The ASD1 community needs support, insights and initiatives. For a decade, the Autism. Challenges & Solutions conference has been addressing the educational challenges faced by the families with ASD, teachers, behavior analysts/therapists, doctors, researchers, human rights activists and specialized NGOs.
“What is crucial today is to make sure the professional assistance is more accessible to the families and children affected by ASD. This is the reason why we have been partnering with the conference for several years. Such events, where the leading experts share their knowledge, help improve the quality of life of people with autism and contribute to inclusive society in Russia,” Natalia Medunova, CEO of PROGRESS, believes.
On April 23 and 24, the anniversary conference will offer an extensive online program with the lectures and presentations by the senior industry experts. Irina N. Zakharova, Chief Pediatrician in the Central Federal District of Russia, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation, Professor and Head of the Pediatrics Department named after Academician G. Speransky at the Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, will deliver a presentation on the specificity of nutrition in babies with autism. As a recognized master in pediatrics and gastroenterology, Ms Zakharova will explain how babies shape their eating habits, how to build an adequate and complete diet and how important it is to make commercial baby food part of children’s nutrition.
On April 25, the Smart City Pavilion at the Exhibition of National Economy Achievements will host an in-зerson event where the conference attendees and partners will present their themed stands. Those coming to the FrutoNyanya stand can communicate with a representative of PROGRESS, get additional information about the brand and its assortment as well as taste some new products. The business block will also include a round table dedicated to inclusive education in Russia.
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1 ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.