Save the Date: National Conference on Inclusive Education
“Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
Join us for a transformative day of insights and discussions at the National Conference on Inclusive Education, where we explore the crucial theme of nurturing an inclusive learning environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Date: 16th September, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Bougainvilla, Tripureshwor
Objective of the conference:
• Sensitization: Create awareness about inclusive education for children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
• Skill Enhancement: Develop autism-friendly environments and support systems within schools by providing enhanced knowledge and skills to educators.
• Opportunity Expansion: Increase inclusive education options for children with Autism in Nepal, promoting a more inclusive and empowering education system.
Proposed Title for presentation during the Conference:
- Scenario of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nepal- Need vs Reality
- Role of ACNS to enhance Inclusive Education in Nepal (Parents and Child Training
Program, Teachers Training, Diploma in Special Education) - Importance of Inclusive Education in Nepal- UNCRPD and SDG
- Role of Parents for Inclusive education in Nepal
- Hands on skills for handling children with autism in Mainstream school
- Best practices of Inclusive Education (Importance of early intervention and foundation
skills for inclusion) - ICT for Children with Autism to enhance Inclusive education
- Poster Presentation: To enhance ASD in Inclusive Education
Speakers:
Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya | Chairperson |
Dr. Merina Shrestha | Pediatrician, Teaching Hospital |
Dr. Rena Shrestha | Clinical Psychologist (Phd.), La Trobe University, Australia |
Dr. Birendra Raj Pokharel | Country Director, Abilis Foundation |
Dr. Kamal Pokharel | Executive Member |
Er. Sachin Shrestha | Executive Member |
Prof. Suzanne Carrington | Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Education, QUT |
PT. Surendra Bajracharya | Chief Administrator, ACNS |
Ms. Kripa Shrestha, | Special Educator and Parent and Child Trainer, ACNS |
Ms. Sijan Shakya | Special Education and Training Coordinator |
Ms. Manju Maharjan | Special Educator, ACNS |
Ms. Dhanusta Subba | Parent and Child Trainer, ACNS |
Mr. Sushil Man Singh Pradhan | CEO, Self Help Group of Cerebral Palsy |
Participants list:
- Government Stakeholders: MOE, MOHP, MOWCSC, EDCD, LCDMS, CEHRD,
Inclusive Education Department, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan
City, Bhaktapur Metropolitan City, Godawari Municipality, Buddhanilkanth
Municipality, Mahalaxmi Municipality, Kirtipur Municipality, Chandragiri Municiplaity - INGOs: WHO, CBM, USAID, UNICEF, VSO, HI, World Education, World Vision
- Federations: NFDN, NDFN, PFPID,
- OPDs: All OPDs
- Schools:
- Parents
In Nepal, promoting inclusive education for children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities involves a multi-faceted approach. Sensitization efforts aim to create awareness and understanding, while skill enhancement equips educators to create autism-friendly environments in schools. By expanding opportunities for inclusive education, Nepal strives to build a more empowering and inclusive education system, ensuring that every child, regardless of their unique needs, has the chance to thrive in a supportive learning environment.