Center for Autism Research

Diagnosis & Consultations

The Centre for Autism Research aspires to be a reference source in all aspects of screening and diagnosis of Autism through: Doing various translation of validated screening and diagnostic tools and making them readily available and applicable to society. As well as, building the local capacity to carry out diagnosis and disseminating the related knowledge.

Research & Translation

CFAR researchers, in collaboration with scientists and physicians at KFSH&RC, as well as local and international experts, conduct advanced research that aims to help uncover the mysteries of Autism, discover early diagnostic methods, and collect accurate data pertaining to its prevalence and progression locally and regionally.

Training & Development

CFAR organizes yearly workshops to train both families and specialists, to increase their awareness regarding ASD and for best evidence-based practices to improve children of Autism lives. To achieve these objectives, CFAR attracts autism specialists from various countries, carries out visits to schools and centers, participates in local and international conferences, and establishes booths in malls to raise public awareness.

Community Awareness

CFAR seeks to raise community awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder «ASD» and serve it through educating and guiding the families of individuals’ with ASD

Upcoming \ Current Events

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25

Jan

Global Technology 21st Century Tools for Special Education Workshop

Announced: Tue, Dec 25, 2018

Center for Autism Research invites you to attend "Global Technology 21st Century Tools for Special Education Workshop Series" that will be ...

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Tue

05

Feb

The Clinical Skills Workshops series (Module1): Introduction to

Announced: Tue, Dec 25, 2018

The Clinical Skills Workshops for Psychologists are a series (4 modules) of practical and theoretical presentations, lectures and hands-on workshops designed ...

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Thu

14

Feb

GCC Autism Inclusion Conference 2019

Announced: Tue, Dec 25, 2018

Center for Autism Research, would like to invite you to The GCC Autism Inclusion Conference 2019, organized by Maharat Learning Center ...

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Thu

14

Mar

Intellectual Disabilities Conference 2019

Announced: Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Welcome to the Intellectual Disabilities Conference 2019. According to the World Health Organization Intellectual Disabilities means a significantly reduced ability to ...

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Fri

15

Mar

ADOS 2 Training

Announced: Wed, Dec 26, 2018

Center for Autism Research would like to invite you to attend the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Version 2 Training Course, organized ...

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Centre For Autism Research (CFAR)

The centre for Autism Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) was established through a generous grant from the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) in 2010, aiming to create a centre of excellence in autism research, specialized in translating and adapting the latest evidence-based diagnostic and interventional methods. In addition, to carry out advanced research to gain an accurate and more in-depth understanding of the causes of autism to discover Read more »

“ If They Can`t Learn the Way We Teach, We`ll Teach the Way They Learn ”
Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas

Volunteering Opportunities:

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