Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghaban, and within the cultural and scientific program for the second semester, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit in the Department of Chemical Engineering organized a scientific lecture entitled (Autism between social stigma and deprivation) on Thursday, 3/14/2024.

The lecture was delivered by teacher Nagham Saadoun Rahima from the College of Arts, Al-Mustansiriya University. During which I presented a detailed presentation on autism spectrum disorder, which is a neurological disorder that affects communication and social interaction skills and is characterized by repetitive stereotypical behavior. There are many causes, including genetic causes and environmental factors that increase the possibility of a child developing autism.

In addition to discussing the most important causes and factors that increase the probability of infection, and the best treatment methods.

At the conclusion of the lecture, the Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Professor Dr. Khaled Ajami Sukkar, presented a certificate of appreciation to the lecturer in appreciation and appreciation for his efforts in delivering the lecture.