Autism support initiatives launched in Agrigento and Pollena Trocchia

In Italy, new initiatives are being introduced to support individuals with autism and neurodivergence. In Agrigento, Sicily, the ‘Un Centro per tutti’ event is scheduled for November 8 at the Città dei Templi shopping center. The event, a collaboration between the shopping center and the ‘Neurodivertente’ project, aims to provide information and support to families. It will feature the distribution of a free guide on autism and the inauguration of the ‘Sportello Ascolto Autismo’, a dedicated help desk where specialists can answer questions from the public.

In Pollena Trocchia, Naples, renovation work has begun at the former ‘Musci’ school complex to transform the building into a specialized health facility. Managed by Asl Napoli 3 Sud, the center will focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism spectrum disorders. The project repurposes a decommissioned school building to increase the availability of local public health services.