Abu Dhabi

Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, the organization, in collaboration and coordination with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), and Lotus Holistic Group Abu Dhabi, is hosting the 12th International Conference on Advances in Autism Research

With 20 sessions and over 40 workshops, the conference will cover the latest developments in autism research, featuring more than 100 speakers."




Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, the organization, in collaboration and coordination with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), and Lotus Holistic Group Abu Dhabi, is hosting the 12th International Conference on Advances in Autism Research from April 27th to April 30th, 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Abdullah Al Hameidan, the Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, stated that hosting Abu Dhabi for the 12th International Conference on Advances in Autism Research stems from the success of the previous editions of the conference and the achievements in the field of care and rehabilitation for various categories of people of determination, especially individuals with autism. He expressed hope that these successes would continue through this global gathering, where experiences are exchanged, fruitful experiments are presented, and various topics are objectively and scientifically discussed to enrich the experiences and experiments of all participants and specialists in this field to support the development of services, care methods, and rehabilitation for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder.


In addition, during the press conference held at the organization's headquarters, it was emphasized that the conference aims to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder and maximize the utilization of practical research and recent studies in this field. It provides a real opportunity for participants, including experts, staff of the organization, institutions, and relevant entities from various countries around the world, as well as parents of individuals with autism, to access the best practices related to autism.


Mr. Abdullah Al Hameidan stated: "The conference will continue for four days at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, featuring 20 sessions covering the latest developments in autism research. There were 18 sessions at the 2023 conference. The program includes over 40 workshops, whereas the previous conference included 4 workshops and 3 seminars, along with several dialogue sessions with parents and decision-makers. More than 100 speakers from over 20 countries, specialized in behavior modification and biomedical advancements, will participate. In the 2023 conference, there were 52 speakers. The presence of this multitude of experts and participants contributes to generating useful and impactful recommendations in the field of autism care. Our aim is to provide the best means of treatment and continue on the path of humanitarian work to ensure the sustainability of the UAE's leadership in caring for all humanitarian aspects."

Dr. Abdulhamid Abdelhay, member of the executive committee and head of the media committee for the conference, stated: "Preparations for the conference were conducted in collaboration and coordination between Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, ADNOC, SEHA, and Lotus Holistic Group for Complementary Medicine. Invitations were extended to renowned doctors, researchers, and specialists to participate in the conference to present the latest developments in research and methods for the care and treatment of various forms of autism spectrum disorder."

He urged relevant entities and institutions to fulfill their sustainable social responsibilities to support and endorse these efforts, ensuring the continuation of this annual conference. It aims to serve as a scientific beacon and a bright beacon of hope for individuals with autism, providing them with the best international resources, successful experiences, and beneficial solutions.

The conference aims to:

1. Provide initial knowledge in the theory and practice of autism treatment to the international community.
2. Accelerate the dissemination of new, effective, and safe measures, both medical and educational, to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
3. Showcase innovative research and achievements in biomedical science that may help meet the diverse needs of autism.
4. Present the results of the pilot phase of a unique experimental project for educating children with autism based on an innovative model of comprehensive education for children with special cognitive needs.
5. Benefit from the best international practices and the latest research.

Additionally, the conference aims to achieve a strong educational mission through wide participation and extensive media communication. It aims to form working groups to implement international projects in the fields of research and clinical practice. Furthermore, it seeks to discuss methods and approaches to implementing some of these results in international practice and to establish a starting point for the development of biomedical science in the search for clinical diagnostic methods for autism and autism intervention approaches.

Page Last Update: 24 April 2024
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