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Morocco launches Covid-19 support service for people with autism

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The Morocco government announced a new coronavirus support service for people with autism. The service specializes in communication, active listening, and personal and academic orientation.

Morocco’s Ministry of Solidarity, Social Development, Equality, and Family (MSDEF)has announced the support service on April 3.

Experts in education will support people with autism during the novel coronavirus crisis. The service also provides support for families with children who have autism.

The service will orient and advise families about autism psychological health.

The service will receive and answer questions from individuals with autism and their families on an established call line. MSDEF provided the service’s phone numbers on www.social.gov.ma, under the section “People With Disabilities.”

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