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– The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation brought together international autism experts at the fourth annual conference “Autism. A world of opportunities”
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Leading international experts in the field of autism research gathered in Almaty for the 4th Annual International Conference “Autism. World of Opportunities.” The conference, jointly organized by the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation and Narxoz University, attracted more than 500 in-person and 8,000 online participants over the course of two days (29-30 November).
Speakers included UCLA lead researcher and professor Dr. Connie Kasari, Adelphi University professor and author Dr. Stephen Shore, renowned scientist and author Dr. Temple Gradin, and many more experts from Kazakhstan and from all over the world. Participants included psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, teachers, and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Dr Stephen Shore commented that “these types of conferences are a great example of how people with autism can participate in social activities.” He added that various issues related to autism were discussed, including education, and that the conference is an important step in improving the lives of autistic people.
One of the main topics of discussion was the early identification of autism, which is key to the successful integration of autistic people into society. In one of the conversations, Dr. Almaz Sharman, President of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, spoke with Dr. Joseph Buxbaum, Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research, about new approaches to early diagnosis, such as the possibility of diagnosing autism by identifying of genetic mutations in the family.
There is still no official state program for the early diagnosis of autism in Kazakhstan. The foundation’s activities in this field, including the annual conference, aim to address this problem. According to Dr. Almaz Sharman, “spreading awareness about the challenges faced by children and adults with autism can lead to a more understanding society and better integration and opportunities for autistic people in Kazakhstan.”
The “Autism. A world for all” program, through which the conference was organized, is the flagship project of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. The program was created in 2014 to provide support to families and improve the lives of autistic children. As of today, 11 “Asyl Miras” autism centers have been established in Kazakhstan, employing more than 200 specialists trained by international experts. More than 14,000 autistic children have participated in the program so far.
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