Parents, experts discuss challenges with autism at panel discussion

Doha, Qatar: Hear My Voice by Step by Step in collaboration with Double Tree by Hilton, Al Sadd, was an exclusive and one of kind event that priorit...

Doha, Qatar: “Hear My Voice” by Step by Step in collaboration with Double Tree by Hilton, Al Sadd,  was an exclusive and one of kind event that prioritised the voices and opinions of parents who are the centrifugal force in a child’s journey with autism. 

The event focused on autism awareness, understanding, and support. It aimed to empower attendees through knowledge sharing and engagement with specialists.

Throughout the event, parents and caretakers were encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and share experiences to foster meaningful connections and act as catalysts for change, ensuring comprehensive support and answers are provided.

We were joined by a panel of expert speakers each one bringing their expertise and valuable insights to the discussion. Keeping in mind that it was a parent driven occasion, all the panellists answered to the questions put forth to them.

Leyla Mroueh work as the Public Affairs Manager for Sasol, she leads Accessible Qatar and actively promotes neurodiversity as an asset, “it is a Superpower” she said, which is crucial for the future's job market, as predicted by data scientists. Leyla stressed on the neurodiverse individuals' unique insights and minds that cannot be replicated by AI technologies.