Live Schedule - March 2023
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Friday | 3rd | 6:30 PM IST | Anuradha Deshpande | Tantrums and Meltdowns in Children Experiencing Autism |  |
| Friday | 10th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Payal Shewani | Play based technique to increase sitting tolerance in Autism. | |
| Tuesday | 14th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis | Autism:Face Yoga: Art | |
| Friday | 17th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Alok Arora | Depression in Autism | |
| Tuesday | 21st | 6:30 PM IST | April DeAngelis | Why You’re Autistic Child Isn’t Talking: Neurodevelopmental Foundations to Communication | |
| Friday | 24th | 6:30 PM IST | Kalyani | Development skills and Communication skills: how important roles are with autism students | |
| Tuesday | 28th | 6:30 PM IST | Nilanjana Rambothu | How to enhance teaching academics for neurodiverse children | |
| Friday | 31st | 6:30 PM IST | Prasanna Lakshmidas | Basic Sensory Strategies for Communication in case of ASD | |
Live Schedule - February 2023
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Tuesday | 7th | 6:30 PM IST | Natalie Castro | Creating And Autism Friendly Home |  |
| Friday | 10th | 6:30 PM IST | Shama Hamdani, India | Understanding Autism' | |
| Tuesday | 14th | 6:30 PM IST | April DeAngelis, USA | Integrative Autism Support - The Order of Operations for an Integrative Autism Support Plan | |
| Friday | 17th | 6:30 PM IST | Sitanshu Kumar, India | CAPABILITY- Make it a Mission | |
| Tuesday | 21st | 6:30 PM IST | Rahul Bam, India | Understanding Stigma in Autism and Amental Health | |
| Friday | 24th | 6:30 PM IST | Salma Akhter, Bangladesh | Oral Placement Therapy for kids with Autism | |
| Tuesday | 28th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Face Yoga:Autism and Ur Questions | |
Live Schedule - January 2023
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Tuesday | 3rd | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Autism : Face yoga @ Workplace | |
| Friday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Benny Anbu Daniel, UK | Skilled Focus Intervention for kids with Autism | |
| Tuesday | 10th | 6:30 PM IST | Charvi Shastri, India | How Different Therapies Work for kids on the Autism Spectrum | |
| Friday | 13th | 6:30 PM IST | Hemlata Verma, India | Visual Sensory Issues | |
| Tuesday | 17th | 6:30 PM IST | Richa Kapoor, India | Reflexes and Sensory Development for kids with Autism | |
| Friday | 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Vandna, India | "What's Before Handwriting" | |
| Tuesday | 24th | 6:30 PM IST | Jyotsna R Pansare, India | Aqua Therapy for kids and adults with special needs | |
| Friday | 27th | 6:30 PM IST | Sayeeda Hussain, India | Importance of Shadow Teacher for Learning | |
| Tuesday | 31st | 6:30 PM IST | Saniya Modi, India | Telerehabilitation for Children with Autism | |
Live Schedule - December 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Friday | 2nd | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Autism : Face Yoga and Your Questions | |
| Tuesday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Meenakshi, India | Unveiling the World of Autism | |
| Friday | 9th | 6:30 PM IST | Kamini Lakhani, India | Core Deficits of Autism | |
| Tuesday | 13th | 6:30 PM IST | John David, USA | Alexithymia and its high rate of overlap with Autism Spectrum Disorder! | |
| Friday | 16th | 6:30 PM IST | Vishakha, India | Let's fight Autism Together (Zindagi Warriors in collaboration with Autism Connect) |
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| Tuesday | 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Kristi Jacobsen, USA | Navigating the Journey with Autism | |
| Friday | 23rd | 6:30 PM IST | Shweta, India | The Importance Of Play Skills | |
| Tuesday | 27th | 6:30 PM IST | Tania Zarin, Bangladesh | Children with autism and inclusive education | |
| Friday | 30th | 6:30 PM IST | Vandna , India | "What's Before Handwriting" | |
Live Schedule - November 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Tuesday | 1st | 6:30 PM IST | Raadha Shalini, India | Mindful Expressive Art therapy For Autism | |
| Friday | 4th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Face Yoga: Autism & Detox | |
| Tuesday | 8th | 11:30 AM IST | Joline G, Australia | Mother's Experiences And Challenges Raising A Child With Autism | |
| Friday | 11th | 3:30 PM IST | Dana, United States | Coping With Society's Stigma Of Autism | |
| Tuesday | 15th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Bhawna Gupta, India | Maintaining Eye Contact In Autistic Children | |
| Friday | 18th | 6:30 PM IST | Ashis Kumar Jana, India | Role of Sports In The Overall Development Of Special Needs Children. | |
| Tuesday | 22nd | 6:30 PM IST | Mila Teshler, USA | Sensory Integration Therapy For Kids With Autism | |
| Friday | 25th | 7:30 PM PM IST | Dr. Shivali Dixit Saxena, India | Raising Special Needs Children & Role Of The Community | |
| Tuesday | 29th | 6:30 PM IST | Himani Narula, India | Role Of A Developmental Paediatrician In Autism Diagnosis | |
Live Schedule - October 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Tuesday | 4th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Face Yoga & Autism Apraxia | |
| Friday | 7th | 6:30 PM IST | Jorge Ochoa, United States | Autism & Functional Rhythm Making: The Benefits of Group Drumming | |
| Tuesday | 11th | 6:30 PM IST | Sakshi Bhatia, India | Sensory diet for kids with Autism & how to incorporate in day to day life | |
| Friday | 14th | 6:30 PM IST | Sia Mirchandani, India | Importance of Individualized integrated programs for neuro diverse children | |
| Tuesday | 18th | 6:30 PM IST | Rekha Chalapathi, India | What Does My Child With Autism See... Vision And Beyond |
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| Friday | 21st | 6:30 PM IST | Ernest Gunetilleke, Sri Lanka | Sounds meditation as a pretraining to deep meditation techniques for individuals on autism spectrum | |
Live Schedule - September 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Friday | 2nd | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Sonya Doherty, Canada | Methylation cycle in Autism | |
| Tuesday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Yaashna Rajani Haryani, India | Let's make therapy fun -Importance of play and engagement in speech therapy | |
| Friday | 9th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | "Face Yoga and more ...! | |
| Tuesday | 13th | 6:30 PM IST | Neena Wagh, India | Building Community Support for Individuals with Special Needs | |
| Friday | 16th | 3:30 PM IST | Dana Kiel, USA | Coping with society's stigma of Autism | |
| Tuesday | 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Ms. Trishna Patnaik, India | Splash Art Therapy for kids with Autism | |
| Friday | 23rd | 6:30 PM IST | Devansh Chandra, India | Musical Evening | |
| Tuesday | 27th | 6:30 PM IST | Munira Pittalwala, India | Effective Management of Aggressive Behaviors Displayed by Individuals on the Spectrum | |
| Friday | 30th | 6:30 PM IST | Parasuram Ramamoorthi, India | Best Career Options For Individuals With Autism Explained With The Help Of Multiple Intelligences Theory By Howard Gardner | |
Live Schedule - August 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Tuesday | 2nd | 6:30 PM IST | Benny Anbu Daniel, UK | Creating and Implementing Effective Transition plans for adolescents with Autism | |
| Saturday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Face Yoga...Face & Autism | |
| Tuesday | 9th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Zuzana, Cape Town | How to help your child socialize more & make new friends.! | |
| Tuesday | 16th | 6:30 PM IST | Stacy Badon, US | Communication Differences & what parents can do to help their kids at home | |
| Friday | 19th | 6:30 PM IST | Ushma Goradia, India | Kids screen time & how it affects their behaviour. | |
| Tuesday | 23rd | 6:30 PM IST | Venkat Raman Prusty, India | AAC use during different learning activities in a day of child with ASD | |
| Friday | 26th | 6:30 PM IST | Ritu Jain, India | First Steps after diagnosing Autism | |
| Tuesday | 30th | 6:30 PM IST | Mr. Philip Oloo, Kenya | Parenting Strategies for behavioural issues with kids with Autism | |
Live Schedule - July 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Friday | 1st | 6:30 PM IST | Tamara Grant, New Zealand | How to manage Mental Health with Autism | |
| Monday | 4th | 6:30 PM IST | Venkat Raman Prusty, India | Successful Steps in Speech Language Stimulation | |
| Friday | 8th | 6:30 PM IST | Minal Potnis, India | Autism : U & Face Yoga |  |
| Monday | 11th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Nikisha Kapasi, India | Importance of family intervention in autism - Role of counselling | |
| Friday | 15th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Dhara Desai, India | Cognition & Autism - Importance and Intervention | |
| Monday | 18th | 6:30 PM IST | Arti Jha, India | Toilet Training Children with Autism | |
| Saturday | 23rd | 6:30 PM IST | Pranav Bakhshi, India | Interview with India's First Autism Model | |
| Monday | 25th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Dhara Desai, India | Visual perception - reading and writing with respect to Autism | |
| Saturday | 30th | 6:30 PM IST | Rucha Thorat, India | Interoception and ASD | |
Live Schedule - June 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Friday | 3rd | 6:30 PM IST | Michelle, US | The path to Success begins with Self Advocacy | |
| Monday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Saima Wasti, India | Management of Meltdown - Strategies for Emotional Regulation | |
| Friday | 10th | 6:30 PM IST | Garima Vegivada, India | Communication Innovation for Individuals with Autism | |
| Tuesday | 14th | 6:30 PM IST | Nikita, India | Autism & Picky Eaters : Facts & Interventions | |
| Friday | 17th | 6:30 PM IST | Gitanjali Pillai, India | Autism & Anxiety | |
| Monday | 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Zainab Millwala, India | Understanding the causes of feeding issues with kids with Autism | |
| Saturday | 25th | 6:30 PM IST | TruHap Centre & COO of Autism Connect | Early Identification of Speech & Language issues in children |  |
| Monday | 27th | 6:30 PM IST | Tamara Grant, New Zealand | How to manage Mental Health with Autism | |
Live Schedule - May 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Monday | 2nd | 6:30 PM IST | Zill Botadkar, India | Discovering new paths through Arts Based Therapies | |
| Saturday | 7th | 6:30 PM IST | Namita Shenai Vadhavkar, India | Optimizing play environments in children with Autism | |
| Monday | 9th | 6:30 PM IST | Benzy Kumar, India | Musical Evening | |
| Saturday | 14th | 6:30 PM IST | Aakanksha Gupte Chitnis, India | Stepping Stones Of Schooling In Young Children With Special Needs | |
| Monday | 16th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr.Megha Arya, India | Journey of an Autism Mom on treating her child through various Therapies | |
| Friday | 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Danielle Terrell, USA | Journey of a Young Professional | |
| Monday | 23rd | 6:30 PM IST | Sarika Shrivastava Shah, India | Role of a Special Educator in Early Intervention | |
| Thursday | 26th | 6:30 PM IST | Jennifer Geigel, Canada | Creating opportunities for our teens with Autism | |
| Monday | 30th | 6:30 PM IST | Maria Fer Chang | "Applied Behavior Anaylsis" treatment for Autism Spectrum | |
Autism Awareness Month Schedule - April 2022
| Days | Date | Time | Speaker | Topic | Platform |
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| Monday | 4th | 6:30 PM IST | Rishaan Patil, India | Musical Evening | |
| 11th | 5:30 PM IST | Alisha Lalljee (Psychotherapist, Special / Remedial Educator), India | Learning Material..What's New? | |
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| 18th | 6:30 PM IST | Nidhi Shah (MPT, C/NDT Paediatrics, Motorskill learning coach), India | Motor Skill learning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. | |
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| 25th | 6:30 PM IST | Rutendo Deborah Gandiya, Zimbabwe | Importance of support groups | |
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| Wednesday | 6th | 6:30 PM IST | Shelly Smith, Australia | My journey as a single mother on the process of a diagnosis with no family support.! | |
| 13th | 6:30 PM IST | Sapna Kamdar Nutritionist, India | Special treats for special children | |
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| 20th | 6:30 PM IST | Dany, USA | Autism & Employment | |
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| 27th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Namita Shenai Vadhavkar Pediatric Occupational Therapist, India | Optimizing Play Environments in Children with Autism | |
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| Friday | 8th | 6:30 PM IST | Devika Mehta Kadam SynchronyIndia, Dubai | Movement as therapy in the Neurodiverse World | |
| 22nd | 6:30 PM IST | Tom Iland, US | "Come To Life During A Pandemic." | |
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| 29th | 6:30 PM IST | Chris, USA | Finding joy as an autistic | |
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| Saturday | 2nd | 3:00 PM IST | Minal Potnis, Singapore | Yoga Live Session | |
| 2nd | 5:00 PM IST | Marcus Leonardo Boyd, Newyork | Chat with award winning "Autism Activist".! | |
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| 2nd | 6:30 PM IST | Ethan Fineshriber, Salt Lake, USA | Things I Like & Dislike About Being On The Spectrum | |
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| 2nd | 8:00 PM IST | Mrs. Gina F, USA | Autism Awareness | |
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| 16th | 6:30 PM IST | Dr. Avinash D'souza Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder Trustee Desousa Foundation Mumbai, India | Autism Spectrum Disorders: trying to find out a cause in 2022 | |
The Autism Webinar Series
Welcome to the Autism Webinar Series by Autism Connect! Join remarkable therapists from over the globe, who have worked extensively with autistic individuals of different age groups, to help mould a brighter, more independent future for them.
You can attend these webinars easily, from even your couch, through your laptops, or mobile & tablet devices! Simply register below!
Past Webinars
Solutions to Sensory Issues Which Hamper the Daily Living of a Child With Autism
Saturday, 30th of May 2020
Dr. Sakshi Bhatia (OT), Director and Co-founder of FutuReady Pediatric Intervention Services
Special Education : Getting Started at Home
Saturday, 16th of May 2020
Priya Kataria, Applied Developmental and Educational Psychologist, Vivien Vaz, Clinical Psychologist
Physical Activity: Medicine for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Thursday, 30th of April 2020
Dr. Bala M Pillai (DPT, PCS), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Tele-Speech Therapy in Autism
Wednesday, 22nd of April 2020
Nikita Kirane, Speech & Language Pathologist
Autism : Causes, Early Diagnosis and Newer Treatments
Sunday, 19th of April 2020
Dr. Nandini Gokulchandran, M.D.(Medical Microbiology), Regenerative Medicine Consultant
Play Therapy: Fostering Interaction In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saturday, 18th of April 2020
Aakanksha Chitnis-Gupte, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Autism : Adolescence, Adulthood & the Curveball that is Social Distancing
Monday, 13th of April 2020
Lynne - AwesomismMom, Autism Mom Blogger
Autism Diagnosis: Basic Screening & Assessment Tools
Sunday, 12th of April 2020
Revati Raja - Child Psychologist, Renuka Gune - Applied Psychologist
Reading: How to Make It Fun for You & Your Autistic Child
Saturday, 11th of April 2020
Jo Meserve Mach, Author & Occupational Therapist
Autism “Speculation” Disorders: Busting Myths & Establishing Facts
Wednesday, 8th of April 2020
Dr. Avinash De Sousa, Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Being Actually Autistic: Finding Ability Beyond Disability
Monday, 6th of April 2020
Rachel Barcellona, Actually Autistic, Autism Advocate & Model
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Support Services, Behavior Management & Changing Lives
Thursday, 2nd of April 2020
Dr Zuzana Matousova-Done PhD, Chantel Snyman. B (OT)
Storytelling: How to Engage Your Child on the Autism Spectrum
Saturday, 28th of March 2020
Dr. Vanitha S. Rao (PhD), Developmental Psychologist
Managing Autism: How to Make a Visual Schedule and a Task Analysis
Saturday, 21st of March 2020
Dr. Neeta Mehta, Pediatric Physiotherapist
Expand Your Autistic Child's Language:- Effective Strategies to Promote Social Communication and Development
Saturday, 7th of March 2020
Gabriela Hennigan , ABA Therapist
Autism: Signs and Symptoms
Saturday, 22nd of February 2020
Gita Srikanth & Swati Narayan, ABA and ACT Therapists
Diet & Nutrition: Pacifying the Autistic Picky Eater
Saturday, 1st of February 2020
Nilam Pacharne, Clinical Dietician
Understanding Autism: Managing the Spectrum Across the Life-Span
Saturday, 18th of January 2020
Milind Sonawane, Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Autism Parenting: The Best Approach to Each Challenge
Saturday, 4th of January 2020
Dr. Avinash De Sousa, Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Autism Education : How to Create an Inclusive Environment in Schools
Saturday, 21st of December 2019
Pradipta Kanugo, founder of Blooming Dale Academy High School
Attention Span: Befriending Your Autistic Child’s Elusive Buddy
Sunday, 15th of December 2019
Karthik R. Rao, Developmental Physiotherapist
Speech Therapy: Building Communication & Language Skills for your Autistic Child
Saturday, 30th of November 2019
Ms. Yaashna Rajani , Consulting Audiologist and Speech Therapist
The Medical Side of Autism Management
Saturday, 9th of November 2019
Dr. Priti Mhatre, Developmental Pediatrician
Sensory Integration: Things You Can Do At Home For Your Autistic Child
Saturday, 19th of October 2019
Dr. Sushant Deepak Sarang, Occupational Therapist
Behaviour Modification & Training: The ABCs of Managing Autistic Behaviour Challenges
Saturday, 28th of September 2019
Mr Vishal Ganar, Rehabilitation Psychologist and Counsellor
Food & Nutrition: How To Choose The Best Foods For Your Autistic Child
Sunday, 4th of August 2019
Ms Luana Mascarenhas, Dietician
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Mindfully ACT Towards Behavior Modification
Saturday, 6th of July 2019
Gita Srikanth & Swati Narayan, Gita Srikanth is the Masters in BCBA & Swati Narayan is the Masters in ABA
Autism Moms: How To Find The Perfect Work-Life Balance
Saturday, 15th of June 2019
Ms Poonam Shah, Counselling Psychologist & Remedial Educator
All About Autism: What Can It Mean for Your Child's Education & Daily Living?
Saturday, 18th of May 2019
Dr. Chaula Badiani, Occupational Therapist
Play Skills in Children with Autism: Assessment and Intervention
Saturday, 11th of May 2019
Dr. Namita Shenai Vadhavkar, Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Aquatic Therapy & Speech Therapy: A Unique Approach For a Holistic Development in Autistic Children
Saturday, 27th of April 2019
Dr. Amruta Paranjape & Nikita Kirane Speech Therapist, Dr. Amruta Paranjape, a senior Physiotherapist & Aquatic Therapy Specialist & Nikita Kirane a Speech
Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration: Brothers in Arms in Befriending Autism
Saturday, 13th of April 2019
Dr. Myola D’sa, Occupational Therapist
Applied Behavior Analysis ( ABA): A Step by Step Behavior Modification Program for Your Autistic Child
Tuesday, 2nd of April 2019
Ridhima Sharma Kirolikar, Pediatric Psychologist and ABA Practitioner