Qatari Premier and Minister of Interior Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani launched the National Autism Plan 2017-2021 during a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel.
According to QNA, the plan aims to improve the lives of people and families of people with autism, which has become widespread locally and globally.
The disease continues throughout life and affects the way autistic people interact with others and the surrounding environment.
The growing number of autistic people and the increasing demand for available services in Qatar stresses the need for the national plan, which helps in developing adequate general and professional support for autistic people.