About A-Sense
The Autism Sensing Center of Excellence (ASC) is a world-class center that aims to contribute to innovative technology enhancement in the field of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment and intervention. The center aims to deliver impactful technologies through multidisciplinary research in computing, medicine, and education to support autistic children and their families.
Projects
Recent News
Dr. Dena Al-Thani participated in the 2nd Science Café Session hosted by Msheireb Museums, and Sidra Champion neurodiversity
A-Sense Center of Excellence Co-founders Participated in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80)
Dr. Marwa Qaraqe Delivers Keynote on AI Applications in Autism Research at International Assistive Technologies Conference
Outreach
A-Sense places strong emphasis on sustained community engagement and outreach as a foundation for impactful, real-world research. By actively engaging with individuals, families, clinicians, and advocacy groups within the autism community, A-Sense builds trust and long-term relationships while gaining direct insight into the most pressing challenges faced on the ground. These insights play a critical role in shaping research priorities, ensuring that developed technologies and solutions are both relevant and responsive to community needs.
To support this, A-Sense has initiated and continues to organize conferences, community workshops, and stakeholder-driven activities that bring together diverse voices. Key stakeholders are actively involved through advisory roles, contributing to research direction, validation, and dissemination. Beyond local engagement, A-Sense is committed to fostering global collaboration through bilateral workshops and international initiatives. In addition, A-Sense actively works with leading global entities, advocacy organizations, and support groups to help inform and shape policies related to autism care, early detection, and technology adoption.
Collectively, these outreach efforts raise public awareness, foster inclusive dialogue, and create a collaborative ecosystem that supports the scalable development and dissemination of impactful autism technologies across regions and communities.