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"It is vital to unite our efforts and work together
– parents
– professionals
– autistic individuals “
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Olga Bogdashina
Prof. Olga Bogdashina, Ph.D. (linguistics), MSc (Psychology), MA (Teaching methods) MA Ed (Autism), Honorary Professor, Honorary Doctor, KSPU, Co-founder of the International Autism Institute, and Programme Leader (Autism courses), Visiting Professor in Autism Studies, co-founder of the International Autism Institute, author of 9 books that reflect her specific interests in autism research: sensory perceptual issues in autism; language and communication in autism; autism and spirituality.
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Having founded the first day centre for autistic children in Gorlovka, Ukraine over 30 years ago, she has ‘lived and breathed autism' since then. However, before 1988 - she knew absolutely nothing about autism or just how much it would mean to her and change her life.
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Topics of Expertise
"Whatever autism is, it's never boring"
News
Coming Soon!
The first series of my book: Becoming a professional parent, Exploring the Sensory World will soon be published by Life & Learn (e-book and paperback).
14 October 2021
Becoming a professional parent published in Hungarian. Click here for more information.
4 September 2021
Celebrating Mothers (Webinar)