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*This program is subject to change. Program as of 19 December 2019

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER

07:00 - 15:30 Registration

07:00 - 08:30 Refreshment Break

08:30 - 11:30 Plenary SeSSionS

08:30 - 09:45 Plenary Session 1 Moderators: MoH Oman & Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari

08:30 – 09:00 Welcome Address and Objectives of the Conference Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari

09:00 – 09:40 Keynote Lecture: Epidemiology of ASD: Rates, Trends and Environmental Risk Prof. Eric Fombonne

09:40 – 09:45 Q&A

09:45 – 10:00 Refreshment Break & e-Poster Viewing

10:00 - 11:30 Plenary Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Said Al-Lamki & Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan

10:00 – 10:40 Keynote Lecture: Recent Findings on Screening and Early Detection of Autism Prof. Tony Charman

10:40 – 11:20 Keynote Lecture: Early Intervention/Parents Training in Low Resource Setting Prof. Connie Kasari

11:20 – 11:30 Q&A

11:30 – 13:30 Prayer, Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing

13:30 - 15:00 ConCurrent SeSSionS

13:30 - 15:00 Concurrent Session Moderators: Dr. Khalid Al-Thihli & Sultan Bin Turki Al-Sedairy

13:30 – 14:10 Keynote Lecture: Advances in Genetic Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder Prof. Stephen Scherer

14:10 – 14:30 Autism Biomarkers Prof. Manish Arora

14:30 – 14:50 Regional Situation of Autism: Services, Capacities and Gaps Dr. Khalid Saeed

14:50 – 15:00 Q&A


15:30 - 16:30 refleCtion SeSSion

Facilitators: Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari, Dr. Ola Sukkar & Dr. Ahmed Idris

These sessions will provide opportunities for participants to meet with colleagues in small groups to reflect on the Opening Keynote and Plenary Sessions and their personal goals for attending the conference. Panel Discussions with Experts

Prof. Eric Fombonne

Prof. Tony Charman

END OF DAY 1

13:30 - 15:00 Parallel WorKSHoPS

ScientificCoordinators

WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3 WOrKSHOP 4 WOrKSHOP 5

Dr. Jumana Al-AbduwaniDr. Shadha Al-Raisi Dr. Badryia Al-Rashdi

Dr. Asia Al-Naamani Dr. Nawal Al-Rashdi

Dr. Zamzam Al-Lamki Dr. Nadia Al-Ajmi

Dr. Shununa Al-Habsi Dr. Rahma Al-Kharusi

Dr. Amira Al- Raidan, Ms. Muzna Al-BalushiMs. Suad Al-Yazidy

13:30 - 15:00 Guide to Parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder(Arabic)

Dr. FatimahAl Ahmari

Challenging Behaviors During the Therapy Sessions(Arabic)

Dr. Aiiat Alwahid

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting Workshop

(Arabic)Part (1) Essential Facts and Misconceptions in ASD: What Parents Need to Know

Al Jalila Children’s Autism Program Team:Dr. Meshal SultanDr. Zeinab Alloub

How to Stimulate your Child’s Development

(Arabic)

Dr. Hadeel Faras

UNICEF Part 1

15:00 - 15:30 Refreshment Break & e-Poster Viewing


DAY 2 - SATURDAY, 25 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER




08:30 - 09:45 Plenary Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Muna Al-Sadoon & Dr. Sultan Bin Turki Al-Sedairy

08:30 – 09:10 Keynote Lecture: Genome – Genes – Outcome Prof. Stephen Scherer

09:10 – 09:50 Keynote Lecture: Improving Outcome in Autism Prof. Patricia Howlin

09:50 – 10:00 Q&A

10:00 – 10:20 Refreshment Break & e-Poster Viewing

10:20 - 11:50 Plenary Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Fouad Alshaban & H.E Ms. Lana Wreikat

10:20 - 11:00 Keynote Lecture: Regional & International Networking in Autism Dr. Andy Shih

11:00 - 11:40 Keynote Lecture: Minimally Verbal Children With ASD: Integrating Technology Into Intervention Prof. Connie Kasari

11:40 - 11:50 Q&A

11:50 - 13:00 Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing


13:00 - 14:10 Concurrent Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi & Dr. Ola Sukkar

13:00 – 13:15 Autism Experience from KSA Dr. Saleh AlSalehi

13:15 - 13:30 Autism Experience Kuwait Dr. Hadeel Faras

13:30 – 13:45 Autism Journey UAE Dr. Ammar Albanna

13:45 – 14:00 Autism Experiences in Bahrain Dr. Ahmed Al Ansari

14:00 – 14:10 Q&A

13:00 - 14:10 Concurrent Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Nasser Al-Sybani & Dr. Saleh AlSalehi

13:00 – 13:15 Therapeutic Assessment for Self-Harm: An Autism Perspective Dr. Dennis Ougrin

13:15 - 13:30 Sexuality, Relationships & Autism Dr. Hassan Mirza

13:30 – 13:45 GI Problems in Autism Dr. Siham Al Sinani

13:45 – 14:00 Adolescent Life in Autism (Transition Challenges and Solutions) Dr. Abeer M. Alharbi

14:00 – 14:10 Q&A



WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3 WOrKSHOP 4


Dr. Asia Al-NaamaniDr. Nawal Al-Rashdi

Dr. Zamzam Al-LamkiDr. Nadia Al-Ajmi

Dr. Shununa Al-HabsiDr. Rahma Al-Kharusi

Dr. Amira Al- RaidanMs. Muzna Al-BalushiMs. Suad Al-Yazidy

13:00 - 14:10 Autism – Sensory Processing Disorder: Facts & Solutions (Arabic)

Dr. Hashem Abu Tariah

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting Workshop Part (2) The ABC’s of ABA: Early Behavioral Interventions for Children with ASD(Arabic) Language Stimulation Techniques for Children with ASD

Al Jalila Children’s Autism Program Team:

Ms. Rasha Al-HejailanMs. Suha Alshuaibat

Principles for Diagnosis of ASD

Dr. Amel Alawami

13:00 - 13:15 Mental Health Services in Oman

Dr. Amira Al Raidan

13:15 - 14:10 UNICEF Part 2



14:30 - 15:40 Concurrent Session 3 Moderators: Dr. Fatimah Al Ahmari & Mr. Khalfan Al-Jabri

14:30 - 14:45 Prevalence and Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar Dr. Fouad Alshaban

14:45 - 15:00 National Autism Screening: Oman Dr. Fatima Al-Hanai

15:00 - 15:15 Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Parents of Autistic Children H.H Dr. Basma Al Said

15:15 - 15:30 Use of Assistive Technology to Improve Specific ASD Symptoms Dr. Basma Al-Jabri

15:30 – 15:40 Q&A





Dr. JumanaAl-AbduwaniDr. Shadha Al-RaisiDr. Badryia Al-Rashdi



Dr. Amira Al- RaidanMs. Muzna Al-Balushi Ms. Suad Al-Yazidy


14:30 - 15:40 ASD Family and Couples’ Relationships Family Therapist(Arabic)

Dr. Reham F. Gassas

Supporting Teachers Support Their Student With ASD(Arabic)

Dr. Nahed Alateeqi

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting Workshop (Arabic)Part (3) Practical Tips for Everyday Behavioral Challenges


Mr. Hawk Kair

Best Practice Assessment of ASD

Dr. Fiona Desira

Training on National Autism Screening Program

Dr. Ahmed IdrisMs. Muna Al-JabriDr. Asia Al-NaamaniDr. Moza Nasser Al Hatmi

15:40 - 16:30 refleCtion SeSSion

Facilitators: Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari , Dr. Ola Sukkar & Dr. Ahmed B. Idris

These sessions will provide opportunities for participants to meet with colleagues in small groups to reflect on the Opening Keynote and Plenary Session and their personal goals for attending the conference. Panel Discussions with Experts

Prof. Connie Kasari

Prof. Patricia Howlin

END OF DAY 2


DAY 3 - SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER




08:30 - 10:00 Plenary Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Husain Al-Kindi & Dr. Dennis Ougrin

08:30 – 09:10 Keynote Lecture: Autism & Mental Health Prof. Tony Charman

09:10 - 09:50 Keynote Lecture: Recent Research in Older Adults with Autism Prof. Patricia Howlin

09:50 - 10:00 Q&A


10:20 - 11:50 Plenary Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Ali Al-Shirawi & Dr. Saleh AlSalehi

10:20 - 11:00 Keynote Lecture: Childhood Vaccines and Autism: Facts and Fictions Prof. Eric Fombonne

11:00 - 11:40 Keynote Lecture: Children with ASD at School: Inclusion, Integration, and Improvement Prof. Connie Kasari

11:40 - 11:50 Q&A

11:50 - 13:00 Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing


13:00 – 14:10

Concurrent Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Adhra Al-Mawali & Dr. Khalid Al-Thihli

Abstracts Session 1 Judging Committee: Dr. Khalid Al Thihli, Dr. Khalid rasadi Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan, Dr. Adhra Al-Mawali & Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi

13:10 - 13:10 Abstracts Presentation 1






14:00 - 14:10 Q&A



Moderators&

Scientific Coordinators

WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3 WOrKSHOP 4

Dr. Mahmoud EmamDr. Ahmed Abdul Latif




13:00 - 14:10 13:00- 13:15Recognizing and Preventing Abuse in Children with ASD

Dr. Samirah Ali AlGhamdi

13:15 - 13:30Supporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Schools

Ms. Nadia S. Sultan

13:30-13:45Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Autism

Dr. Muna Alshekaili

13:45-14:00Pathological Demand AvoidanceDr. Soher Balkhy

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting WorkshopPart (4) Effective Autism Interventions VS Fads: Making Better Decisions


Dr. Ammar Albanna

ABA Based Teaching Methods for Children with Autism

Mr. Mahmoud AbdulRahim

Techniques of Implementing a Peer Training StrategyTraining Siblings of Children with ASD

Dr. Shimaa Abdel Moneim Naeem

14:00 - 14:10 Q&A


13:00 – 14:10 Concurrent Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Fatimah Al Ahmari & Dr. Ahmed Abdul Latif

13:00 - 13:15 Update: Autism & Epilepsy Dr. Amna Al Futaisi

13:15 - 13:30 Omani Paradigm in Genetics Dr. Abeer Alsaegh

13:30 - 13:45 Psychopharmacology for Comorbid Conditions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Dr. Bibi Alamiri

13:45 - 14:00 Engaging the Disengaged: Successful Learning by Pupils with ASD and Other Disorders in Acute Psychiatric Hospital School Settings

Mr. MaartenCrommelin

14:00- 14:10 Q&A


15:45 - 16:30 refleCtion SeSSion & CloSing remarKS

Facilitators: Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari , Dr. Ola Sukkar & Dr. Ahmed Idris

These sessions will provide opportunities for participants to meet with colleagues in small groups to reflect on the Opening Keynote and Plenary Session and their personal goals for attending the conference. Panel Discussions with Experts

Prof. Stephen SchererDr. Andy Shih

END OF DAY 3




Dr. JumanaAl-AbduwaniDr. Shadha Al-RaisiDr. Badryia Al-Rashdi





14:30 - 15:35 Capturing Opportunities of Teaching an Autistic Child in a Natural Environment(Arabic)

Dr. Ahlam Gabr

Roles of Assistive Technologyin Disabilities(Arabic)

Mr. Eqab QasemAl-Badarneh

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting WorkshopPart (5) Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family


Ms. Maya Helou

Verbal Behavior Approach to Language

Mr. Mahmoud Al Sheyab

Evidence Based Video Modeling(Arabic)

Ms. Ayat Al LawatiMs. Zahra Moshin

15:35 - 15:45 Q&A


14:30 - 15:35 Concurrent Session 3 Moderators: Dr. Khalid Al-rasadi & Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan

14:30 - 14:45 Sleep Disorders and Autism Dr. Saquib Jalees

14:45 - 15:25 Abstracts Session 2 Judging Committee: Dr. Khalid Al Thihli, Dr. Khalid rasadi Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan, Dr. Adhra Al-Mawali & Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi





15:25 - 15:35 Q&A

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