Sukhbir Singh delights Autism Children

Bollywood Bhangra singer Sukhbir Singh delighted children and staff at the Dubai Autism Centre during a visit to help raise awareness about the work done there.

Singh has also agreed to perform at a gala dinner in aid of the center next month and was delighted by the chance to meet the staff and children.

“I didn’t know much about autism before I was asked to take part, so I did some research and was delighted … I jumped at the chance to help in any way I could.” – said Singh “It’s also vitally important that society in general learns more about autism and becomes understanding of children with the condition.”

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behavior. Its scope includes Asperger syndrome and childhood autism. Sufferers can have problems understanding and being aware of other people’s emotions and it is often characterized with repetitive thoughts and physical behaviors.

Dubai Autism Centre was established in 2001 by the late ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The center currently has 65 members of staff looking after 52 students aged between three to 17 but there is a waiting list of about 280 children.