The Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish three autism centers in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam at a total cost of SR900 million.

Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah recently told local media that centers are also being opened for behavior disorders and said that specialists would regularly visit these centers.

“The phases in which these centers will be set up are currently being planned. We are in the process of finding land for these projects in coordination with regional authorities,” said Al-Rabeeah.

He said that 20 clinics are available to serve children and facilitate appointments.

The Health Ministry, which is represented in the National Program for Growth and Behavior Disorders, recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Charitable Society for Autism Families.

The ministry said that the agreement aims at providing the ministry’s support for the activities and programs carried out by the Charitable Society for Autism Families in the form of expertise and resources, as well as liaising with the society in establishing several training courses and workshops.