Jaranwala:
In the midst of provincial legislation aimed at providing free education and therapy services to children with autism, especially those with financially challenged backgrounds, a center at Red Crescent Hospital has been fully operational for this purpose.
The development follows the inauguration of the country’s first public sector’s autism school in Lahore by the Minister of Chief. The center, which was established in Faisalabad last year, is now expanding its selection of services.
The hospital’s medical superintendent Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Randhawa said the center offers support, resources and therapy for people with autism.
He highlighted the lack of attention given to this segment of society in the past and famous the efforts of the district administration for not only to strengthen the center but also to repeat similar facilities in other districts in the division.
Dr. Randhawa referred to estimates from Pakistan Autism Society (PAS) than 350,000 children in the country are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
He said that Children Development Center is dedicated to supporting children with various neuro -development conditions, such as ASD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability (ID), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Development Developments.
According to Dr. Randhawa delivers the center therapy sessions in a supportive framework focusing on behavioral improvements and skills development to promote independence among children. He said the team includes professionals trained in therapy and advice designing therapy plans tailored to each child’s condition.
He revealed that the center has registered more than 200 children, with the number increasing steadily. He said that more than 100 children have shown significant progress and now only participate in follow -up sessions instead of daily therapy. He emphasized that the results suggest that the therapy provides measurable improvements in communication, social behavior, physical coordination and other daily living skills. Families, he added, reports a growing sense of hope as they witness their children’s ongoing progress.
Deputy Commissioner Nadeen Nasir said during a visit to the facility that the goal behind the establishment of the Autism Center is to support children with developmental disorders so that they can reach their full potential. He added that the administration plans to expand the scope of services, introduce more therapy options and expand outreach to more children in the region.
The district administration also prepares attention campaigns and educational programs for parents, teachers and carers to create a more inclusive environment. An interactive session with parents was held on the occasion.
A mother, Farzana Ahmad, said her son was born five years ago and showed signs of suffering that confused the family. After learning about the center from a neighbor, she brought her son to registration.
