SHEIN CONTINUES SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, BRINGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO JEDDAH WITH MAHARAT LEARNING CENTER

·       Specialized support program empowers parents to become effective advocates for children with autism spectrum disorder
·       Sessions will run until Thursday, 15 September in Jeddah and accessible online on SHEIN’s Instagram channel
·       Saudi Arabia program follows the success of inaugural sessions held in UAE, as part of SHEIN’s ongoing CSR initiatives under the umbrella of “Powered by Love”
 
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; gulftech : SHEIN, a global online retailer of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products, has partnered with Maharat Learning Center, the region’s leading institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, for a specialized support program for parents with children facing autism spectrum disorder. The free-to-attend, three-day hybrid event commenced yesterday at Habitat Hotel All Suites, Jeddah, welcoming more than 300 participants who joined in-person and online to benefit from inclusive training, educational resources, and support services to build their knowledge and confidence in raising a loved one with autism.
 
The sessions will run until Thursday, 15 September from 5:00pm to 9:00pm KSA time, and will also be accessible online via SHEIN’s Instagram channel.
 
The Saudi Arabia chapter of the program follows the success of inaugural sessions held in UAE last month, as part of SHEIN’s ongoing CSR initiatives under the umbrella of “Powered by Love”.
 
Experts will continue to offer guidance on how to effectively contribute to children’s overall development by fostering social, adaptive, and academic skills. Topics range from language development and growth, understanding the function of existing behaviors, and proven methods to foster integration with peers. Industry professionals will also explore analytical behavior therapy strategies to enhance care and support, while stimulating independence and enhancing children’s intellectual abilities.
 
According to the World Population Review, 1 in 99 people in Saudi Arabia have autism, with rates above 100 per 10,000. Awareness, education, and early intervention services are key to improving the lives of the affected children and their families, and this is a shared vision that unites SHEIN and the Maharat Learning Center.
 
Maharat Learning Centre was established in 2007 as an inclusive educational institute where young people with special needs can acquire the skills required to make their way in the world. It covers the full spectrum of learning and support for children and young adults with a variety of learning and special educational needs, with branches across Saudi Arabia and UAE. It is the region’s first center to offer such courses in both Arabic and English, including one-to-one sessions backed by inclusion support services and shadow teaching.