The III International Autism "ABA" Conference organized by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education , Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Heydar Aliyev Center, State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance, Regional Development Public Union and the "Together and Healthy" Public Union will be held in Azerbaijan on April 2-3, 2022. The conference will be organized in a hybrid format. It will be held offline at the Heydar Aliyev Center and online at the Zoom platform and representatives of non-governmental organizations will be heard and the voices of the participants will be answered.
EXPERTS
William Heward
Ed.D., BCBA-D, Professor, Emeritus in the College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, USA
Neil Martin
PhD, BCBA-D, Director of International Development, Behavior Analyst Certification Board, UK
Andy Shih
Senior Vice President, Public Health and Inclusion at Autism Speaks
Briget Taylor
PsyD, BCBA-D, Co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group, USA
Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by persistent deficiencies in the establishment and maintenance of mutual social relations, a series of limited, repetitive and inflexible behaviors, interests and activities. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are different in their intellectual functions and language abilities.
What is the ABA method and how is it applied in the field of autism?
The American Psychological Association classifies ABA as an evidence-based practice, meaning it is recognized by peer-reviewed literature as a form of treatment. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy to treat issues with communication, motor skills, and behavioral disorders.The ABA method is used to reduce reducing problematic or harmful behaviors indiscipline, aggressive, hysterical behaviors, eating problems, and self-injury.
When was the I and II International ABA Conference held?
The I International Autism ABA Azerbaijan Conference was held on February 16, 2020 with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation at the Heydar Aliyev Center with the participation of renowned ABA Professors from 7 countries. About 1000 representatives from various organizations attended the conference. II International ABA Conference was held on April 2-3, 2021 in an online format with the participation of international specialists, experts, representatives of relevant government agencies and non-governmental organizations on the "Zoom" platform.
How to participate in the III International Autism ABA Azerbaijan Conference?
To participate in the conference, you need to register on the website www.abakonfrans.az. A confirmation email will be sent to each registered participant.
Will the conference be organized online or offline?
The conference will be organized online or offline, It will be held in a hybrid format, offline at the Heydar Aliyev Center, and online via the Zoom platform. Given the pandemic conditions, the conference will be attended by a limited number of guests in the offline format.
Will the participants of the III International Autism ABA Azerbaijan Conference be certified?
Conference participants will receive a certificate in pdf format. To obtain a certificate, you need to participate 75% of all presentations at the conference.
How to get the registration form for the offline format of the conference and the link for the online format?
Before the day of the conference, all registered participants will be sent a registration form and a link to the event.