Labour Ministry to support training of autism specialists

AMMAN — Labour Minister Nidal Katamine on Tuesday discussed organising training programmes for graduates who majored in special education and psychiatry for children with CEO of Autism MENA (AMENA) Foundation Jemman Ammary, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The foundation specialises in taking care of children with autism. Katamine said that there are many people applying at the Civil Service Bureau, whose job is to take care of children with special needs, adding that they should be trained to serve the needs of that segment of the society.

Katamine also said his ministry is willing to offer support to train Jordanians in the field through funds and the concerned institutions. Ammary thanked the ministry for supporting the foundation and its programmes and initiatives.