According to the Minister of Health, Alexandru Gasnaș, the project is already at an advanced stage. The building in which the centre will be housed has been identified and the architect appointed. Furthermore, the building survey, soil analysis, topographical surveys and the design concept have all been finalised.
“For a family raising a child with autism spectrum disorder, the journey from the first signs to a diagnosis and appropriate interventions is too long and difficult. Diagnosis sometimes comes too late, specialist services are insufficient, and therapies can be unaffordable for many families. That is why, today, we are working to establish the Republican Reference Centre for children with autism spectrum disorders,” said the minister.
The centre will offer services in clinical psychology, paediatric neurology, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The aim is for the child’s assessment, diagnosis and necessary interventions to be carried out in a coordinated manner by a multidisciplinary team.
The new centre will also provide counselling and support for parents, so that families can access the necessary services and specialists in one place.
According to estimates, autism spectrum disorders affect one in every 100–150 children in the Republic of Moldova. However, many children are only diagnosed after they start school, by which time much of the most critical window for early intervention has already been missed.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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