The Goal
Is to offer children with special educational needs more opportunities for their inclusion and empower educators and professionals to be more confident in supporting their needs.
The Coverage
The 2022 Conference will discuss and share topics that are essential for the success of inclusion in mainstream education and shall discuss topics related to building social, communication and academic skills in schools.
The Focus
Our conference will bring experts and educators together in an energetic forum to address the full range of issues facing children presenting with Learning Difficulties, Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s).
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Bringing Experts & Educators Together
Together We Can Make A Difference.
Together We Can Make A Difference.
Maharat Learning Center would like to invite you to The GCC Autism Inclusion Conference 2019,
which will be held on Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th, 2019 at the King Faisal
Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our conference will bring experts and educators together in an energetic forum to address the full
range of issues facing children presenting with Learning Difficulties, Developmental Delays, Intellectual
Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) today. This year, our speakers will discuss and
share topics that are essential for the success of inclusion in mainstream education and shall discuss
topics related to building social, communication and academic skills in schools.
We strongly recommend that you participate in this very important event. Our ultimate goal is to offer
children with special educational needs more opportunities for their inclusion, and empower
educators and professionals to be more confident in supporting their needs.
We hope through the GCC Autism Inclusion Conference 2019 that more students are integrated into mainstream
education and the wider community. We are confident that with your support and presence, together we can offer the best services to our children.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you at the GCC Autism Inclusion Conference 2019.
Our World Class Speakers
Sawsan Razzouq, MA
Sousan (Sawsan) H. Razzouk, M.A. is a bilingual Behavioral Supervisor at MLC. She graduated with a BA degree in Psychology, from the American University of Beirut. She acquired her MA degree in Clinical Psychology, from Columbia University (New York). In the past few years, Sawsan completed graduate coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and from the University of California (Los Angeles). For the past 12 years, Sawsan has been working in the field of mental healthcare, treatment of individuals with additional needs, and school inclusion. She is now working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In parallel, she is completing training and coursework to enhance her skills: 1) in the cognitive-behavior therapeutic approach, 2) in clinically treating individuals with trauma and attachment related difficulties, and 3) in counseling families.
In her current role in MLC, she provides behavioral intervention assessments and creates individualised ABA therapy plans. She oversees the implementation of each client’s behavioral intervention, and continuously reviews, re-assesses, and updates the plan. Additionally, she works with families and schools assist them with their students, across the many facets of the academic experience. Her training also equips her to take part in raising community awareness and support, as well as assisting in the Psychology department at MLC.
Christine Der Sarkissian, MS BCBA
Former president of Association for Behavior Anaylsis – Lebanon. Christine provides children and young adults with behavioral programs to prepare them for inclusion and support them in mainstream education. Christine obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Université Saint Joseph and a Master’s degree in Psychology- Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University.
She began training in ABA in 2005, first in London and later in Dubai. Christine is the Co-Founder and general manager of Karim- Early Behavioral Intervention Specialized Ambassadors (EBISA). She is also the project coordinator and trainer of ATDP (Autism Technician Development Program)- Jordan and consulting supervisor at Maharat Arabia Learning Center – Riyadh. Christine has practical experience in teaching and a varied record in assessment, as well as in designing and applying individualized educational and behavioral plans. She has also participated and presented several trainings, both in Lebanon and abroad. Christine has been working in special centers and several schools with inclusive systems since 1998, overseeing the work of specialists who follow and implement tailored plans for students with special needs.
Ms. Carrie McMillan Green M.S., BCBA, IBA
Ms. Carrie Green, M.S., BCBA graduated from and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in May 2003. She then received a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities in August 2004 from Auburn University. In December 2004, Carrie received her certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®).
Ms. Carrie Green has been working in the field of Autism and Developmental Disabilities for 18 years in settings spanning across adult group homes and day centers, child day centers, and school and residential facilities in America and Europe. She has worked with individuals from age 2 to age 50 and across a vast behavioural repertoire. Throughout her career, Carrie has been involved in individual programmatic work, organization-wide and State-wide policy reform, expanding the awareness and services of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and the opening of an ABA school in Ireland.
GCC Inclusion Conference Invitation
We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experiences in helping children succeed in school settings, universities and the community.
Inclusion is best achieved through a team effort of school-based teachers, external professionals, and parents, with the child at the centre of the discussions.
We hope to see you all at the GCC All for Inclusion Conference and Workshop 2022 to share, discuss, and create new futures for our special children.”
The GCC All for Inclusion Conference and Workshop 2022 is an excellent opportunity for professionals and parents to learn about best practice for the inclusion of children with additional needs. We are excited to bring this conference to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Oman and look forward to engaging in a reciprocal sharing of knowledge, skills and experience.”