From First Contact to Ongoing Support
The Family Health Unit provides comprehensive support for families of individuals with autism, helping to reduce stress and depression while empowering families to improve their quality of life. By assessing family needs and delivering tailored solutions, this unit has become one of the key pillars of the Association’s services, includes:
From Diagnosis to Empowerment for Individuals with Autism and Their Families
The Autism Academy is the educational, rehabilitation, and research branch of the Iran Autism Association. Its primary focus is on delivering evidence-based educational services for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), approved by the Association’s Scientific Council. Some programs are also developed and implemented under the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO) and in line with international standards. It includes:
From Policy Dialogue to Legal Oversight
The Advocacy Unit works to promote nationwide awareness, champion equal rights, and ensure practical, measurable outcomes. Its mission focuses on protection, reducing inequalities, expanding access, and driving systemic improvements in line with the eight pillars of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Over the past decade, this unit has contributed to drafting national policy frameworks, reforming laws and regulations, and monitoring their implementation — all with the aim of safeguarding fundamental rights for individuals with autism and their families, including:
From National Initiatives to Global Recognition
With consultative status at the United Nations (ECOSOC) and experience collaborating with leading international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Iran Autism Association plays an active role in shaping andadvancingglobalinitiativesinthefield ofautism.
The International Affairs Unit fosters partnerships with international institutions and creates opportunities for education, research, and the translation of specialized resources. Its mission is to transfer global knowledge and expertise to Iran while enhancing the country’s visibility and standing within the international community.
From a Distant Dream to an Accessible Reality
The first Comprehensive Autism Center in Iran has been established with the goal of providing all essential services for individuals with autism and their families under one roof — a direct response to the needs of this growing community. The center seeks to streamline therapeutic and support processes, prevent the fragmentation of resources, and serve as a cornerstone in improving the quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum, while facilitating their reintegration into society. Services offered include:
From Ignorance and Judgment to a Platform for Growth and Flourishing
Individuals with autism and their families often face challenges in social life due to society’s limited understanding of the condition. By training businesses and institutions and engaging them in autism awareness, the Iran Autism Association works to facilitate the social inclusion of individuals and families. The aim is to ensure that their presence in society is shaped by understanding, awareness, and acceptance, rather than stigma or judgment.
پرسنل و مدیران آگاه
پرسنل و مدیران آگاه
فضای مناسب، خدمات ویژه
همراهی در آگاهی بخشی، حامی مالی
پرسنل و مدیران آگاه
فضای مناسب، خدمات ویژه
پرسنل و مدیران آگاه
فضای مناسب، خدمات ویژه
همراهی در آگاهی بخشی، حامی مالی
همراه در حرفه آموزی اتیسم
The Iran Autism Association (IAA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization and the only nationally recognized autism association in Iran, officially licensed by both the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Health. With 23 regional offices across the country and consultative status at the United Nations (ECOSOC), the Association serves as a leading voice for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Since its founding, IAA has been committed to delivering comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitation, and support services. Guided by a scientific and community-based approach, the Association works to enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism and to promote greater inclusion and participation in society.
National system for registering and issuing autism identification cards
Iran Autism Association’s Statement on World Autism Awareness Day 2025 In every corner of the world, autistic individuals are shaping the future with their unique perspectives, creativity, and resilience. Yet, too often, their voices are unheard, their rights overlooked, and […]
significant steps in raising awareness, providing support and improving access to key services for people on the autism spectrum. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Association’s activities, achievements and ongoing challenges. Through collaborative initiatives, specialized programs […]
Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and in harmony with the United Nations’ theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”, which emphasizes the full participation of persons with disabilities in […]
with the generous efforts of Iran Autism Association and the excellent leadership of Mr. SeifAllah Samadian, the exhibition “Ham Ghesseh” is held at Khaneh Honarmandan Iran from November 3 to 9, 2024 at 4 pm. “Ham Ghesseh” is a journey […]
On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we are reminded of the urgent need to address the social and institutional ills that perpetuate poverty. This year’s theme is “Ending social and institutional abuse: Acting Together for Just, Peaceful […]
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2024, Iran Autism Association stands in solidarity with girls around the world and celebrates their dreams, resilience and vision for a brighter, more inclusive future. This year’s theme “Girls’ […]
