On a similar note, Doha Mums is reaching out to the community of parents who have kids with special needs - dyslexia, Downs Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, oral dyspraxia and whatever else - with a new support group, called Out of Sync.

We're just getting started, but we're looking for both the parents of these kids and professionals who serve them. We will have informal get-togethers where parents can offer support and exchange info on those hard-to-find resources; we'll also invite speakers on topics such as speech & language delays, early signs of autism and how to advocate for your child.

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