(MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Saraya Bandar Jissah Muscat's newest Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) has supported an initiative to help raise awareness of autism in the sultanate.
The Charity Golf Day brought together 24 groups from within Muscat's business sector to raise funds and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Held at Almouj Golf the Charity Golf Day raised a total of RO20136 to assist the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities to provide resources and training and create international relationships with leading autism treatment facilities around the world for Oman-based therapists.
Melodi Marx marketing and branding manager at Saraya Bandar Jissah said 'The Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities aims to increase the understanding of autism in Oman. Coming together to support this truly noble cause will not only widen awareness of autism but assist the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities to provide adequate training to teachers on autism detection. People are now beginning to recognise different types of developmental conditions and early diagnosis and intervention is the key.'
Steve Johnson course superintendent at Almouj Golf set the ball rolling on this initiative shortly after his son was diagnosed with the developmental disorder which affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. It is estimated that autism affects one in 100 children in Oman.
Johnson said 'We have successfully made efforts to raise autism awareness on a local and national level for organisations such as the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities. Golf is a great platform to spread awareness about the disorder and I appreciate Saraya Bandar Jissah's close support.' The event kicked off with 24 teams of three players each. The game was played over 18 holes on the championship course at Almouj Golf as a four ball match format.
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Saraya Bandar Jissah supports autism fundraising golf event