Preparations for the construction of a state-of-the-art school catering to children with autism disorder in Lahore have been completed.
The Department of Special Education has forwarded the Project Concept-1 (PC1) of the initiative to the Provincial Development Board for approval. The proposed school project is estimated to cost approximately Rs673.5 million and will be located on a 26 kanal 10 marla land in the Township area.
According to the Pakistan Autism Society, there are approximately 350,000 children suffering from autism disorder in Pakistan, with 2.7 million individuals under the age of 18 affected globally, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The upcoming autism school in Lahore aims to accommodate the needs of 200 children, providing them with specialized care and support tailored to their unique requirements.
With an estimated expenditure of more than Rs39,000 per month on the education of each child, the initiative underscores the government's commitment to ensuring inclusive education for individuals with autism.
