Services and Programs
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Qatar Career Development Center
Workforce Integration Program for People with Disabilities
A practice-based training program delivered by QCDC and the Ministry of Social Development, preparing secondary school graduates with disabilities for employment and successful workforce integration.
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Disability Services
Texas A&M University at Qatar provides counseling and academic accommodation services for students with disabilities, including those with autism, in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University – Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
Autism-I-Track
An innovative eye-tracking technology developed by HBKU and QBRI for early autism detection in Arabic-speaking children aged 3 to 15. It analyzes gaze patterns to assess autism risk with over 87% reported accuracy.
Sidra Medicine
Adolescent Medicine: Specialized Healthcare for Young People
Sidra Medicine provides specialized healthcare for young people aged 12 to 18 in a safe and confidential environment, addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral health concerns with evidence-based, individualized support.
Pre-University Education
Community Trainings
A two-day training program offering a comprehensive understanding of autism and practical support strategies based on the SPELL framework.
Qatar Career Development Center
Career Readiness Program
A career readiness program at Awsaj Academy supporting secondary students aged 15 to 18 with mild to moderate learning difficulties. It builds the skills and confidence needed for life after school, including employment pathways.
Qatar Career Development Center
EmpowerAbility Program
QCDC's inclusive career development program for young people with disabilities aged 17 to 30. It builds practical skills, confidence, and independence through real-life experiences that prepare participants for education and employment.
Qatar Career Development Center
WeGrow Program
A collaborative program between Qatar Career Development Center and Renad Academy to strengthen career readiness for middle school students with learning difficulties, particularly those with autism.
Education City Campus
Qatar for All: Your Accessibility Guide
An interactive accessibility guide developed by QF for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, offering practical insights for residents and visitors of all abilities. Available in multiple formats, including braille and text-only versions.
Pre-University Education
Ability Friendly Program
Launched in 2018 and now fully embedded in QF's services, this program offers inclusive sports and developmental activities for individuals with disabilities aged 5 to 40 through tailored sessions.
Pre-University Education
Empower Program
A specialized learning pathway at Awsaj Academy for students with severe learning difficulties, including autism. It offers a modified curriculum, individual education plans, and integrated therapy leading to the SEN Certificate.
Pre-University Education
EarlyBird – Parent Centered Training Program
A three-month program supporting parents and caregivers of young children with autism during the period between diagnosis and school placement. It combines structured training with individual coaching sessions.
Pre-University Education
Teen Life
A six-session course supporting parents and caregivers of teenagers aged 10 to 16 on the autism spectrum. Topics include understanding autism in adolescence, self-esteem, and social development.
Pre-University Education
Cultural Heritage Learning Program
An inclusive learning program at Renad Academy open to students of all abilities. It promotes local culture and values through experiential, integrated learning activities and school events.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Accessible by Design: Building a Legacy of Inclusion
A WISH report presenting policy recommendations to sustain the momentum for accessibility following FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, ensuring it remains a national priority in line with Qatar Vision 2030.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Autism: A Global Framework for Action
A WISH report highlighting significant gaps in the evidence base for autism interventions and epidemiological research. It addresses challenges faced by families and calls for a coordinated global framework for action.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Effects of COVID-19 on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar
A WISH report developed with QBRI in response to COVID-19, assessing the immediate needs of families of children with autism in Qatar and providing practical educational tools and guidance to support them.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Making Sports Accessible for All: The Time to Act Is Now
A WISH 2022 report providing an overview of inclusivity challenges in sport and exploring practical solutions. It highlights barriers faced by people with disabilities and calls for coordinated action to make sport accessible for all.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Meeting the Needs of Autistic Adults in Qatar: Stakeholder Perspectives on Gaps in Services and Priorities for Future Programming
A WISH report examining the experiences of autistic adults transitioning to adulthood in Qatar. Developed with clinical researchers, it gathers stakeholder perspectives on service gaps and priorities for future programming.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: The Ability Friendly Program: Advancing Inclusion Through Adaptive Sports
A WISH report highlighting key lessons from QF's Ability Friendly Program, which offers inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities through adaptive sports and developmental activities.
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Report: Action Plan for an Inclusive Education Policy for the State of Qatar
Published by WISE in 2024, this report reviews Qatar's progress in advancing disability rights and inclusive education. It analyzes legal frameworks and provides a practical action plan for implementing inclusive education policy.
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Report: Inclusive Quality Education for Children with Disabilities
A WISE report examining international trends in inclusive education for children with disabilities. It draws on current knowledge to analyze gaps and offer insights toward achieving quality education for all learners.
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Report: Meeting the Needs of Pupils with Autism in Qatar
A 2017 WISE report supporting the Qatar National Autism Plan, examining Qatar's progress in advancing inclusive education for students with autism and exploring ways to strengthen educational responses.
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
Report: Revisiting Equity: COVID-19 and Education of Children with Disabilities
A WISE report examining the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 school closures on children with disabilities. Conducted in 2021, it highlights disruptions to learning and offers recommendations to address educational gaps.
Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar
Disability and Accommodation Services
Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar's Division of Student Affairs provides comprehensive support services and academic accommodations for all students, including those with autism.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar
Personal Development and Counseling
VCUarts Qatar provides comprehensive support services and academic accommodations for all students, including those with autism, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Sidra Medicine
Autism-Friendly Hospital Initiative
A pioneering pilot program at Sidra Medicine ensuring children with autism receive supportive, compassionate care during hospital visits. It incorporates sensory-aware environments and staff training based on the best international practices.
Sidra Medicine
Developmental Pediatrics: Expert Care for Developmental and Behavioral Health
Sidra Medicine's Developmental Pediatrics service provides comprehensive assessments and support for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and learning difficulties.
Sidra Medicine
Mental Health Emergencies
Sidra Medicine's CAMHS provides emergency mental health care for children and adolescents in crisis situations, including suicidal thoughts, severe aggression, and acute psychiatric emergencies.
Sidra Medicine
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Sidra Medicine provides compassionate, confidential mental health care for children and adolescents aged 5 to 18. A multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive assessments, therapy, and medication management for young people and their families.
Sidra Medicine
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Outpatient Clinic
Sidra Medicine's CAMHS Outpatient Clinic provides mental health services for children and families, including parent education, individual psychotherapy, medication management, and developmental assessments and screenings.
Sidra Medicine
Parental Psychological Counseling
Sidra Medicine offers individual psychological counseling sessions for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Led by a clinical psychologist, sessions support families in understanding their child's development and managing stress.
Sidra Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Sidra Medicine offers occupational therapy for children with disabilities aged 4 to 12, focusing on daily living skills and sensory integration. Support areas include self-care, play skills, and academic tasks.
Sidra Medicine
Blood Tests
Sidra Medicine offers laboratory blood testing services with specific applications for individuals with autism at both pre-diagnostic and post-diagnostic stages, tailored to individual clinical needs.
Sidra Medicine
Speech and Language Therapy
Sidra Medicine's speech and language therapy program enhances communication, interaction, and play skills for children aged 4 to 12. It also equips parents with evidence-based strategies to support language development at home.
Sidra Medicine
Autism-Friendly Hospital Initiative - Parent Education Group
A parent support group under Sidra Medicine's Autism-Friendly Hospital Initiative, providing resources, guidance, and education to help families navigate child development, family wellbeing, and available support services.
Sidra Medicine
The BARAKA Study
The BARAKA Study is the first and largest autism research initiative in the Middle East, inviting families to contribute to a national resource advancing knowledge of autism in Qatar. It seeks to support personalized treatment and care.
Sidra Medicine
Digital Biomarkers Study
A research initiative at Sidra Medicine focused on identifying digital biomarkers to enhance the accuracy of early autism diagnosis. It leverages advanced technologies as part of precision medicine efforts.
Qatar National Library
Community Programs
Qatar National Library delivers a range of inclusive community programs supporting individuals with autism and their families, developed in close collaboration with specialized schools and centers.
Qatar National Library
QNL Sensory Room
The Sensory Room at Qatar National Library offers a safe, calming environment for children and adults with disabilities. Designed with sensory-aware features, it supports individuals with learning differences and sensory sensitivities.
Qatar National Library
Volunteer at the Library
Qatar National Library offers inclusive volunteering opportunities for students with disabilities aged 14 to 18, including those with autism from Renad and Awsaj academies. It builds professional skills, confidence, and real-world experience.
Pre-University Education
EDI E-Learning Hub
The Education Development Institute's E-Learning Hub equips K-12 educators in Qatar and beyond with practical tools and professional development resources, including support strategies for students with autism and special educational needs.
Pre-University Education
Awsaj Academy
Awsaj Academy is a special education school for students aged 3 to 18 with moderate to severe learning disabilities, including autism. It delivers a modified thematic curriculum integrated with therapy and life skills development.
Pre-University Education
Qader Award
A financial support award enabling students with disabilities to participate in QF's Ability Friendly Program by reducing economic barriers to inclusive sports and developmental activities.
Pre-University Education
SANAD Student Support Team
The SANAD Student Support Team operates within mainstream QF schools, providing tiered support for students, including those with autism transitioning from specialized settings, in collaboration with The Learning Center.
Pre-University Education
Renad Academy
Qatar's first school dedicated exclusively to children with autism, established by QF in 2016. Renad Academy offers specialist, evidence-based education and is the country's leading provider in this field.
Pre-University Education
Rifd Parent Training Program
A free training program equipping parents of children with learning difficulties with practical tools and strategies to support their children's development. Sessions are available in-person and online, tailored to family needs.
Pre-University Education
Special Schools and SEN Services
A QF department overseeing specialized schools, including Awsaj Academy, Renad Academy, and Warif Academy, alongside a range of complementary SEN services for children with learning differences and disabilities.
Pre-University Education
DARB Outreach Center
DARB Outreach Center, under QF's Learning Center, provides specialized educational evaluations and therapeutic services for children and adolescents aged 3 to 25, serving both QF school students and the wider community.
Pre-University Education
The Learning Center
The Learning Center provides specialized evaluations, therapies, and interventions for QF school students aged 3 to 21. It addresses learning, social, emotional, and developmental challenges and offers family support services.
Pre-University Education
Warif Academy
Established in 2025, Warif Academy is Qatar's first school dedicated to students with profound and multiple learning disabilities. It offers individualized curricula and life skills support in a specialized educational environment.
Northwestern University in Qatar
AccessibleNU -Q
Northwestern University in Qatar provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities, including autism, through its AccessibleNU-Q unit. The unit coordinates individualized support and fosters equitable learning environments.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University – Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
Prevalence and Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar: A National Study
A national study screening 62,011 students across 93 schools to estimate autism prevalence in Qatar. Published in 2019, it provides foundational data to inform future research, policy planning, and service development.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University – College of Science and Engineering
A-Sense Center of Excellence
The first center of its kind in the region, hosted by HBKU, integrating AI and sensing technologies to advance autism research. Focus areas include early detection, personalized interventions, and training future leaders through research programs.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Report: Accessibility Strategy for Qatar
A report by HBKU calling on Qatar to advance social inclusion and accessibility. It defines key concepts, highlights QF's leadership, and offers recommendations spanning education, policy, and research to create more inclusive environments.
Georgetown University in Qatar
Accessibility and Accommodation
Georgetown University in Qatar provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities, including autism. Students submit documentation for assessment and are referred to the Office of Academic Success for tailored support.
Education City Campus
Education City Buildings
Buildings across Education City are designed to accessibility standards, featuring clear signage, sensory rooms, and trained staff. They provide welcoming environments for individuals with autism and diverse disabilities.
Education City Campus
Education City Stadium
Education City Stadium offers inclusive facilities for all attendees, including sensory rooms, accessible seating, designated parking, and wheelchair-friendly spaces. Accessibility details are shared on the stadium's event pages.
Doha International Family Institute
Report: The Wellbeing of Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar
A DIFI report examining challenges faced by families of children with autism in Qatar. It highlights service gaps, social stigma, and financial pressures, and offers recommendations to improve diagnostics, therapy access, and family support.
Doha International Family Institute
Emotional Regulation Cards Initiative
A collaborative initiative by DIFI and Renad Academy providing colorful play cards to help children recognize and express emotions. Grounded in evidence-informed approaches, the cards are designed for diverse abilities and settings.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Office of Disability Resources
CMU-Q's dedicated office provides academic accommodations and individualized support services for students with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. Students benefit from the same comprehensive disability support framework as the main Pittsburgh campus.
Al Shaqab
Children's Summer Autism Program
A seasonal summer program at Al Shaqab for school-aged children with autism, combining therapeutic riding and stable management to build confidence and support developmental goals.
Al Shaqab
Equine Assisted Therapy
An 8-week therapeutic riding program at Al Shaqab for children with autism aged 3 to 12. Participants work with horses through riding and stable activities to enhance communication, motor skills, and social interaction.