On the 2nd of April, in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day which coincides with International Children’s Book Day, we had a surprise visit from our friends at Qatar Children’s Museum.  Our QCM friends came to conduct a read-aloud session, a book making activity and a number of other fun and interactive things that we did with our kids in EI during our Afternoon Circle time. The kids went home giddy and excited with their handmade book and a copy of  “What’s in the Sand?” as a memento. 

• QBRI Autism Symposium on April 30/May 1 at QNCC. Clinical Program Lead, Kamila Janik, presented on "Multidisciplinary Services within the ABA Paradigm".
• CDC was honored to have an exclusive opportunity to collaborate with Qatar’s National Airline, QatarAirways (QA) as they celebrate Autism Awareness Month with our Early Intervention Program. QA Brand Ambassadors were on site on April 17, 2017 where they ran some fun activities, gave out goodies and engaged with the children, our staff and our parents.
• On Feb. 25, 2017 we successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Autism Training and Outreach Symposium at the Qatar National Convention Center with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Vincent Carbone.
• On Nov. 28/29 2016 we were a partner organization for the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 
• On Nov. 22, 2016 we attended the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Accessibility Forum 
• In Nov. 2016 we participated in Stars of Science - Season 8 as Customer Validation experts. 
• On Oct. 15th, 2016 we hosted community members for our annual Open House event. 

Turner and Townsend, an international professional services company from the UK, helped us build a Sensory Garden as part of their community outreach! Sensory gardens provide a fantastic opportunity for children to experience nature first-hand. We are extremely grateful to the volunteers for their time and donation in helping us to assemble various beds, where we hope to grow flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. 

"Together: We Are Creative": in March 2016, CDC participated in the Best Buddies-Qatar series of creative workshops that include: Boccia Sport, Healthy Diet Activities, Healthy Teeth: Visiting the Dentist, and "It's My Right" Art Workshop.

These workshops were for our Early Intervention Program class students. 

CDC welcomed members of the community including educational professionals, counselors, and parents to learn about the breadth of our services. Every department shared innovations in therapy and samples of treatment strategies. 

Child Development Center celebrated a successful year of service at an Open House event on April 16, 2015. April is International Autism Awareness month and we proudly participate in the Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue initiative. We are grateful to our two corporate sponsorsL UBER and Jotun Paints. UBER pledged $1 for every ride taken in Doha on April 2. Jotun provided a generous donation for children requiring financial assistance as well as a craft for the Open House.