The president of Chega Madeira, Hugo Nunes, warned yesterday about the great shortage of specialized technicians in autism support in the Region. During a visit to the Association 'Os Grandes Azuis', which supports people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families, Hugo Nunes acknowledged this significant gap in support services.
The Association 'Os Grandes Azuis' is an institution dedicated to the follow-up of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, being one of the entities that directly faces difficulties in providing this type of specialized support.
During the visit, the operational bottleneck that institutions face regarding the hiring of qualified professionals was discussed. This difficulty in attracting specialized technicians represents a significant challenge for organizations that provide support to people with ASD.
The issue of retaining these professionals in the institutions was also highlighted as part of the problem, suggesting that the difficulties go beyond simple hiring, also encompassing the permanence of these specialized technicians in the sector.
