Shri Arvind Kumar
IAS, Principal Secretary,
Municipal Administration & Urban Development,
Govt. of Telangana
Dr. Neil Martin
BCBA-D, Director of International Development
BACB
Dr. Clodagh Murray
BCBA-D, Assistant Professor,
ECAE - U.A.E
Dr. Amiris DiPuglia
MD, BCBA, Educational/Parent Consultant,
PaTTAN - U.S.A
Dr. Lina Slim-Topdjian
BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Founder & Ex. Director,
A Step Ahead Program, LLC, U.S.A
Mr.Dag Stromberg
BCBA, CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst,
Stockholm, Sweden
Dr. Manish Vaidya
Chair and Associate Professor,
Department of Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas, U.S.A
Dr. Karola Dillenburger
BCBA-D, Professor,
SSESW, Queen's University Belfast
Dr. Leena Srivastava
MBBS, DCH, PGD-DN, FPN,
Developmental Pediatrician & Neurologist
Cloud Nine Hosp., Pune
Dr. Rajeshwari Ganesh
MD, DCH, Developmental Pediatrician
Surya Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Puja Kapoor
MBBS, DNB, FPN, Pediatric Neurologist
CoFounder & Director, Continua Kids
Dr. Himani Narula Khanna
MBBS, DCH, PGD-DN, Developmental Pediatrician
CoFounder & Director, Continua Kids
Dr. Jeeson C Unni
MBBS, MD, FIAP, DCH
Senior Asso Consultant
Aster Medcity, Kochi
Dr. Sheffali Gulati
MD, FAMS, FIAP, FIMSA,
Child Neurology Dept. of Pediatrics
AIIMS, New Delhi
Dr. Pratibha Singhi
MBBS, MD, FIAP, FNAMS,
Director Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental
Medanta, Gurugram
Manoj Sharma
Trustee, BMI Foundation
Dr. Smita Awasthi
BCBA-D, Founder Clinical Director
Behavior Momentum India
Sridhar Aravamudhan
Trustee, BMI Foundation
Razia
BCaBA BMI Mumbai
Dr. Ankush Singh
MD, DM, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Little Stars Children's Hospital, Hyderabad
Dr. A. Jagadish
MDS (Paed.EI), MS (Psych) DMR,
Sr. Consultant ,
Dept of pediatrics
Apollo Medical College
Shri Arvind Kumar is a graduate in Economics and a post-graduate in management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). He completed a Masters in Public Policy (MPP) from Woodrow Wilson School (WWS), Princeton University, USA as Robert McNamara Scholar, and a course on Leadership & Globalization from LSE London, UK as a Chevening Scholar. He has been in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) since 1991. Shri Kumar is presently working as the Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, and Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Departments of the Government of Telangana.
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Shri Arvind Kumar is a graduate in Economics and a post-graduate in management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). He completed a Masters in Public Policy (MPP) from Woodrow Wilson School (WWS), Princeton University, USA as Robert McNamara Scholar, and a course on Leadership & Globalization from LSE London, UK as a Chevening Scholar. He has been in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) since 1991. Shri Kumar is presently working as the Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, and Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Departments of the Government of Telangana.
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Dr. Neil Martin, Ph.D, BCBA-D has been working as a Behaviour Analyst, (clinician, academic, supervisor and researcher) since 1990. He received his PhD from the University of Reading (UK) in 1998 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2002. He was among the first handful of BCBAs in the UK and he was one of the ' ABA Lecturer 's Co-operative ' that developed the first BACB- verified course sequence in the UK. Dr. Martin has worked independently for many years teaching on a number of BACB verified course sequences, helping to establish others around the world, supervising students and consulting to numerous organisations and families both in the UK and internationally. Dr. Martin has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, The Behavior Analyst, Research in Developmental Disabilities and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, and he has special interests in the use of technology, media and software related to teaching and research. Dr. Martin was one of the international subject matter experts that last reviewed the BACB Task List and he was also one of the subject matter experts that generated the BACB Autism Task List and the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. In April 2015 Dr. Martin became the BACB 's Director of International Development to help advance the BACB 's global vision.
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Dr. Neil Martin, Ph.D, BCBA-D has been working as a Behaviour Analyst, (clinician, academic, supervisor and researcher) since 1990. He received his PhD from the University of Reading (UK) in 1998 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2002. He was among the first handful of BCBAs in the UK and he was one of the 'ABA Lecturer 's Co-operative ' that developed the first BACB- verified course sequence in the UK. Dr. Martin has worked independently for many years teaching on a number of BACB verified course sequences, helping to establish others around the world, supervising students and consulting to numerous organisations and families both in the UK and internationally. Dr. Martin has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, The Behavior Analyst, Research in Developmental Disabilities and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, and he has special interests in the use of technology, media and software related to teaching and research. Dr. Martin was one of the international subject matter experts that last reviewed the BACB Task List and he was also one of the subject matter experts that generated the BACB Autism Task List and the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. In April 2015 Dr. Martin became the BACB's Director of International Development to help advance the BACB's global vision.
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Dr. Clodagh Murray, PhD, BCBA-D Assistant Professor at Emirates College for Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Clodagh graduated with her PhD in ABA from the National University of Ireland Galway in March 2013. Her research investigated behavioural variability in children and adolescents with ASD. She identified factors associated with low variability in this population, along with remediation strategies using lag schedules of reinforcement.
Clodagh has extensive applied experience, having worked in early intervention services for children with ASD. She has since gained experience in delivering behavioural interventions to children and adults with acquired brain injury and a variety of developmental disabilities. she started the first ABA programme in a mainstream school in Ireland in October 2012. She led a team of behaviour analysts who worked on literacy and numeracy skills as well as in-school behaviour and attendance for teenagers in mainstream school who were at risk of early school leaving. She continues to provide support to this programme.
Throughout her studies, Clodagh gained lecturing experience at NUIG and at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), coordinating several modules at both Universities. She taught at TCD full-time for one semester, providing cover while the course director was on leave. Her research interests include increasing variability in individuals with ASD, teaching play and social skills and designing behavioural interventions for children and adolescents from marginalized communities.
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Dr. Clodagh Murray, PhD, BCBA-D Assistant Professor at Emirates College for Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Clodagh graduated with her PhD in ABA from the National University of Ireland Galway in March 2013. Her research investigated behavioural variability in children and adolescents with ASD. She identified factors associated with low variability in this population, along with remediation strategies using lag schedules of reinforcement.
Clodagh has extensive applied experience, having worked in early intervention services for children with ASD. She has since gained experience in delivering behavioural interventions to children and adults with acquired brain injury and a variety of developmental disabilities. she started the first ABA programme in a mainstream school in Ireland in October 2012. She led a team of behaviour analysts who worked on literacy and numeracy skills as well as in-school behaviour and attendance for teenagers in mainstream school who were at risk of early school leaving. She continues to provide support to this programme.
Throughout her studies, Clodagh gained lecturing experience at NUIG and at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), coordinating several modules at both Universities. She taught at TCD full-time for one semester, providing cover while the course director was on leave. Her research interests include increasing variability in individuals with ASD, teaching play and social skills and designing behavioural interventions for children and adolescents from marginalized communities.
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Amiris DiPuglia, M.D. , obtained her degree as a medical doctor in 1991 from the Pontificate Catholic University Mother, and master's degree in the Dominican Republic. When her eldest son Alexander was diagnosed with autism, she abandoned her medical career and pursued her certification as a behavior analyst. Dr. DiPuglia has dedicated the past 12 years to serving children with autism and other developmental delays by providing training and consultation to staff members in educational programs as well as homebound service providers. She also provides training to family members in order to promote and facilitate collaboration as well as optimize outcomes. She is currently an educational consultant for PaTTAN, serving as a parent consultant as well as working with the Autism Initiative to provide consultation and training for staff serving students with autism and related disorders.
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Amiris DiPuglia, M.D. , obtained her degree as a medical doctor in 1991 from the Pontificate Catholic University Mother, and master's degree in the Dominican Republic. When her eldest son Alexander was diagnosed with autism, she abandoned her medical career and pursued her certification as a behavior analyst. Dr. DiPuglia has dedicated the past 12 years to serving children with autism and other developmental delays by providing training and consultation to staff members in educational programs as well as homebound service providers. She also provides training to family members in order to promote and facilitate collaboration as well as optimize outcomes. She is currently an educational consultant for PaTTAN, serving as a parent consultant as well as working with the Autism Initiative to provide consultation and training for staff serving students with autism and related disorders.
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Dr. Lina Slim-Topdjian is Founding Executive Director of ASAP – A Step Ahead Program, LLC, since 2004. ASAP is an educational and behavioral consulting clinic that serves children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and speech-language and behavioral disorders. Dr. Slim is a Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with over 30 years-experience, specializing in the diagnosis and management of children with Apraxia, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and Autism, with a focus on Inter professional Collaborative Practice and Education. Dr. Slim’s professional drive is to impart the knowledge she has gained over the years, and disseminate Evidence-Based Practice and research to new students and growing professionals in the field. She is a strong proponent for empowering parents with the skills necessary to advocate and educate their children.
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Dr. Lina Slim-Topdjian is Founding Executive Director of ASAP – A Step Ahead Program, LLC, since 2004. ASAP is an educational and behavioral consulting clinic that serves children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and speech-language and behavioral disorders. Dr. Slim is a Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with over 30 years-experience, specializing in the diagnosis and management of children with Apraxia, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and Autism, with a focus on Inter professional Collaborative Practice and Education. Dr. Slim’s professional drive is to impart the knowledge she has gained over the years, and disseminate Evidence-Based Practice and research to new students and growing professionals in the field. She is a strong proponent for empowering parents with the skills necessary to advocate and educate their children.
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Dag Stromberg Trains and supervise staff at a habilitation center for young children with autism. He is Develops and implements training programs, quality control and fidelity measures. He teaches at university courses in Behavior analysis, speech-language pathology and psychology. He is President of SWABA (Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis) since Mar 2015. He studied Speech Language Pathalogy at Karolinska Institute, Sweden, 1999. He has presented his papers in many International Workshops at Russia, Paris, Chicago etc., an active member of Professional council of The Autism and Asperger Association in Sweden.
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Dag Stromberg Trains and supervise staff at a habilitation center for young children with autism. He is Develops and implements training programs, quality control and fidelity measures. He teaches at university courses in Behavior analysis, speech-language pathology and psychology. He is President of SWABA (Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis) since Mar 2015. He studied Speech Language Pathalogy at Karolinska Institute, Sweden, 1999. He has presented his papers in many International Workshops at Russia, Paris, Chicago etc., an active member of Professional council of The Autism and Asperger Association in Sweden.
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Dr. Manish Vaidya is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Behavior Analysis at Univ. of North Texas, USA. He received his Ph.D. and post-doc training at the Univ. of Florida and Univ. of Kansas. Having spent two decades studying basic processes in stimulus control and concept formation, he is currently involved in the application of behavioral science in health and medicine such as pediatric oncology and physical rehabilitation from surgery or injury. Dr. Vaidya believes that behavioral sciences can be a useful ally in managing health and healthy behavior.
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Dr. Manish Vaidya is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Behavior Analysis at Univ. of North Texas, USA. He received his Ph.D. and post-doc training at the Univ. of Florida and Univ. of Kansas. Having spent two decades studying basic processes in stimulus control and concept formation, he is currently involved in the application of behavioral science in health and medicine such as pediatric oncology and physical rehabilitation from surgery or injury. Dr. Vaidya believes that behavioral sciences can be a useful ally in managing health and healthy behavior.
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Dr. Karola Dillenburger is Professor of Behaviour Analysis and Education and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Analysis at the School of Social Science, Education and Social Work at Queens University Belfast. She is the Course Director of the MSc in Autism Spectrum Disorders (MScASD), has led the development of the MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis (MScABA), and supervises Doctoral Research Students.
Her research focuses on evidence-based early intervention for vulnerable children including those diagnosed with autism, behavioural parent training, and parenting children with disabilities across the lifespan.
Professor Dillenburger is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and has worked extensively in child care, education, and therapeutic settings. She has published widely, including eight books and one ibook, five multimedia training resources on DVDs and CD-ROMs, and nearly 100 academic peer-reviewed papers. She frequently delivers national and international keynote addresses in USA, India, Europe, and Australia.
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Dr. Karola Dillenburger is Professor of Behaviour Analysis and Education and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Analysis at the School of Social Science, Education and Social Work at Queens University Belfast. She is the Course Director of the MSc in Autism Spectrum Disorders (MScASD), has led the development of the MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis (MScABA), and supervises Doctoral Research Students.
Her research focuses on evidence-based early intervention for vulnerable children including those diagnosed with autism, behavioural parent training, and parenting children with disabilities across the lifespan.
Professor Dillenburger is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and has worked extensively in child care, education, and therapeutic settings. She has published widely, including eight books and one ibook, five multimedia training resources on DVDs and CD-ROMs, and nearly 100 academic peer-reviewed papers. She frequently delivers national and international keynote addresses in USA, India, Europe, and Australia.
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Dr. Leena Srivastava, MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), PGD ND, Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology
Dr. Srivastava specializes in Neurodevelopmental assessments of children, developmental delays, autism, psychological, emotional and behavioral problems along with scholastic issues in children. She is Incharge of a Child development centre in a medical college & hospital and has seen and evaluated more than 5000 children with developmental issues.
Dr. Srivastava specializes in Neurodevelopmental assessments of children, developmental delays, autism, psychological, emotional and behavioral problems along with scholastic issues in children. She is Incharge of a Child development centre in a medical college & hospital and has seen and evaluated more than 5000 children with developmental issues.
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Dr. Leena Srivastava, MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), PGD ND, Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology
Dr. Srivastava specializes in Neurodevelopmental assessments of children, developmental delays, autism, psychological, emotional and behavioral problems along with scholastic issues in children. She is Incharge of a Child development centre in a medical college & hospital and has seen and evaluated more than 5000 children with developmental issues.
Dr. Srivastava specializes in Neurodevelopmental assessments of children, developmental delays, autism, psychological, emotional and behavioral problems along with scholastic issues in children. She is Incharge of a Child development centre in a medical college & hospital and has seen and evaluated more than 5000 children with developmental issues.
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Dr. Rajeshwari Ganesh, MBBS, MD, DCH, FIDP
Dr. Ganesh has more than a decade of experience in assessing and formulating intervention programs of children with learning disorders. She is a Paediatric Development Consultant with Surya Superspeciality Hospitals in Mumbai. She is a specialist in dealing with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Problems in Children, Attention Deficit Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment, Cerebral Palsy, diagnosis of milestone delay (developmental delay) & assessment of high-risk neonates. Dr Rajeshwari is clinically certified to administer the ADOS [Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule].
Dr. Ganesh has more than a decade of experience in assessing and formulating intervention programs of children with learning disorders. She is a Paediatric Development Consultant with Surya Superspeciality Hospitals in Mumbai. She is a specialist in dealing with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Problems in Children, Attention Deficit Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment, Cerebral Palsy, diagnosis of milestone delay (developmental delay) & assessment of high-risk neonates. Dr Rajeshwari is clinically certified to administer the ADOS [Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule].
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Dr. Rajeshwari Ganesh, MBBS, MD, DCH, FIDP
Dr. Ganesh has more than a decade of experience in assessing and formulating intervention programs of children with learning disorders. She is a Paediatric Development Consultant with Surya Superspeciality Hospitals in Mumbai. She is a specialist in dealing with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Problems in Children, Attention Deficit Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment, Cerebral Palsy, diagnosis of milestone delay (developmental delay) & assessment of high-risk neonates. Dr Rajeshwari is clinically certified to administer the ADOS [Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule].
Dr. Ganesh has more than a decade of experience in assessing and formulating intervention programs of children with learning disorders. She is a Paediatric Development Consultant with Surya Superspeciality Hospitals in Mumbai. She is a specialist in dealing with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Problems in Children, Attention Deficit Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment, Cerebral Palsy, diagnosis of milestone delay (developmental delay) & assessment of high-risk neonates. Dr Rajeshwari is clinically certified to administer the ADOS [Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule].
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Dr. Puja Kapoor, MBBS, DNB ( Paediatrics), FIPN, Fellowship in Electrophysiology
Dr. Kapoor is a reputed pediatric neurologist with more than 13 yrs of extensive experience in treating children with epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and neurogenetic disorders. She also specializes in diagnosing and treating autism, hyperactivity, global developmental delay, metabolic problems, cerebral palsy, and behavioral problems. She is highly qualified and has done a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Electrophysiology from reputed educational institutes.
Dr. Kapoor is a reputed pediatric neurologist with more than 13 yrs of extensive experience in treating children with epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and neurogenetic disorders. She also specializes in diagnosing and treating autism, hyperactivity, global developmental delay, metabolic problems, cerebral palsy, and behavioral problems. She is highly qualified and has done a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Electrophysiology from reputed educational institutes.
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Dr. Puja Kapoor, MBBS, DNB ( Paediatrics), FIPN, Fellowship in Electrophysiology
Dr. Kapoor is a reputed pediatric neurologist with more than 13 yrs of extensive experience in treating children with epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and neurogenetic disorders. She also specializes in diagnosing and treating autism, hyperactivity, global developmental delay, metabolic problems, cerebral palsy, and behavioral problems. She is highly qualified and has done a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Electrophysiology from reputed educational institutes.
Dr. Kapoor is a reputed pediatric neurologist with more than 13 yrs of extensive experience in treating children with epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and neurogenetic disorders. She also specializes in diagnosing and treating autism, hyperactivity, global developmental delay, metabolic problems, cerebral palsy, and behavioral problems. She is highly qualified and has done a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Electrophysiology from reputed educational institutes.
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Dr. Himani Narula Khanna, MBBS, DCH
Dr. Khanna is a Pediatrician with an experience of 16 years in this field. She practices at the CK Birla Hospital for Women in Gurgaon. She is a member of MIAP, Member GDBP, Member NCDP and Member BFNI. Her expertise is in diagnosis and treatment planning for children with Autism spectrum disorders, evaluation and treatment planning of children with attention deficit and hyperactivity, Down syndrome follow up, Screening of a children with Learning disablilities, Child Development Disease Treatment and Routine child Developmental Evaluation.
Dr. Khanna is a Pediatrician with an experience of 16 years in this field. She practices at the CK Birla Hospital for Women in Gurgaon. She is a member of MIAP, Member GDBP, Member NCDP and Member BFNI. Her expertise is in diagnosis and treatment planning for children with Autism spectrum disorders, evaluation and treatment planning of children with attention deficit and hyperactivity, Down syndrome follow up, Screening of a children with Learning disablilities, Child Development Disease Treatment and Routine child Developmental Evaluation.
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Dr. Himani Narula Khanna, MBBS, DCH
Dr. Khanna is a Pediatrician with an experience of 16 years in this field. She practices at the CK Birla Hospital for Women in Gurgaon. She is a member of MIAP, Member GDBP, Member NCDP and Member BFNI. Her expertise is in diagnosis and treatment planning for children with Autism spectrum disorders, evaluation and treatment planning of children with attention deficit and hyperactivity, Down syndrome follow up, Screening of a children with Learning disablilities, Child Development Disease Treatment and Routine child Developmental Evaluation.
Dr. Khanna is a Pediatrician with an experience of 16 years in this field. She practices at the CK Birla Hospital for Women in Gurgaon. She is a member of MIAP, Member GDBP, Member NCDP and Member BFNI. Her expertise is in diagnosis and treatment planning for children with Autism spectrum disorders, evaluation and treatment planning of children with attention deficit and hyperactivity, Down syndrome follow up, Screening of a children with Learning disablilities, Child Development Disease Treatment and Routine child Developmental Evaluation.
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Dr. Jeeson Unni, MD in Paediatrics, DCH, Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Unni is a veteran Paediatrician with more than 31 years of experience and is an expert in paediatric and adolescent medicine. One of the most respected personalities in the paediatric healthcare fraternity, his areas of special interest include learning disabilities, developmental paediatrics, vaccinology, adolescent counselling and family life education & life skills training for children and adolescents. Dr. Jeeson C Unni is the brain behind the IAP Drug Formulary, the Bible of paediatric drug information used by more than 20,000 Paediatricians worldwide.
Dr. Unni is a veteran Paediatrician with more than 31 years of experience and is an expert in paediatric and adolescent medicine. One of the most respected personalities in the paediatric healthcare fraternity, his areas of special interest include learning disabilities, developmental paediatrics, vaccinology, adolescent counselling and family life education & life skills training for children and adolescents. Dr. Jeeson C Unni is the brain behind the IAP Drug Formulary, the Bible of paediatric drug information used by more than 20,000 Paediatricians worldwide.
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Dr. Jeeson Unni, MD in Paediatrics, DCH, Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Unni is a veteran Paediatrician with more than 31 years of experience and is an expert in paediatric and adolescent medicine. One of the most respected personalities in the paediatric healthcare fraternity, his areas of special interest include learning disabilities, developmental paediatrics, vaccinology, adolescent counselling and family life education & life skills training for children and adolescents. Dr. Jeeson C Unni is the brain behind the IAP Drug Formulary, the Bible of paediatric drug information used by more than 20,000 Paediatricians worldwide.
Dr. Unni is a veteran Paediatrician with more than 31 years of experience and is an expert in paediatric and adolescent medicine. One of the most respected personalities in the paediatric healthcare fraternity, his areas of special interest include learning disabilities, developmental paediatrics, vaccinology, adolescent counselling and family life education & life skills training for children and adolescents. Dr. Jeeson C Unni is the brain behind the IAP Drug Formulary, the Bible of paediatric drug information used by more than 20,000 Paediatricians worldwide.
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Dr. Sheffali Gulati, MBBS, MD, FIAP, FIMSA
Dr. Gulati is the Professor and Chief of the Child Neurology Division in the Department of Pediatrics of AlIMS in New Delhi. She was part of the team to start DM (Pediatric Neurology program) for the first time in S-E Asia in 2004. Dr. Gulati's areas of interest are developmental disabilities including autism & cerebral palsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurogenetics, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, electrophysiology and stem cells. Dr. Gulati has participated in 210 research publications in various international and national journals.
Dr. Gulati is the Professor and Chief of the Child Neurology Division in the Department of Pediatrics of AlIMS in New Delhi. She was part of the team to start DM (Pediatric Neurology program) for the first time in S-E Asia in 2004. Dr. Gulati's areas of interest are developmental disabilities including autism & cerebral palsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurogenetics, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, electrophysiology and stem cells. Dr. Gulati has participated in 210 research publications in various international and national journals.
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Dr. Sheffali Gulati, MBBS, MD, FIAP, FIMSA
Dr. Gulati is the Professor and Chief of the Child Neurology Division in the Department of Pediatrics of AlIMS in New Delhi. She was part of the team to start DM (Pediatric Neurology program) for the first time in S-E Asia in 2004. Dr. Gulati's areas of interest are developmental disabilities including autism & cerebral palsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurogenetics, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, electrophysiology and stem cells. Dr. Gulati has participated in 210 research publications in various international and national journals.
Dr. Gulati is the Professor and Chief of the Child Neurology Division in the Department of Pediatrics of AlIMS in New Delhi. She was part of the team to start DM (Pediatric Neurology program) for the first time in S-E Asia in 2004. Dr. Gulati's areas of interest are developmental disabilities including autism & cerebral palsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurogenetics, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, electrophysiology and stem cells. Dr. Gulati has participated in 210 research publications in various international and national journals.
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Dr. Pratibha Singhi, MD (Ped.), Fellow in Pediatrics
Dr. Singhi is a world-renowned child neurologist with over 38 years of clinical experience and is the Director – Paediatric Neurology at Medanta Hospitals, Gurgaon. She has published over 400 papers in Indian and International peer reviewed journals and has received several national and international awards and orations for her work. Her main areas of research are Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections.
Dr. Singhi is a world-renowned child neurologist with over 38 years of clinical experience and is the Director – Paediatric Neurology at Medanta Hospitals, Gurgaon. She has published over 400 papers in Indian and International peer reviewed journals and has received several national and international awards and orations for her work. Her main areas of research are Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections.
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Dr. Pratibha Singhi, MD (Ped.), Fellow in Pediatrics
Dr. Singhi is a world-renowned child neurologist with over 38 years of clinical experience and is the Director – Paediatric Neurology at Medanta Hospitals, Gurgaon. She has published over 400 papers in Indian and International peer reviewed journals and has received several national and international awards and orations for her work. Her main areas of research are Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections.
Dr. Singhi is a world-renowned child neurologist with over 38 years of clinical experience and is the Director – Paediatric Neurology at Medanta Hospitals, Gurgaon. She has published over 400 papers in Indian and International peer reviewed journals and has received several national and international awards and orations for her work. Her main areas of research are Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections.
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Manoj Sharma, Trustee, BMI Foundation
Manoj Sharma is a technocrat and a graduate in Metallurgy Engineering. He has 40 years of experience in the field of Engineering, Marketing and International Trade. Having worked with National & International clients, he started his own small scale manufacturing enterprise in 1991. Manoj has wide knowledge of International trade and marketing and works in close partnerships with firms in Switzerland and Canada. He has travelled widely across the globe and worked closely in European, US and Japanese Markets. He has been associated in the field of Autism from last 6 years, doing social services.
Manoj Sharma is a technocrat and a graduate in Metallurgy Engineering. He has 40 years of experience in the field of Engineering, Marketing and International Trade. Having worked with National & International clients, he started his own small scale manufacturing enterprise in 1991. Manoj has wide knowledge of International trade and marketing and works in close partnerships with firms in Switzerland and Canada. He has travelled widely across the globe and worked closely in European, US and Japanese Markets. He has been associated in the field of Autism from last 6 years, doing social services.
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Manoj Sharma, Trustee, BMI Foundation
Manoj Sharma is a technocrat and a graduate in Metallurgy Engineering. He has 40 years of experience in the field of Engineering, Marketing and International Trade. Having worked with National & International clients, he started his own small scale manufacturing enterprise in 1991. Manoj has wide knowledge of International trade and marketing and works in close partnerships with firms in Switzerland and Canada. He has travelled widely across the globe and worked closely in European, US and Japanese Markets. He has been associated in the field of Autism from last 6 years, doing social services.
Manoj Sharma is a technocrat and a graduate in Metallurgy Engineering. He has 40 years of experience in the field of Engineering, Marketing and International Trade. Having worked with National & International clients, he started his own small scale manufacturing enterprise in 1991. Manoj has wide knowledge of International trade and marketing and works in close partnerships with firms in Switzerland and Canada. He has travelled widely across the globe and worked closely in European, US and Japanese Markets. He has been associated in the field of Autism from last 6 years, doing social services.
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Dr. Smita Awasthi - First Indian BCBA-D, Founder & Director, Behavior Momentum India
Dr. Smita Awasthi, Ph.D., BCBA-D, holds a Doctorate in Behavior Analysis and has 38 years of clinical experience, consulting and training more than 6000 people affected by autism and their families across India, Bangladesh, U.K., Oman, U.A.E and Nepal. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of Behavior Momentum India (www.behaviormomentum.com) established in 2010 to provide behavioral interventions. She has worked on capacity building, skilling therapists and mentoring students in latest technologies in autism intervention. She authored several paper and poster presentations in international scientific conferences in the last 14 years and has been an invited speaker at various conferences including ones by Queen's University Belfast and the Panteion University of Athens, Greece. She is the first Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from India and has completed large research studies on inducing first instances of speech in children with autism as part of her Ph.D. dissertation. She is focused on parent empowerment and provides tele-health services to families in remote parts of India. She is the Program Director of the only BACB approved course in behavior analysis in India and has been recognized for her advocacy on evidence based services. Among other awards she also received the Governor's award for dissemination of autism in the State of U.P. in India in 2005 and the SABA award from the Association of Behavior Analysis International, U.S.A.
Dr. Smita Awasthi, Ph.D., BCBA-D, holds a Doctorate in Behavior Analysis and has 38 years of clinical experience, consulting and training more than 6000 people affected by autism and their families across India, Bangladesh, U.K., Oman, U.A.E and Nepal. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of Behavior Momentum India (www.behaviormomentum.com) established in 2010 to provide behavioral interventions. She has worked on capacity building, skilling therapists and mentoring students in latest technologies in autism intervention. She authored several paper and poster presentations in international scientific conferences in the last 14 years and has been an invited speaker at various conferences including ones by Queen's University Belfast and the Panteion University of Athens, Greece. She is the first Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from India and has completed large research studies on inducing first instances of speech in children with autism as part of her Ph.D. dissertation. She is focused on parent empowerment and provides tele-health services to families in remote parts of India. She is the Program Director of the only BACB approved course in behavior analysis in India and has been recognized for her advocacy on evidence based services. Among other awards she also received the Governor's award for dissemination of autism in the State of U.P. in India in 2005 and the SABA award from the Association of Behavior Analysis International, U.S.A.
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Dr. Smita Awasthi - First Indian BCBA-D, Founder & Director, Behavior Momentum India
Dr. Smita Awasthi, Ph.D., BCBA-D, holds a Doctorate in Behavior Analysis and has 38 years of clinical experience, consulting and training more than 6000 people affected by autism and their families across India, Bangladesh, U.K., Oman, U.A.E and Nepal. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of Behavior Momentum India (www.behaviormomentum.com) established in 2010 to provide behavioral interventions. She has worked on capacity building, skilling therapists and mentoring students in latest technologies in autism intervention. She authored several paper and poster presentations in international scientific conferences in the last 14 years and has been an invited speaker at various conferences including ones by Queen's University Belfast and the Panteion University of Athens, Greece. She is the first Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from India and has completed large research studies on inducing first instances of speech in children with autism as part of her Ph.D. dissertation. She is focused on parent empowerment and provides tele-health services to families in remote parts of India. She is the Program Director of the only BACB approved course in behavior analysis in India and has been recognized for her advocacy on evidence based services. Among other awards she also received the Governor's award for dissemination of autism in the State of U.P. in India in 2005 and the SABA award from the Association of Behavior Analysis International, U.S.A.
Dr. Smita Awasthi, Ph.D., BCBA-D, holds a Doctorate in Behavior Analysis and has 38 years of clinical experience, consulting and training more than 6000 people affected by autism and their families across India, Bangladesh, U.K., Oman, U.A.E and Nepal. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of Behavior Momentum India (www.behaviormomentum.com) established in 2010 to provide behavioral interventions. She has worked on capacity building, skilling therapists and mentoring students in latest technologies in autism intervention. She authored several paper and poster presentations in international scientific conferences in the last 14 years and has been an invited speaker at various conferences including ones by Queen's University Belfast and the Panteion University of Athens, Greece. She is the first Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from India and has completed large research studies on inducing first instances of speech in children with autism as part of her Ph.D. dissertation. She is focused on parent empowerment and provides tele-health services to families in remote parts of India. She is the Program Director of the only BACB approved course in behavior analysis in India and has been recognized for her advocacy on evidence based services. Among other awards she also received the Governor's award for dissemination of autism in the State of U.P. in India in 2005 and the SABA award from the Association of Behavior Analysis International, U.S.A.
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Sridhar Aravamudhan, Trustee, BMI Foundation
Sridhar Aravamudhan, B.E., PGDM, M.A, BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a mechanical engineering graduate and holds a postgraduate degree in management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. After working in business development and operations management roles with leading transnational corporations like Pepsico, British Petroleum and Tech Mahindra for 22 years , to help his daughter on the autism spectrum, 8 years ago, he started learning Behavior Analysis. Mentored by Dr. Smita Awasthi, he started as a therapist working with other children with autism, went on to complete a Masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism Emphasis from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana,United states and became a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificant number 1-12-12008 ) in 2012 . He works with Behavior Momentum India ( www.behaviormomentum.com) as a Consultant and Research Associate. He trains therapists and parents and believes that research drives practice excellence. He helps children on the autism spectrum acquire new skills, shapes socially appropriate behaviors and finds effective methods to address challenging behviors. He teaches Applied Behavior Analysis as a faculty in the Board approved course sequence in India to national and international students. His research interests include teaching conditional discriminations, Precision Teaching and articulation training and he has presented several research papers and posters in international and national conferences. He is also a past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis India.
Sridhar Aravamudhan, B.E., PGDM, M.A, BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a mechanical engineering graduate and holds a postgraduate degree in management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. After working in business development and operations management roles with leading transnational corporations like Pepsico, British Petroleum and Tech Mahindra for 22 years , to help his daughter on the autism spectrum, 8 years ago, he started learning Behavior Analysis. Mentored by Dr. Smita Awasthi, he started as a therapist working with other children with autism, went on to complete a Masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism Emphasis from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana,United states and became a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificant number 1-12-12008 ) in 2012 . He works with Behavior Momentum India ( www.behaviormomentum.com) as a Consultant and Research Associate. He trains therapists and parents and believes that research drives practice excellence. He helps children on the autism spectrum acquire new skills, shapes socially appropriate behaviors and finds effective methods to address challenging behviors. He teaches Applied Behavior Analysis as a faculty in the Board approved course sequence in India to national and international students. His research interests include teaching conditional discriminations, Precision Teaching and articulation training and he has presented several research papers and posters in international and national conferences. He is also a past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis India.
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Sridhar Aravamudhan, Trustee, BMI Foundation
Sridhar Aravamudhan, B.E., PGDM, M.A, BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a mechanical engineering graduate and holds a postgraduate degree in management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. After working in business development and operations management roles with leading transnational corporations like Pepsico, British Petroleum and Tech Mahindra for 22 years , to help his daughter on the autism spectrum, 8 years ago, he started learning Behavior Analysis. Mentored by Dr. Smita Awasthi, he started as a therapist working with other children with autism, went on to complete a Masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism Emphasis from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana,United states and became a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificant number 1-12-12008 ) in 2012 . He works with Behavior Momentum India ( www.behaviormomentum.com) as a Consultant and Research Associate. He trains therapists and parents and believes that research drives practice excellence. He helps children on the autism spectrum acquire new skills, shapes socially appropriate behaviors and finds effective methods to address challenging behviors. He teaches Applied Behavior Analysis as a faculty in the Board approved course sequence in India to national and international students. His research interests include teaching conditional discriminations, Precision Teaching and articulation training and he has presented several research papers and posters in international and national conferences. He is also a past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis India.
Sridhar Aravamudhan, B.E., PGDM, M.A, BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a mechanical engineering graduate and holds a postgraduate degree in management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. After working in business development and operations management roles with leading transnational corporations like Pepsico, British Petroleum and Tech Mahindra for 22 years , to help his daughter on the autism spectrum, 8 years ago, he started learning Behavior Analysis. Mentored by Dr. Smita Awasthi, he started as a therapist working with other children with autism, went on to complete a Masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism Emphasis from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana,United states and became a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificant number 1-12-12008 ) in 2012 . He works with Behavior Momentum India ( www.behaviormomentum.com) as a Consultant and Research Associate. He trains therapists and parents and believes that research drives practice excellence. He helps children on the autism spectrum acquire new skills, shapes socially appropriate behaviors and finds effective methods to address challenging behviors. He teaches Applied Behavior Analysis as a faculty in the Board approved course sequence in India to national and international students. His research interests include teaching conditional discriminations, Precision Teaching and articulation training and he has presented several research papers and posters in international and national conferences. He is also a past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis India.
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Razia is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with over 18 years’ experience in the field of autism. She is the Center-in-Charge at Behavior Momentum India’s (BMI) Mumbai branch. She trains staff in basic behavioral principles, DTT, natural environment training, VBMAPP, skills assessments, data taking, data graphing, functional behavioural assessments and behavior plan implementation. She has experience in working with children between ages 2 years to 19 years. Razia has been involved with research at BMI and has presented posters at the 2017 ABA International conference at Denver and also presented original papers and posters at ABA India conferences between 2011 – 2016.
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Razia is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with over 18 years’ experience in the field of autism. She is the Center-in-Charge at Behavior Momentum India’s (BMI) Mumbai branch. She trains staff in basic behavioral principles, DTT, natural environment training, VBMAPP, skills assessments, data taking, data graphing, functional behavioural assessments and behavior plan implementation. She has experience in working with children between ages 2 years to 19 years. Razia has been involved with research at BMI and has presented posters at the 2017 ABA International conference at Denver and also presented original papers and posters at ABA India conferences between 2011 – 2016.
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Dr. Ankush Singh, MD (Pediatrics), DM (Pediatric Neurology)
Dr. Ankush Singh has over 15 years of experience practicing medicine in various hospitals and clinics. He specializes in Development Assessment. He is one of the certified Child Neurologist from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has an experience in managing the wide range of neurological problems in children. He is currently working as Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Little Stars Children's Hospital, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.
Dr. Ankush Singh has over 15 years of experience practicing medicine in various hospitals and clinics. He specializes in Development Assessment. He is one of the certified Child Neurologist from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has an experience in managing the wide range of neurological problems in children. He is currently working as Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Little Stars Children's Hospital, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.
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Dr. Ankush Singh, MD (Pediatrics), DM (Pediatric Neurology)
Dr. Ankush Singh has over 15 years of experience practicing medicine in various hospitals and clinics. He specializes in Development Assessment. He is one of the certified Child Neurologist from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has an experience in managing the wide range of neurological problems in children. He is currently working as Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Little Stars Children's Hospital, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.
Dr. Ankush Singh has over 15 years of experience practicing medicine in various hospitals and clinics. He specializes in Development Assessment. He is one of the certified Child Neurologist from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has an experience in managing the wide range of neurological problems in children. He is currently working as Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Little Stars Children's Hospital, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.
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Dr. A. Jagadish, MDS (Paed Early Intervention) (Osm), MS (Psych) & DMR
Dr. A. Jagadish is the reputed Sr.consultant Neonate & Paediatric Early Interventionist (Developmental Disabilities) at Neuro Developmental Clinic,Dept of Paediatrics,Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ,Apollo Health City ,Hyderabd. He is the one of Certified Master Trainer in Autism Tools INDT-ASD & ISAA from Paed.Neurology AIIMS,New Delhi and Master Trainer in Early Intervention(Developmental Disabilities) and specialized in Neuro developmental Assessment,Planning and Early Intervention to IUGR children at risk and high risk in 0 to 3 years age group in NICU and on Out Patient basis.And main areas of interest are ASD,ADHD,SLD ,CP,Neuro Developmental and Neuro Muscular disorders and their Early Therapeutic Interventional Program.And also Early detection and management of developmental delays including Developmental Disabilities (Motor,Sensory,Visual,Cognitive ,Speech -Language,Hearing,Genetic &Multiple Disabilities) and is the Member of NDP and I-CANCL of IAP and IACP.
Dr. A. Jagadish is the reputed Sr.consultant Neonate & Paediatric Early Interventionist (Developmental Disabilities) at Neuro Developmental Clinic,Dept of Paediatrics,Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ,Apollo Health City ,Hyderabd. He is the one of Certified Master Trainer in Autism Tools INDT-ASD & ISAA from Paed.Neurology AIIMS,New Delhi and Master Trainer in Early Intervention(Developmental Disabilities) and specialized in Neuro developmental Assessment,Planning and Early Intervention to IUGR children at risk and high risk in 0 to 3 years age group in NICU and on Out Patient basis.And main areas of interest are ASD,ADHD,SLD ,CP,Neuro Developmental and Neuro Muscular disorders and their Early Therapeutic Interventional Program.And also Early detection and management of developmental delays including Developmental Disabilities (Motor,Sensory,Visual,Cognitive ,Speech -Language,Hearing,Genetic &Multiple Disabilities) and is the Member of NDP and I-CANCL of IAP and IACP.
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Dr. A. Jagadish, MDS (Paed Early Intervention) (Osm), MS (Psych) & DMR
Dr. A. Jagadish is the reputed Sr.consultant Neonate & Paediatric Early Interventionist (Developmental Disabilities) at Neuro Developmental Clinic,Dept of Paediatrics,Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ,Apollo Health City ,Hyderabd. He is the one of Certified Master Trainer in Autism Tools INDT-ASD & ISAA from Paed.Neurology AIIMS,New Delhi and Master Trainer in Early Intervention(Developmental Disabilities) and specialized in Neuro developmental Assessment,Planning and Early Intervention to IUGR children at risk and high risk in 0 to 3 years age group in NICU and on Out Patient basis.And main areas of interest are ASD,ADHD,SLD ,CP,Neuro Developmental and Neuro Muscular disorders and their Early Therapeutic Interventional Program.And also Early detection and management of developmental delays including Developmental Disabilities (Motor,Sensory,Visual,Cognitive ,Speech -Language,Hearing,Genetic &Multiple Disabilities) and is the Member of NDP and I-CANCL of IAP and IACP.
Dr. A. Jagadish is the reputed Sr.consultant Neonate & Paediatric Early Interventionist (Developmental Disabilities) at Neuro Developmental Clinic,Dept of Paediatrics,Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ,Apollo Health City ,Hyderabd. He is the one of Certified Master Trainer in Autism Tools INDT-ASD & ISAA from Paed.Neurology AIIMS,New Delhi and Master Trainer in Early Intervention(Developmental Disabilities) and specialized in Neuro developmental Assessment,Planning and Early Intervention to IUGR children at risk and high risk in 0 to 3 years age group in NICU and on Out Patient basis.And main areas of interest are ASD,ADHD,SLD ,CP,Neuro Developmental and Neuro Muscular disorders and their Early Therapeutic Interventional Program.And also Early detection and management of developmental delays including Developmental Disabilities (Motor,Sensory,Visual,Cognitive ,Speech -Language,Hearing,Genetic &Multiple Disabilities) and is the Member of NDP and I-CANCL of IAP and IACP.
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