Summit Info

ISCRD Summit For Educational Professionals

ISCRD Dubai EDU speakers

The International Symposium Cognitive Research and Disorders (ISCRD) in-person summit brings together education professionals to provide critical information and best practices on the topic of autistic and other persons of determination student needs in an educational setting. Our panel of speakers and subject matter experts will include education, behavioral and other industry experts.

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Key Takeways:
  • Gain valuable strategies & knowledge to enhance learning outcomes
  • Learn insights from multidisciplinary viewpoints
  • Understand new resources to better assist autistic students

*Summit is free however, space is limited, and registration is required to attend.  

About the Host

For more than 20 years, IBCCES has been a leader in cognitive disorder training and certification for healthcare, education, public safety, travel, and corporate professionals around the globe. IBCCES programs include evidence-based content as well as the perspectives of autistic individuals, alongside other resources, ongoing support, and renewal requirements to ensure there is continued learning and a lasting impact.

Held At

aventura parks logo Mushrif Park Gate 1 POB 30929 – Dubai – UAE | www.aventuraparks.com

Aventura, a Certified Autism Center™, is the largest outdoor adventure park in the Middle East. The park is a unique destination in Dubai where friends, families, and teams experience adventure, nature and fun in a beautiful Ghaf tree forest. Spanning 35,000 sqm, the facility boasts an Adventure Park with six circuits of over 80 obstacles and 24 zip lines, a Team building park, and a lovely nature trail showcasing the flora and fauna of the UAE.

Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend:

  • Educational Leadership
  • General Education Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Special Education professionals
  • Occupational Therapists
  • BCBA and Behavior Specialists
  • School Psychologists & Counselors

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Keynote Speakers

Dr Shore headshot- circleDr. Stephen Shore, Ed.D, CAS

Professor, Best-Selling Author, International Speaker, Autism Expert & Autistic Self-Advocate

Dr. Stephen Shore is one of the most respected speakers and voices for self-advocacy in the world. He is currently the President Emeritus of the Asperger’s Association of New England in the US and serves on the boards of several autism-related organizations. He is also a Professor at Adelphi University, where his research focuses on matching best practices to the needs of people with autism.

Diagnosed with strong autistic tendencies and Atypical Development when he was young, he was recommended to be in a residential institution as he was found to be unsuitable for outpatient treatment. With the support of his parents, teachers and his wife, Dr. Shore overcame the odds to become a University professor and an international consultant on issues faced by adults with autism. He also works with children with autism and has authored several books.

Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure. He has authored several books, including the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies. He also released the DVD Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What It Means to Have Autism or Asperger Syndrome.

Myron Pincomb headshot circleMyron Pincomb

IBCCES Board Chairman

Myron Pincomb has been the Board Chairman of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) for over eight years. Since then, Myron’s innovative ideas have led the company to work with major attractions all over the globe to help make them more accessible for autistic guests and those with other disabilities, including park design consultation, training, and certification.

Myron’s background includes nearly 20 years of starting, building, and running healthcare and educational technology companies. Each of his companies has revolutionized and left a lasting impact on the future of its respective industry.

Sharifa Yeteem headshot - circle Sharifa Yateem, MSc, BCBA

Founder of Sharifa Yateem Center for Rehabilitation and Sharifa Yateem Consulting in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sharifa Yateem, MSc, BCBA, is an autistic expert and the first Emirati Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is the founder of Sharifa Yateem Center for Rehabilitation and Sharifa Yateem Consulting in Abu Dhabi and a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Emirates Autism Society, Applied Behavior Analysis International, British Psychology Society, and Autism-Europe International Association. 

Sharifa Yateem has been invited globally to voice autistic rights and promote evidence-based practices for autistic individuals and has been featured on different talk shows to spread autism and inclusion awareness around United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council, and internationally.

Cliff Poulton

General Manager – Aventura Parks Dubai

Cliff Poulton is the General Manager of Aventura Parks, The Largest Adventure Ropes Course in the Middle East. He is passionate about delivering the best experience for all ages whilst offering the best of 5 Star Experience for private, educational, and corporate entities. He has over 20 years of experience in the private sector in retail management; 7 years of experience in education, where he taught English Second Language at The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi and directed Peter Pan, Nanny McPhee, Bugsy Malone, and his favorite musical Phantom of The Opera, in addition to becoming the director of assessments for the whole school.