Dr. Kristina A. Kharatyan

Speech and Language Therapist

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Special Pedagogy

2000-2005

Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Preschool, Primary and Special Pedagogical Faculty, Master's Degree

2019-2023

Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Faculty of Special Education, PhD applicant of the Department of Speech and Rehabilitation Therapy

Realizing the unique characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders, I believe my mission is revealing their inner absolutely unique potential, by helping the little ones address their verbal and communication challenges. I believe in the power of interaction, valuing it even more, than mere speech.

With the professional and supportive team of specialists, success becomes possible for every child.

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Curriculum Vitae

Armenian, Russian, English, French

2023
 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Special Pedagogy
2000-2005
 Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Preschool, Primary and Special Pedagogical Faculty, Master’s Degree
2019-2023 Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Faculty of Special Education, PhD applicant of the Department of Speech and Rehabilitation Therapy
2023 – present
CONNECT Early Intervention Center
2007 – 2023
“ArBeS” Health Center
2002 – 2003Davtashen Territorial Center Of Social Service
2007
 Affolter method of Sensory Perception Development and Management”, Switzerland
2008 “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)”
2008
 Early detection and organization of early intervention of children with autism spectrum disorders and their families
2009
 “Teaching course on Developmental Pediatrics”
2009
 “Preverbal development, non verbal communication”
2009
 “Postsurgical recovery methods of the voice, caused by cancer”
2010
 “Picture Еxchange Communication Systems”
2010
 “Postsurgical recovery methods of the voice”
2013
 “Child Development Achievement”, Hospital School, Special Education, poly professional cooperation
2014
 Cognitive, perceptual and interpersonal characteristics of autism, cognitive and psychodynamic perspectives
2014
 “Serious brain injuries and possible treatment of patients with apolitical syndrome. Swallowing disorders and tracheotomy intersection in speech therapy”
2015
 Bobat method, speech therapy with children having Celebral Palsy (CP)
2016
 Recent advances in autism and pervasive disorders of development
2016
 “Introduction of basic principles of pivotal response training”, USA
2016
 “Reforms of higher pedagogical education in the context of inclusion – problems in speech therapy”, USA
2016
 “Universal design design, inclusive education, speech power”
2017
 “Education of people with developmental peculiarities. From Theory to Practice”
2017
 The overview workshop entitled “VB-MAPP’,as an assessment tool”
2017
 “Procedures for evaluating the educational needs of children with Аutism”, “Effective techniques used in working with children with Аutism”, “Application of supportive technologies in education” (USA)
2018
 “Augmentative and Alternative communication AAC” (Switzerland)
2019
 “Bobat Principles”, “Dystonia” “Relations between Gross Motor and Oral Motor”, “Dysphagia”, “Tube Feeding”, “Oral Hygiene”, “Communication”
2019
 “Autism. Ways to Overcome”
2019
 “Autism in Neuroscience: research and models BAW”
2019
 Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) training (2)
2019
 “Teamwork in Child Rehabilitation Based on ICF”, Switzerland
2020
 “AAC-eye tracking”, Moscow, RF
2020
 “Development perspectives of child psychiatry: Interprofessional Cooperation” conference, Yerevan, Armenia
2020
 “Adolescence: norm and pathology. Metamorphoses: from the beginning of puberty to adolescence” seminar, Yerevan, Armenia
2021
 “Family Health” scientific conference, Town of Aghveran, Armenia
2022
 “9th Eastern European and Mediterranean Conference on Pediatric Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine”, Yerevan, Armenia
2022
 “Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Disorders” online international symposium
2023
 “Rehabilitation treatment with a multidisciplinary approach”, Yerevan, Armenia

The best speech therapist award of the year at the annual Pan-Armenian “Women in the field of development-2020” award ceremony of “Hayastan-Artsakh-Diaspora” magazine


2006-2007
 One-year volunteer work at the “ArBeS” Health Center of the Arabkir Children and Adolescent Health Institute-Medical Complex

Member of the Armenian Association of Speech Therapists

Certificates

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