The Engineering and Technical Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is accelerating construction work on an autism center in Babylon Province, with the aim of completing the project in accordance with the highest international technical and engineering standards. The initiative reflects the Shrine’s commitment to developing specialized humanitarian, therapeutic, and rehabilitative facilities.

In a statement obtained by the Shrine’s official website, the department confirmed that construction is progressing to ensure the project meets the required technical and engineering specifications.

The center covers an area of 12,000 square meters and comprises five floors and a basement. It has been designed in accordance with international standards, taking into account the psychological and therapeutic needs of individuals with autism and providing an integrated environment for treatment and rehabilitation.

The facility will include specialized departments for cochlear implants and autism care, hydrotherapy halls, individual treatment rooms, and laboratories, all equipped with modern technologies and advanced therapeutic equipment.

Once completed, the center will provide specialized therapeutic and rehabilitative services to children across Babylon Province, helping support their development and enhance their abilities. The project forms part of a broader vision to establish an integrated environment for the care, education, and development of children with autism, ensuring access to high-quality services in line with the latest international standards.