Computer Science Department Students from Cihan University-Erbil Brought Joy to Children at the Emirates Autism Center

As part of positive engagement with the community, the Computer Science Department at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to the Emirates Autism Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The visit involved first- and second-stage students from the mentioned department under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Reem Jafar Ismail.

It was marked as a humanitarian initiative whereby the students prepared and presented gifts to the children in an atmosphere filled with love and joy, which created memorable moments of happiness and meaningful human interaction.

The Emirates Autism Center is a unique center for children aged three to six years and is one of the leading institutions providing free support and specialized care for this group. The center gradually trains children to improve their behaviors, such as sitting calmly and reducing hyperactivity, using a reward-based approach that includes encouragement or gifts, and helping them develop their social and behavioral skills.

The center’s management commended Cihan University-Erbil students for bringing joy and support to the children, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in fostering collaboration and achieving the center’s goals. The visit emphasized the University’s dedication to holistic student development through meaningful community engagement.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Reem Jafar Ismail Reem Jafar Ismail 3 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 80

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