On Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, 2025, the *First Scientific Autism Forum* , titled "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Between Diagnosis and Rehabilitation," was held under the slogan "Together for a Better Future." The event took place at the Scouts Headquarters in Gharyan.

The forum was supervised and organized by Professor Asma Mahmoud Ashour, faculty member at the College of Education, Gharyan University, and Director of Bayt Al-Mahabba Center for Child Care – Gharyan. It was held in collaboration with the *Office for Persons with Disabilities – Gharyan* and coordinated with Gharyan University, represented by the *Human Resource Development Office* and the Administrative Affairs Office .

The event was attended by the Director of the Department of Education and Integration of Special Categories from the Ministry of Education, as well as representatives from:

- The Zakra Association for Children with Special Needs – Sabha 

- Special Category Integration Offices (Sabha, Sabratha, Ubari, Benghazi) 

- Adam Autism Association – Tunisia 

- Al-Khayal Autism Center – Zawiya 

- Tripoli Autism Center 

Additionally, the forum featured contributions from experts and trainers, including Professor Ramadan Pascal and international trainer Dr. Mohammed Al-Jiddi, along with representatives from Sorman First Radio.