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Understanding ABA for Autism
Raising Awareness & Dispelling Myths
Speakers and Panellists
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been recognized for over five decades as an effective approach for addressing behavioral challenges and communication deficits in children with autism. It is backed by substantial research and endorsed by leading organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association. In India, AIIMS New Delhi has also recognized ABA as a credible approach to autism treatment.
Despite this, ABA remains relatively new in India, and raising awareness is crucial. Many families hesitate to explore this method due to misconceptions, missing out on a proven and compassionate approach to supporting children with autism.
Session Schedule:
The event will begin with a series of talks by experts in the field of autism and behavioral therapy.
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ABA – An Evidence-Based Approach for Autism: Scientific Evidence and Case Studies – Radhika Poovayya
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Anatomy of a Tantrum: The ABA Approach to Solving Behaviour Problems – Nischita S
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Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child: How Relevant is it Today? – Radhika Poovayya
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10 Things Your Child with Autism Wants You to Know – Noor Ayesha
Following these talks, there will be a panel discussion on Multi-disciplinary Approach vs. ABA for the Early Years of an Autistic Child. This discussion will be moderated by Bharathi Prabhu and will feature Chitra Shankar, Sunanda Kolhe, Preethi Shankar, Jovitha Catherine Joy, Roshana Fulmali, and Radhika Poovayya as panelists.
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
Speakers and Panellists
Radhika Poovayya
Radhika Poovayya holds a Master’s in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, as well as a Master’s in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Florida University. She is the first speech-language pathologist in India to achieve this dual degree.
As the Founder and Director of the Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing and Samvaad Centers for Speech and ABA Therapy, she oversees three clinics in Bangalore and one in Cambodia. Under her leadership, Samvaad was the first center to organize an ABA conference in Bangalore. She is deeply committed to raising awareness about the importance of early identification of speech and hearing disorders and advocating for the effectiveness of ABA therapy.
Noor Ayesha
Noor Ayesha holds a BA and MA in History and has cleared the KAS Mains with experience in civil services. She has worked as a guest lecturer for five years and is currently a Senior ABA Therapist, a QASP-S candidate, and a Guest Lecturer at Samvaad.
Nischitha
Nischitha holds a Master’s in Psychology and has worked as a research assistant with Dr. Srinivas Murthy on Project ENRICH. She has authored Loss, Love, Growth: Lived Experiences of Children with Special Needs and a Self-Care Guidebook for Parents. She has also written various articles on autism and parenting. Currently, she serves as a Senior ABA Therapist and is a QBA candidate.
Preethi Shankar
Preethi Shankar is an Occupational Therapist at RXDX Multispeciality Hospital.
Jovitha Catherine Joy
Jovitha Catherine Joy has completed my Bachelors in Audiology and Speech language pathology (BASLP) from MAPS college, Mangalore (2015-2019), and MASLP from Dr. M. V. Shetty college (2020-2022). I am currently working in Steppingstones Center as a Speech Language pathologist.
Chitra Shankar
Roshana Fulmali
Sunanda Kolhe
Sunanda has a PhD and is a Clinical Psychologist.
