- by croatiaweek
- April 3, 2026
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(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
ZAGREB, 3 April (Hina) – A new autism centre in Zagreb’s Maksimir district is due to open in the autumn, the city said on Friday, providing social services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Reconstruction work began in September, with the project valued at €1.85 million.
From the autumn, the centre is expected to offer early developmental and psychosocial support for 40 children and young people, as well as day care for 30 adults.
Deputy Mayor Danijela Dolenec visited the site on Friday, saying the city was expanding support services and improving access for people with autism through investment in infrastructure, staffing and professional training.
The city is also working to license facilities providing social services to ensure they meet required standards, she added.
Dolenec said a building permit is being processed for a separate 40-million-euro autism centre in Oporovec, which will include 48 educational units and three pre-school groups.
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
A co-financing agreement under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan is due to be discussed at the next city assembly session.
Zagreb has also invested in other autism service providers in recent years and is developing digital tools to support mental health.
