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*This program is subject to change. Program as of 22 January 2020

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER

07:00 am - 08:30 am Registration

07:00 am - 08:30 am Refreshment Break

08:30 am - 11:30 am PlENARy SESSIONS

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

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

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

09:40 am - 09:45 am Q&A

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

10:00 am - 11:30 am Plenary Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Ali Al-Shirawi & Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan

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

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

11:20 am - 11:30 am Q&A

11:30 am - 01:30 pm Prayer, Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing

01:30 pm - 03:00 pm CONCuRRENT SESSIONS

01:30 pm - 03:00 pm Concurrent Session Moderators: Dr. Khalid Al-Thihli & Sultan Bin Turki Al-Sedairy

01:30 pm - 02:10 pm Keynote Lecture: Advances in Genetic Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder Prof. Stephen Scherer

02:10 pm - 02:30 pm Autism Biomarkers Prof. Manish Arora

02:30 pm - 02:50 pm Regional Situation of Autism: Services, Capacities and Gaps Dr. Khalid Saeed

02:50 pm - 03:00 pm Q&A

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01:30 pm - 03:00 pm PARAllEl WORKSHOPS

ScientificCoordinators

WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3 WOrKSHOP 4 WOrKSHOP 5

Dr. Jumana Al-Abduwani, Dr. 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-Balushi & Ms. Suad Al-Yazidy

01:30 pm - 03:00 pm Guide to Parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder

(Arabic)

Dr. FatimahAl Ahmari

Capturing Opportunities of Teaching an Autistic Child in a Natural Environment

(Arabic)

Dr. Ahlam Gabr

Blue Cafe: Autism Parenting Workshop

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

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

Identification of Children with Disabilities, use of Preliminary Screening Tools, Early Intervention and Early Identification of Autism

Dr.Ilene Zeitzer

03:00 pm - 03:30 pm Refreshment Break & e-Poster Viewing

03:30 pm - 04:30 pm 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

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DAY 2 - SATURDAY, 25 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER


08:00 am - 08:30 am Refreshment Break


08:30 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Muna Al-Sadoon & Dr. Sultan Bin Turki Al-Sedairy

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

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

09:50 am - 10:00 am Q&A


10:20 am - 11:50 am Plenary Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Fouad Alshaban & H.E Ms. Lana Wreikat

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

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

11:40 am - 11:50 am Q&A

11:50 am - 01:00 pm Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing


01:00 pm - 02:10 pm Concurrent Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi & Dr. Ola Sukkar

01:00 pm - 01:15 pm Autism Experience from KSA Dr. Saleh AlSalehi

01:15 pm - 01:30 pm Autism Experience Kuwait Dr. Hadeel Faras

01:30 pm - 01:45 pm Autism Journey UAE Dr. Ammar Albanna

01:45 pm - 02:00 pm Autism Experiences in Bahrain Dr. Ahmed Al Ansari

02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Q&A

01:00 pm - 02:10 pm Concurrent Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Hassan Mirza & Dr. Fatimah Al Ahmari

01:00 pm - 01:15 pm Therapeutic Assessment for Self-Harm: An Autism Perspective Dr. Dennis Ougrin

01:15 pm - 01:30 pm Sexuality, Relationships & Autism Dr. Hassan Mirza

01:30 pm - 01:45 pm GI Problems in Autism Dr. Siham Al Sinani

01:45 pm - 02:00 pm Adolescent Life in Autism (Transition Challenges and Solutions) Dr. Abeer M. Alharbi

02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Q&A

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WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3 WOrKSHOP 4

Session Coordinators Dr. Asia Al-Naamani & Dr. Nawal Al-Rashdi




01:00 pm - 02:10 pm Autism - Sensory Processing Disorder: Facts & Solutions

(Arabic)

Dr. Hashem Abu Tariah


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

01:00 pm - 01:40 pmUNICEF Part 2

Human Rights of Autistic Children

H.E Ms. Lana Wreikat

01:40 pm - 01:55 pmMental Health Services in Oman

Dr. Amira Al Raidan

01:55 pm - 02:10 pmSleep Disorders and Autism

Dr. Saquib Jalees


02:10 pm - 03:20 pm Concurrent Session 3 Moderators: Dr. Saleh AlSalehi & Mr. Khalfan Al-Jabri

02:10 pm - 02:25 pm Prevalence and Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar Dr. Fouad Alshaban

02:25 pm - 02:40 pm National Autism Screening: Oman Dr. Fatma Al Hinai

02:40 pm - 02:55 pm Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Parents of Autistic Children Dr. Noora Al Akhzami

02:55 pm - 03:10 pm Use of Assistive Technology to Improve Specific ASD Symptoms Dr. Basma Al-Jabri

03:10 pm - 03:20 pm Q&A

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03:30 pm - 04:30 pm 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


ScientificCoordinators







02:10 pm - 03:20 pm ASD Family and Couples’ Relationships Family Therapist

(Arabic)

Dr. Reham F. Gassas

Supporting Teachers Support Their Student With ASD

(Arabic)

Dr. Nahed Alateeqi


Part (3) Practical Tips for Everyday Behavioral Challenges(Arabic)

Al Jalila Children’s Autism Program Team: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


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DAY 3 - SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2020TIME SESSION SPEAKER



08:30 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari & Dr. Ola Sukkar

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

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

09:50 am - 10:00 am Q&A


10:20 am - 11:50 am Plenary Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Husain Al-Kindi & Dr. Noof Al-Siddiqi

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

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

11:40 am - 11:50 am Q&A

11:50 am - 01:00 pm Lunch Break & e-Poster Viewing


01:00 pm - 02:10 pm

Concurrent Session 1 Moderators: Dr. Khalid rasadi & 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

01:00 pm - 01:10 pm Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist after Bilateral Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Mirror Neurons: A Pilot Study Dr. Hikmat Hadoush

01:10 pm - 01:20 pm The Level of Self-Reported ASD Characteristics in a Sample of Male and Female Residents in the State of Qatar

Dr. ChantalTimmermans

01:20 pm - 01:30 pm Supporting Everyday Movements in Urban Environments of People with Autism Through a Mobile Application Dr. Amon Rapp

01:30 pm - 01:40 pm Diagnostic Yield of Whole Exome Sequencing of Patients Diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Dr. Ahmed Idris

01:40 pm - 01:50 pm Arabic-Speaking Countries´ Contribution To the Landscape of Autism Research Dr. Fahad Alnemary

01:50 pm - 02:00 pm Amelioration of Valproic Acid-Induced Neurotoxicity by Gaba Receptor Against: Developmental, Behavioral and Histopathological Evidences Dr. Bikash Medhi

02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Q&A

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01:30 pm - 02:10 pm Concurrent Session 2 Moderators: Dr. Hadeel Al-Faras & Dr. Ahmed Abdul Latif

01:00 pm - 01:15 pm Update: Autism & Epilepsy Dr. Amna Al Futaisi

01:15 pm - 01:30 pm Omani Paradigm in Genetics Dr. Abeer Alsaegh

01:30 pm - 01:45 pm Psychopharmacology for Comorbid Conditions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Dr. Bibi Alamiri

01:45 pm - 02:00 pm Engaging the Disengaged: Successful Learning by Pupils with ASD and Other Disorders in Acute Psychiatric Hospital School Settings

Mr. MaartenCrommelin

02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Q&A


Moderators&

Scientific Coordinators

CONCUrrENT SESSION WOrKSHOP 1 WOrKSHOP 2 WOrKSHOP 3

Dr. Mahmoud Emam & Dr. Nahed Alateeqi

Dr. Zamzam Al-LamkiDr. Nadia Al-Ajmi

Dr. Shununa Al-HabsiDr. Rahma Al-Kharusi

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

01:00 pm - 02:10 pm 01:00 pm - 01:15 pmRecognizing and Preventing Abuse in Children with ASD

Dr. Samirah Ali AlGhamdi

01:15 pm - 01:30 pmSupporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Schools

Ms. Nadia Sultan

01:30 pm - 01:45 pmPsychiatric Disorders Associated with Autism

Dr. Muna Alshekaili

01:45 pm - 02:00 pmPathological Demand AvoidanceDr. Soher Balkhy


Part (4) Effective Autism Interventions VS Fads: Making Better Decisions

Al Jalila Children’s Autism Program Team:

Dr. Ammar Albanna

ABA Based Teaching Methods for Children with Autism

Mr. Mahmoud Abdul Rahim

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

Dr. Shimaa Abdel Moneim Naeem

02:00 pm - 02:10 pm Q&A

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Session Coordinators



Dr. Zamzam Al-LamkiDr. Nadia Al-Ajmi




02:10 pm - 03:15 pm Verbal Behavior Approach to Language

Mr. Mahmoud Al Sheyab

Roles of Assistive Technologyin Disabilities

(Arabic)

Mr. Eqab QasemAl-Badarneh


Part (5) Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family

Al Jalila Children’s Autism Program Team:Ms. Maya Helou

Challenging Behaviors During the Therapy Sessions

(Arabic)

Dr. Aiiat Al-Wahid

Evidence Based Video Modeling

(Arabic)

Ms. Ayat Al LawatiMs. Zahra Moshin


03:35 pm - 04:20 pm 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 Scherer

Dr. Andy Shih

END OF DAY 3


02:10 pm - 03:15 pm Concurrent Session 3 Moderators: Dr. Khalid Al-rasadi & Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan

Abstracts Session 2 Judging Committee: Dr. Khalid Al Thihli, Dr. Khalid rasadi, Dr. Hisham Al-Dalaan & Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi

02:10 pm - 02:20 pm The Therapeutic Effects of Oxytocin on the Autistic Behavior Induced by Valproic Acid Injection of Pregnant BALBc Mice Mothers

Dr. Amer KamalAl Ansaeri

02:20 pm - 02:30 pm ASD; A Genomic Tour Dr. BashayerAlMubarak

02:30 pm - 02:40 pm The Relationship Between Hyporesponsiveness Symptoms and Executive Dysfunctions in Children with Autism Dr. Rehab Alsaedi

02:40 pm - 02:50 pm What Keeps Autistic Teenagers Awake at Night: Working Towards Personalised Sleep Routine Dr. Dagmara Dimitriou

02:50 pm - 03:00 pm Awareness and Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study in Palestinian Pharmacy Practice Dr. Ramzi Shawahna

03:00 pm - 03:10 pm Effect of Body Awareness Training on Stereotyped Behaviour and Sensory Processing: A Quasi Experimental Study on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Oman Dr. Mahmoud Emam

03:10 pm - 03:15 pm Q&A

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