Lecture Hall 5 – AUTISM. CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Day 01

From 08:00 AM 19 April 2025

Hall 5

Registration

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Panel (1)

Supporting Autism Families :Early Intervention , Counseling , and Coping with Stress.

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA

Speaker

Eng. Ahmed Negm

Electrical Engineer and senior executive Director of Strategic and Marketing Sector at a global energy management company, a father of young man with autism.

Speaker

Mrs. Jemman Hussein

Founder and CEO of the Autism MENA Foundation (AMENA), Entrepreneurship program for therapists in the field of autism, Faculty of Special Education, Jordan University

Workshop title:

From Denial to Action: Empowering Families
of Children with Autism.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Mrs. Fatma Hussain

Researcher at Department of Children of Special Needs. Medical Research and Clinical Trials Institute- National Research Center. Consultant of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Lecture title:

SHANK 3 gene: A common Underdiagnosed Highly
Penetrant Monogenic Cause of Autism Affecting Sensory
Processing and Language.

Opening Ceremony

11:00 - 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 -03:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Jennie Telus

Inclusive Education Specialist & Consultant.

Speaker

Dr. Binu George

Consultant Neurodisability Paediatrician (Dual CCST). MBA ( Alliance Manchester Business School).

Speaker

Mrs. Helen Beckley

Physical Activity and Sport Development Community Development.

Workshop title:

Supporting Autistic Individuals in Sports and Fitness:
A Guide for Families and Community Members.

Panel (2)

Eye care : Enhancing the Quality of Services and Training Using CCTV Systems.

Dr. Talaat Al-Wazna

M.Sc. Neurology, Secretary General Academy of Special Education Autism Charity in Saudi Arabia.

03:00 -05:00 PM

Panel

Speaker

Dr. Nader Ghazal

Chairman of the African-Asian Council for AI and Cybersecurity

Speaker

Prof. Abdul Rahim Sabouni

Ex-University President and Building Design Expert.

Speaker

Mrs. Muna Abdul Kareem Abdalla Al Yafaei

General manager of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

Speaker

Mrs. Aysha Saif AL Mansouri

Director of Abu Dhabi Autism Centre.

Speaker

Dr. Afaf Agy

President of the Alliance of Associations Working in the Field of Autism in Morocco, and President of the Samia Al-Omrani Center for Studies and Research in Autism.

Speaker

Mrs. Hind Abdullahi Alian

Expert in the field of rehabilitation services and the rights of persons with disabilities.

Speaker

Dr. Mohammad Yaqub

Associate Professor at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Speaker

Mrs. Jemman Hussein

Founder and CEO of the Autism MENA Foundation (AMENA), Entrepreneurship program for therapists in the field of autism, Faculty of Special Education, Jordan University.

Panel title:

Eye Care: Enhancing the Quality of Services and Training Using CCTV Systems.

Day 01

From 08:00 AM 19 April 2025

Hall 5

Registration

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Panel (1)

Supporting Autism Families :Early Intervention , Counseling , and Coping with Stress.

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Panel

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA

Speaker

Eng. Ahmed Negm

Electrical Engineer and senior executive Director of Strategic and Marketing Sector at a global energy management company, a father of young man with autism.

Speaker

Mrs. Jemman Hussein

Founder and CEO of the Autism MENA Foundation (AMENA), Entrepreneurship program for therapists in the field of autism, Faculty of Special Education, Jordan University

Workshop title:

From Denial to Action: Empowering Families
of Children with Autism.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Mrs. Fatma Hussain

Researcher at Department of Children of Special Needs. Medical Research and Clinical Trials Institute- National Research Center. Consultant of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Lecture title:

SHANK 3 gene: A common Underdiagnosed Highly
Penetrant Monogenic Cause of Autism Affecting Sensory
Processing and Language.

Day 2

From 08:00 AM 20 April 2025

Hall 5

Registration

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Panel (3)

Understanding and Engaging Individuals with Severe Autism.

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

09:00 -11:00 AM

Panel

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA

Speaker

Eng. Ahmed Negm

Highly accomplished and passionate consultant with 16 years of international professional experience in the field of occupational therapy, diversity and disability.

Speaker

Dr. Eman El Sayed

Senior consultant in childhood and adolescent psychiatry, Stockholm, Sweden.

Speaker

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

Ph.D. Special Education Associate Prof. of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Fayoum University, Clinical Consultant at the ADVANCE Center.

Panel Discussion title:

People with Severe-profound Autism Spectrum Disorder and How to Work with Them.

11:00 - 01:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

Workshop title:

Strategies to Deal with Children with Severe Autism
During Adolescence, Especially Sexual Behaviors.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Dr. Asmahan Khalil

Child Psychologist, Behavior Analyst, Assistant Professor.

Workshop title:

Sexual Health Education for People with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disorders
in the Arab World.

Panel (4)

Love, challenge , and Hope : A Family"s Autism story.

Prof. Afaf El-Ansary

Professor of biochemistry, Member of Autism research and treatment Center, King Saud University Scientific consultant of Autism center, Lotus Holistic center, Abu Dhabi, (UAE).

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Mr. Ramiz Saad

A specialist in the analysis of metals and toxins in hair, food, and soil, supervising the ICP-MS Inorganic Laboratory ,Ontario, Canada.

Speaker

Mrs. Fatima Naoot

Author and Writer

Workshop title:

The Story of a Mother and Her Son Diagnosed with Autism
Detoxification of Heavy Metal of an ASD Study Case

Day 3

From 08:00 AM 21 April 2025

Hall 5

Registration

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Panel (5)

Autism Research and medical Insights .

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

09:00 -10:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Rania Medhat Salim

Consultant Hematologist and Head of the Laboratory Department at Rashid Hospital.

Speaker

Dr. Sherif Abdullah

Professor of artificial intelligence at the British University in Dubai. The British University in Dubai is one of the few comprehensive universities in the United Arab Emirates.

Speaker

Mrs. Mai Al-Dahhan

Media professional specializing in radio and digital media.

Workshop title:

Expanding Horizons - Alternative Education and Inclusive Communities for Adolescents with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

11:00 -01:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA

Lecture title:

The Impact of "ABA" in Teaching a Student with
Autism and its Impact on the Parental Stress Level:
A Single Case Study at Autism Learning Institute for
Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

Panel (6)

Empowering Autistic Youth: Vocational Paths ib a Tech-Driven Future.

Dr. John Mendy

Senior Lecturer in HRM, Co-chair of the Organisational Transformation, Change and Development Special Interest Group, UK.

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Alistair de Gaetano

Chairperson of Malta's Autism Advisory Council, Administrator within the Maltese Government’s Directorate for Disability Issues (DDI).

Workshop title:

Awareness Yesterday – Acceptance Today.

03:00 -05:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mr. Jumah Shuaib

Special Education Specialist, Behavioral Interventionist, and Certified Trainer by the American Board of Training.

Speaker

Dr. Khaled Mat-Hana

Ph.D. Vocational Rehabilitation Seconded Professor Faculty of Arts, Sohag University Director of the Limitless Center for Vocational Rehabilitation.

Speaker

Mr. Mounir Fakhry Gad

Expert in the field of vocational rehabilitation and economic empowerment in the field of autism.

Speaker

Mrs. Vinesse Samir

Psychologist, Work Coach, ILO-Certified Employment Specialist From the National Institute for Governance (Be an Ambassador) Initiative.

Speaker

Dr. John Mendy

Senior Lecturer in HRM, co-Chair of the Organisational Transformation, Change and Development Special Interest Group, UK.

Workshop title:

The Future of Vocational Rehabilitation for Students with Autism in Light of Technological Development
and Artificial Intelligence in the Science Market.

Day 4

From 08:00 AM 22 April 2025

Hall 5

Registration

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Panel (7)

Government Services for Autism : Perspectives from the Arab Region.

Mrs. Maha Helali

MA Special & Inclusive Ed. UCL/UK Technical Advisor to Minister of Social Solidarity on Disability & Rehabilitation Affairs (Egypt)

09:00 -11:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Talaat Al-Wazna

M.Sc. Neurology, Secretary General Academy of Special Education Autism Charity in Saudi.

Speaker

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA,

Speaker

Dr. Ibtissam Mechri

Professor at Tamanghasst University, Algeria.

Speaker

Dr. Afaf Agy

President of the Alliance of Associations Working in the Field of Autism in Morocco, and President of the Samia Al-Omrani Center for Studies and Research in Autism.

Speaker

Mr. Khalil Muhammad Khalil

Head of the Central Administration for Disability Affairs.

Speaker

Mrs. Jemman Hussein

Founder and CEO of the Autism MENA Foundation (AMENA), Entrepreneurship program for therapists in the field of autism, Faculty of Special Education, Jordan. University

Speaker

Dr. Nabil Eid

Author and a highly respected expert in ICT Accessibility.

Speaker

Workshop title:

Government Services for Autism in Some
Arab Countries.

Panel (8)

The Family Journey: From Acceptance to Advocacy in Autism

Dr. Dalal Nasr

Extensive clinical experience, academic background, and involvement in pediatric neurodisability make her a valuable contributor to an ASD conference.

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Speaker

Prof. Walid Abu Zaid

Professor of Neurosurgery at Sohag University.

Lecture title:

Genes, immunity, and their Relationship to Autism.

Dr. Chafica Mansour Gharbieh

Ph.D. in Education specializing in autism, Behavioral and linguistic analysis from Brunel University -London; Professor at the Lebanese International University (LIU), President and founder of ALI for ABA.

12:00 -01:00 PM

Panel

Speaker

Mrs. Fatima Al-Sarayrah

Psychologist, writer for Al Khaleej newspaper and author of stories about autism disorder.

Speaker

Mrs. Ahlam Ahmed Al-Mahfouz

Master's degree in Educational Technology, with several courses specializing in kindergarten.

Speaker

Mrs. Vinesse Samir

Psychologist, Work Coach, ILO-Certified Employment Specialist From the National Institute for Governance (Be an Ambassador) Initiative.

Speaker

Mrs. Faten Marashli

Certified Applied Behavior Analyst and Acceptance and Commitment Therapist (ACT) - Special Education, Master's in Administrative Education

Panel title:

The Importance of Early Intervention, Family Counseling, and Psychological Stress and its Impact
on Family Quality for Families of Autistic Children.

Panel (9)

Can Autism Be treated? And What we Can Do Right Now

Prof. Afaf El-Ansary

Professor of biochemistry, Member of Autism research and treatment Center, King Saud University Scientific consultant of Autism center, Lotus Holistic center, Abu Dhabi, (UAE).

02:00 -04:00 AM

Panel

Speaker

Prof. Laila Al-Ayadhi

Professor and Consultant of Clinical Neurophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University,

Speaker

Prof. Nagwa Abdulmeguid

Professor of Human Genetics of the National Research Center. Head of the CONEM Egypt Child Brain Research Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.

Speaker