Sanad Village: inside the Dubai centre helping children with autism transition into the working world

  • Date: 04-May-2021
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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Sanad Village: inside the Dubai centre helping children with autism transition into the working world

Omar Al Suwaidan, 17, dreams of one day getting a job so he can help support his family.

Diagnosed with autism at a young age, he is one of 90 pupils and students enrolled at Sanad Village in Dubailand.

The residential complex, which opened a year ago, is helping equip young people with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy with the skills they need to transition into the world of work.