Nuevo León Inaugurates Center for Autism and Neurodiversity Diagnosis

Nuevo León, Mexico, has inaugurated the Centro Estatal para la Atención de las Personas en Condición del Espectro Autista y otras Condiciones de la Neurodiversidad (Centro TEA+). This specialized facility aims to provide evaluations and diagnoses for autism and other neurodiversity conditions, while also strengthening staff training.

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We are guaranteeing inclusive education for neurodivergence with the new law. That did not exist in Nuevo León. We knew, we had heard before of cases of some wealthy family that said, well, I have no problems because I bring a shadow teacher or I pay extra in a private school for my son with autism. That was the reality. That is the reality. Now we set the challenge to say, no, whatever it costs, because they are residents of Nuevo León.

Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, alongside Mariana Rodríguez Cantú, head of Amar a Nuevo León, cut the ribbon for the new center. Governor García stated that the state government has committed to supporting all individuals with neurodivergencies, particularly the most vulnerable. "We are guaranteeing inclusive education for neurodivergence with the new law. That did not exist in Nuevo León," he remarked, contrasting it with the past where only affluent families could afford specialized support.

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Today we take a historic step because we are inaugurating the Centro TEA +, a center where diagnosis is free, precise, and timely for all ages without exception. For people with autism, with ADHD, dyslexia, learning disorders, or any other neurodiversity condition.

Mariana Rodríguez highlighted that the Centro TEA+ offers free, precise, and timely diagnoses for individuals of all ages with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disorders. "Here, not only will diagnoses be made, but families will also receive guidance, and a specialized team will welcome each person with respect, empathy, and dignity," she said.

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Here, not only will diagnoses be made, but families will also receive guidance, and a specialized team will welcome each person with respect, empathy, and dignity.

In parallel, the state government is constructing the CITEA, the Center for Intervention for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This facility will offer comprehensive support beyond diagnosis, including free therapy, medical services, educational support through the first public school of its kind, and other tools like cinema and hairdressing services. Governor García stressed that neurodivergent individuals are not alone and that the government is dedicated to their well-being and rights.

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To all neurodiverse people I want to tell you, you are not alone. And while I am here