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Autism 'taboo' in Egypt

In Egypt, lack of awareness, fear and ignorance have pushed autism into the shadows, CNN reports.

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In Egypt, lack of awareness, fear and ignorance have pushed autism into the shadows.

Dr.Dahlia Soliman, an educational psychologist, who founded the Egyptian Autistic Society says her innovative facilities give children a better life chance to develop their social and educational skills.

Autism is a severe brain disorder that impairs a person's ability to communicate and maintain social relations.

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The United Nations desginates April 2 every year as World Autism Awareness Day.


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