Day 01

From 08:00 AM 19 April 2025

Hall 3

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session I

supporting individuals with Autism  : from Therapy to inclusive Education  

Dr. Khaled Mat-Hana

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

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Aisha Fawzy

Professor of Speech Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University and Misr University for Science and Technology.

 Lecture title:

 Speech Intonation in Autistic Children.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Dr. Suhair Sammour

Doctorate in special education, QABA Board Certified as a Behavior Analyst

Lecture title:

 Strategies and methods for supporting students
diagnosed with autism in the classroom.

Opening Ceremony

11:00 - 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

Session II

Tech for Autism innovations in Al and Digital Empowerment.

Dr. Noraldin Al-Deri

EICADD, Early Intervention Centers, Jordan/UAE.

02:00 - 3:00 PM

Speaker

Prof. Antonio Narzisi

Psychologist and psychotherapist with a PhD in developmental neuroscience, Specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Lecture title:

Autistic Phenotypes: Bridging Research and Clinical
Perspectives for a Comprehensive Understanding.

03:00 - 04:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Jerri Lynn Hogg

Media Psychologist Founder & CEO, Art of Digital Living

 Lecture title:

 AI Applications for ASD.

04:00 - 05:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Eng. Samir Ali

Highly experienced Digital Transformation Consultant and C-suite.

Workshop title:

 Digital Tools for Empowering the ASD Community.

Day 02

From 08:00 AM 20 April 2025

Hall 3

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session III

Empowering Through Movement and Life Skills: A Holistic Approach to ASD

Prof. Muhammed Al-Jarrah

Expertise in physical therapy, neurorehabilitation, and exercise science.

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Speaker

Dr. Alan Heath

Psychologist, author and specialist in auditory and sensory processing. He is the developer of The Movement Program.

 Lecture title:

Autism and developmental movement.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Mr. Omar Khaled Zaki

B.A. in Political Science with a specialization in Public International Law from the American University in Cairo and an M.A. in International Relations from Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen Germany.

 Lecture title:

Empowering Parents in the Sensory-motor Stream.

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mr. Mohammad Waleed Al Shamali

Educational Supervisor, Sharjah Autism Center

Workshop title:

Simplified Programming for People with Autism
Spectrum Disorder: Digital Empowerment
with Interactive Methods.

Session 4

Identifying Strengths and Building Skills: Education and Empowerment in Autism

 

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.

12:00 - 01:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Shamsa Al-Marzooqi

Clinical Psychologist, Al Ain Autism Center.

Speaker

Dr. Maria Efstratopoulou

Head of Special & Gifted Education Department, United Arab Emirates University.

 Workshop title:

 Assessing Children with ASD in the UAE.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Ibtissam Mechri

Professor at Tamanghasst University ,Algeria

Workshop title:

Mothers on the Scientific Basis to Develop Purposeful
Educational Strategies to Develop Language Skills in
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

03:00 - 04:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mr. Ali Al-Nomani

Member of Oman Autism society.

Workshop title:

The role of digital media and new technologies in
raising awareness of autism spectrum disorder.

04:00 - 05:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Ebtissam Murshid

BDS, MS, MPH, DrPH, Professor and Consultant of Pediatric Dentistry at King Saud University, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).

Workshop title:

A Guide for Dental Care for Children with ASD.

Day 03

From 08:00 AM 21 April 2025

Hall 3

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session 5

Unpacking Autism: Prevalence, Sleep, and Novel Biomedical Approaches.

 

Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman

Primary focus is on pediatric cardiology, his expertise can provide valuable insights into the management of cardiac-related issues within the ASD population.

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Speaker

Mr. Paul Shattock

Chairman of ESPA, a charity which provides a wide range of services for adults and of ESPA Research which concentrates on biomedical approaches to Autism. Former Secretary of Autism-Europe and ex-President of World Autism Organization.

 Lecture title:

 Why Are There So Many People With Autism?

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Speaker

Prof. AbdulRahman Alhowikan

BSc, MSc, PhD, GTA, AHEA, Professor, Chairman of Physiology department, Clinical Exercise Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University (Saudi Arabia)

 Lecture title:

 Sleep Problems in Children with ASD.

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Speaker

Eng. Thair Alfararjeh

CEO of Beyond Universe Co. L.L.C., MBA (UK).

 Lecture title:

 Metaverse and XR Technologies in ASD Rehabilitation.

12:00 -01:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer

Founder of Therapeutic Innovations International. Occupational Therapist.

Lecture title:

 Stress Regulation and Behavior Management.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

Session 6

Empowering Autistic Individuals and Their Families.

 

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

PhD in Special Education, Professor and Head of the Department of Mental Health at Fayoum University, Clinical Consultant at ADVANCE Center

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Shamsa Al-Marzooqi

Clinical Psychologist, Al Ain Autism Center.

Speaker

Dr. Ahmed Hamdan

Associate Professor United Arab Emirates University.

 Workshop title:

 Bullying Experiences of Parents of ASD in Public Places.

03:00 - 04:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Samar Nagah

Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, International Certified Behavior Therapist at the International Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Children's Literature Writer.

04:00 - 05:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Mahmoud Fouad

Director of the Advance Center for Persons with ASD and other Developmental Disorders

Day 04

From 08:00 AM 22 April 2025

Hall 3

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session 6

Autism Insights: Etiology, Sensory Challenges, and Desensitization Approaches.

 

Dr. Imad Saadeldin

Extensive experience in pediatric neurology, particularly his focus on epilepsy and neurological disorders, makes him a valuable contributor to an ASD conference

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Dr. Sean Heaney

Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and over 13 years of experience providing ABA services to individuals with autism.

Workshop title:

 Hands-on Desensitization Strategies.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Prof. Carmelo Rizo

University Niccolò Cusano in Rome, scientific director of Academy of Clinical Nutrition (A.I.Nu.C.), Scientific coordinator of International international protocol for autism research and diagnostics of Association for Research on Psychosis and Autism (ARPA).

Workshop title:

 The Etiology and Pathophysiology of Autism.

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Workshop

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.

Workshop title:

 Prevalence and Impact of Hyperacusis in a
Sample of Egyptian Children with Autism.

Session 6

Positive Parenting Skills.

 

Dr. Ahmed Dewedar

Functional Medicine Practitioner and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Specialist. Functional Medicine Expert in Autism Treatment.

12:00 - 01:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Shamsa Al Marzouqi

Clinical Psychologist, Al Ain Autism Center

Workshop title:

 Hands-on Desensitization Strategies.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Ashraf Moustafa

Assistant Professor United Arab Emirates University.

Speaker

Dr. Maxwell Opokou

Assistant Professor United Arab Emirates University.

 Lecture title:

Exploring Collaborative Efforts Toward Promoting
Better Eating Habits among Autistic Children.

Dr. Dina Joksimovic

Assistant professor Fatima College of Health Sciences.

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Speaker

Mrs. Khawla Barley

Innovative Leader Driving Inclusion and Empowerment. Championing Diversity and Social Impact. Expert in Strategic Program Development

Speaker

Mr. Anthony Keene

Secondary Inclusion Teacher, Digital Innovation Specialist and Whole School Unified Schools Outreach Lead Championing Inclusive Education and Digital Innovation

Speaker

Mrs. Tiffany Howley

Community Outreach Specialist.

 Workshop title:

 Advancing Autism and Sports in the UAE:
Building Systems for Inclusion and Impact.

Closing Ceremony

04:00 - 06:00 PM