The 3rd International Conference for Autism Research, from 19 to 22 April

Day 01

From 08:00 AM 19 April 2025

Hall 4

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session I

Empowering Caregivers and Protecting children with Autism.

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

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

09:00 -10:00 PM

workshop

Speaker

Dr. Noraldin Al-DeriMrs.Aisha Mukadam

Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children, especially those on the Autism Spectrum. She holds a postgraduate specialization in Pediatric

Workshop title:

Applying Best Practices in Occupational Therapy

10:00 -11:00 PM

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Speaker

Dr. Ahmed Dewedar

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

Workshop title:

Coping with Stress and Distress: A Caregiver's Journey Through Autism and Beyond.

Opening Ceremony

11:00 - 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 -03:00 PM

workshop

Speaker

Dr. Mahmoud Fouad

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

Workshop title:

Protecting Children with Autism from Abuse

Session II

Active Bodies , Engaged Minds : Physical Wellness for ASD.

Prof. Muhammed Al-Jarrah

Expertise in physical therapy, neurorehabilitation, and exercise science.

03:00 - 04:00 AM

shorkshop

Speaker

Mr.Danny Duijzings

Physiotherapist specialist in Abu Dhabi main center Zayed Higher Organzation.

Workshop title:

Physiotherapeutic Indications and Treatment for
Children with ASD.

03:00 -05:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. David Geslak

B.S, ACSM EP-C, CSCS As an Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism.

Lecture title:

Exercise and Sport for Autism.

Day 02

From 08:00 AM 20 April 2025

Hall 4

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session III

From Challenges to change :Behavioral Management and transition planning in ASD.

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Emirates College for Advanced Education.

09:00 -10:00 AM

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Speaker

Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Maqsoud

Psychologist, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Service.

Workshop title:

Evidence-based practices in managing behavioral
challenges in students with autism spectrum disorder.

10:00 -11:00 AM

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Speaker

Mr. Jubran Bani Baker

Special education teacher.

Workshop title:

Behavioral Plans and Behavioral Intervention Strategies.

11:00 -12:00 PM

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Speaker

Dr. Dr.Seham Adel Al Homimat

Ph.D, Special Education Director of the Sharjah Autism Center.

Workshop title:

Transition Planning: Rehabilitating People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Session 4

Workforce Readiness: Overcoming Challenges and Building careers in Autism.

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

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

12:00 -01:00 PM

workshop

Speaker

Dr. Khaled Mat-Hana

Psychologist, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Service.

Workshop title:

From Professional Skills to Job Duties

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 -03:00 PM

Speaker

Mr. Mounir Fakhry Gad

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

Lecture title:

Challenges and Solutions in Rehabilitation and
Employment.

03:00 -04:00 PM

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Speaker

Mrs. Vinesse Samir

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

Workshop title:

The Role of the Job Coach in Supporting Individuals
with Autism.

04:00 -05:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. John Mendy

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

Lecture title:
Resilience in Autistic Employees

Day 3

From 08:00 AM 21 April 2025

Hall 4

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session 5

Early communication in Autism : Language Development and the Role of Technology .

Dr. Mohamad Hassan Fadi Hijab

A Postdoctoral Researcher at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) specializes in autism، co-design، Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

09:00 -10:00 AM

Speaker

Dr. Mohammad Al-Rashaida

Assistant Professor United Arab Emirates University.

Lecture title:

Effects of Mobile Devices on Young Children with
ASD Autism.

10:00 -11:00 AM

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Speaker

Mr. Bilal Chihi

M.Sc. Speech & Language, Speech & Language Specialist at Lotus Autism Center in Abu Dhabi (Emirates).

Workshop title:

The Importance of Key Words in Enhancing Communication
Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

10:00 -12:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Ibtissam Mechri

Professor at Tamanghasst University ,Algeria.

Lecture title:

Language and Communication Difficulties in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reality and Challenges.

12:00 -01:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Bahaa Elbih

PhD in Philosophy of Art Education, specializing in Art Education Curricula and Methods for Teaching Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cairo University

Lecture title:

Artistic Activities and Visual Culture for Children
Diagnosed with Autism

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

Session 6

From Experience : Building Skills and family Bonds in ASD.

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.

02:00 -03:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Maysoon Al-Nashash

Occupational Therapist at Abu Dhabi Autism Center / Zayed Higher Organization.

Workshop title:

Body Language of People with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.

03:00 -04:00 PM

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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.

Workshop title:

"Play is the Language of Children"
Therapeutic Intervention Using Play for Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

04:00 -05:00 PM

Workshop

Speaker

Mrs. Al-Shimaa Hussein

Senior Special Education Teacher at the Abu Dhabi Autism Center. She has approximately 20 years of experience working with children with autism. Certified Trainer.

Speaker

Mrs. Odette moussa

Special Education Teacher at the Abu Dhabi Autism Center. Over 15 years of experience working with children with autism. Certified Trainer.

Workshop title:

A More Enjoyable Vacation.. With my Family.

Day 4

From 22 April 2025

Hall 4

Registration 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

Session 7

From Therapy to Triumph :Diverse Approaches to supporting People with Autism.

Dr. Nahida Nayaz Ahmed

Adjunct Associate Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, and an Associate Lecturer at Khalifa University

09:00 -10:00 AM

Workshop

Speaker

Mr. Mounir Fakhry Gad

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

Workshop title:

Vocational Rehabilitation for People with Autism.

10:00 -11:00 AM

Speaker

Dr. Hamad Al Jassmi

Associate Professor United Arab Emirates University

Speaker

Mr. Abdulrahman Hamed Al Bloushi

Special Education Teacher Al Ain Autism Center

Lecture title:

From Challenges to Triumph: A Parent’s Journey
Unveiling the Power of ABA for ASD.

11:00 -12:00 PM

Speaker

Mrs.Shamsa Al-Marzooqi

Speaker

Mrs. Odette moussa

Special Education Teacher at the Abu Dhabi Autism Center. Over 15 years of experience working with children with autism. Certified Trainer.

Workshop title:

A More Enjoyable Vacation.. With my Family.

04:00 -05:00 PM

Speaker

Mrs.Shamsa Al-Marzooqi

Clinical Psychologist, Al Ain Autism Center.

Speaker

Mrs. Alanoud Mohammed Alhajeri

Psychologist Al Ain Autism Center

Lecture title:

Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Development of
Children with ASD.

Session 8

New Frontiers in Autism: From Biology to Breakthrough Therapies.

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).

12:00 -01:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Abha Chauhan

Head of developmental Neuroscience Lab NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities

Lecture title:

Mitochondrial Abnormalities and Oxidative Stress in
Autism: Impact of Genetic and Environmental Factors.

Lunch Break

01:00 - 02:00 PM

02:00 -03:00 AM

Speaker

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).

Lecture title:

Heavy Metal toxicity as Etiology and Target to
Ameliorate Autistic Features.

03:00 -04:00 PM

Speaker

Ramiz Saad

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

Lecture title:

Phytochelatins Technique Provides Several Benefits
for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

10:00 -12:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Ibtissam Mechri

Professor at Tamanghasst University ,Algeria.

Lecture title:

Language and Communication Difficulties in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reality and Challenges.

12:00 -01:00 PM

Speaker

Dr. Bahaa Elbih

PhD in Philosophy of Art Education, specializing in Art Education Curricula and Methods for Teaching Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cairo University

Lecture title:

Artistic Activities and Visual Culture for Children
Diagnosed with Autism

Dr. Sayed El-Garhy

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

12:00 -01:00 PM

workshop

Speaker

Dr. Khaled Mat-Hana

Psychologist, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Service.

Workshop title:

From Professional Skills to Job Duties

12:00 -01:00 PM

workshop

Speaker

Dr. Khaled Mat-Hana

Psychologist, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Service.

Workshop title:

From Professional Skills to Job Duties

Closing Ceremony

04:00 - 06:00 PM