"The conference enriched me with confidence to explore and implement easier and evidenced interventions, especially after Temple Grandin's presentation on the management of Autism Spectrum Disorder."

"Great turnout, well-organized, and punctual."

"The conference was a game-changer."

"It was a very well-organized, well-planned, and well-coordinated conference. In my opinion, it was of world-class standards! Kudos to all who put their efforts, time, and resources into making it happen. I learned a lot from all the speakers in the sessions that I attended. You really did a great job in selecting speakers. Congratulations for the job well done!"

"Attending the International Conference on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders was an incredibly enriching experience. The organizers did a commendable job of creating an inclusive environment where not only professionals but also parents with children on the autism spectrum could actively participate. The diverse range of sessions, from cutting-edge research presentations to heartfelt parent testimonials, provided a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs within the autism community. It was heartening to witness the genuine empathy and support shared among attendees, fostering a sense of unity and empowerment. What truly set this conference apart was the platform it offered to parents, allowing them to share their personal experiences."

"Enriching and eye-opening conference. The presented articles, socialization, and internationalization added value to the conference. I learned a lot about autism and neurodivergent disorders. It was also valuable in terms of learning what the specialists in the field are doing, parents' experiences and challenges, as well as the support and service centers in Tanzania. We also thank the organizers for their hospitality and look forward to more conferences of this kind."

"As a teacher, I gained a lot on how to deal with autistic children. It was productive for me. I will use what I learned to implement in my society and the children I teach."

"The conference was really enriching and pedagogical! Congrats to the speakers! Hearty appreciation to the Organizing committee! Bravo!"

"I was highly impressed with the meticulous organization of the conference, especially in terms of logistics. The seamless coordination, from registration to session transitions, made the entire event run smoothly."

"The conference was a great opportunity to get valuable information about autism. Personally, I gained a lot of knowledge and also made new connections."

"It was an eventful day! I met lots of people, and it was a very organized event. I enjoyed the speakers and learned a lot, broadening my understanding and knowledge. Thank you so much! Hoping to attend again next year."

"The two-day conference on autism was an incredibly enriching and enlightening experience. With dedicated experts and professionals in attendance, the event provided a platform for in-depth discussions, presentations, and workshops on various aspects of autism."

"I think it was a really beautifully organized conference, with good intentions and an even bigger cause. I have learned and gained so much knowledge about Autism and other neurodivergent conditions."

"The conference was necessary and relevant given the high prevalence rate and low knowledge on the subject. I managed to attend different sessions and enhanced my humble knowledge on autism."

"It was exciting and a good forum for learning. More valuable lessons were taught, and I am wondering when and where the next conference will be? Consider me as a speaker in the next forum."

"The conference was great. I had a chance to learn many new and interesting things. The speakers surely knew how to deliver the message. Thanks to ICAN organizing committee, and all I can say is that I had a wonderful experience attending the conference. Thanks."

"An informative and educational conference. A lot of collaboration and vital scientific info passed on to each other. Need to see some more like these. We are hungry for such knowledge. Kudos to you all."

"The conference was very profitable to me. I have learned a lot and connected with different people."

"The autism conference provided a comprehensive exploration of inclusive education, emphasizing strategies for both parents and professionals in dealing with autistic children."

"It was worth attending."

"The conference was very good and lovely. I gained a lot because the skills and knowledge I have gained from the conference I have started using practically for my child with Autism. I am the happiest mom. I am so happy as a mother. God bless you all, and please, if the conference is held again anywhere in this world, I would like to be part of it. It was wonderful."

"This is the first time I attended a well-organized conference involving people globally. I have learned a lot from the speakers with their excellent presentations."

"It was really amazing meeting different expertise from all over the world and sharing experience and learning from each other."

"It was well-organized, and the presenters were very informative. The ICAN team was very supportive with all the Q&A and walked an extra mile for the event to take place."

This was a very well-organized conference. It ticked all the boxes of excellence in my opinion. It was highly informative, quite engaging, and it certainly created that much-needed opportunity to connect with other parents and professionals. This is something that I will hold dearly for the rest of my life, and I am truly humbled that I was granted the opportunity to attend the conference. Looking forward to many more.

Well organized. Topics of discussion had great relevance to Autism parents.

The conference was well-prepared and resourceful. We wish for many more conferences like this in the near future. We would appreciate it if the materials presented by the presenters from various parts of the world could be shared with all participants as future references. Thank you.

The conference was very informative to me. I learned a lot, and the sessions made a lot of sense to me as I got to hear testimonies from persons who have experienced the challenges of managing children with autism. As a Social Welfare Officer, I gained many lessons on how to assist parents and children who come to my attention. Most importantly, I got a valuable network which I can use for referral and linking my clients, and I will be learning more from them. Generally, I really appreciate this opportunity, and I’m grateful to the sponsors!

The autism conference was a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest research, practices, and challenges in the field of autism. I enjoyed listening to the keynote speakers, who shared their insights and experiences from different perspectives. I also appreciated the interactive sessions, where I could ask questions and exchange ideas with other attendees. One of the topics that resonated with me was how to support autistic people in inclusive education, fair treatment, acceptance in the real world, dealing with parents and child strategies, and using manipulative for teaching them. I learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to these issues but rather a need for individualized and evidence-based interventions that respect the strengths and needs of each autistic person. I also learned that autistic people can thrive in business, have a unique perspective on life, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. The conference inspired me to continue my learning journey and apply what I learned to my own practice.

I have learned that Autism kids can do a lot of things; what they need is love, trust, and a space or room to show their talents. To have an Autistic child doesn't mean you're cursed; instead, you're a blessed parent and trustworthy person. We have to show and give knowledge to the world that kids with special needs are talented and supposed to be loved and trusted like other kids.

The conference was a much-needed event in Tanzania, where not only Autism Awareness and Identification are still at its infancy, let alone intervention mechanisms and treatments available out there. The conference has enriched the parents' and professionals' knowledge on the therapies and possible upcoming treatment available across the globe, on one hand, while showing the Tanzanian government the gravity of ASD condition in the Country and the world. This will help push a number of agendas surrounding ASD and neurodevelopmental Disorders in the Country. An opportunity for Africa to unite and come together to tackle these issues, in not only finding solutions in improving symptoms of Autism and finding the cure for it but also doing research on the cause of Autism across the globe. The conference has shown the changes start with us parents and professionals.

It was really amazing meeting different expertise from all over the world and sharing experience and learning from each other.

It was well-organized, and the presenters were very informative. The ICAN team was very supportive with all the Q and A and walked an extra mile for the event to take place.

Hello friends, it was a wonderful experience for me to be in this meeting. Being the first time for me to attend, truly I was so much impacted with the information and knowledge shared with every presenter I happened to listen. The moving stories from some of the parents who shared their hearts with us and the courage they diffuse to whosoever listened, it is unforgettable. The guy from the USA who has lived with Autism yet has displayed virtuous victories in different endeavors of life, it's something so powerful worthy of praise. I believe not other than God Almighty who turned his odd condition into plus, his weakness into strength. Too, Dr. Sylvia from Kenya who has two boys with Autism and how she has endured the test, she also emulates the grace God has provided to conquer such an odd. I believe everyone will learn, especially parents with children with Autism as well the community at large, that God is not to blame for such a situation but He is there near and close to turn the situation into glory and praise to His name. I am very grateful.

It was well-organized, and very insightful, with speakers having a lot of clarity in the presentations they made. I liked it that even parents were part of the speakers. As a professional, health educator, and advocate for disability, I was so happy to see that happen.

"I loved everything from organizing to the flow of every activity and session."

"The conference was awesome and very well organized. The topics presented were very exciting and informative. My very humble request: Almost all the presentations gave in-depth suggestions, strategies, methodologies, and approaches on how to tackle neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism. I suggest creating a task force team to analyze, synthesize, and arrange all the information into one extensive book called 'Manual.' I know it is expensive but extremely important."

"It was good and fantastic; we wish to have another and at least a week."

"It was good and fantastic; we wish to have another and at least a week."

"I had a great time with everyone, and the place is beautiful and great."

"Very, very good. Well organized. Excellent staff."

It was an informative kind of conference, whereby different speakers would present something useful in the pace of raising children with neurological conditions.

It was great and an honor to attend the conferences, delivering my speech and meeting with different practitioners with an optimistic mind towards helping autistic children and other related neurodevelopmental disorders. The event was well planned and organized.

It was very interesting as it not only increased awareness of Autism and neurodegenerative disorders but also opened and broadened my view and passion about mental health.

Great conference, I would suggest we do it in Mauritius next time.

Amazing and very knowledgeable. Got to learn a lot. Looking forward to more conferences.

It was nice, since it gave me general knowledge about autism.

I enjoyed the conference a great deal and was honored to be a speaker. I made many wonderful connections. I did enjoy the accommodations in Dubai more so than at Selena but both offered great amenities and their own unique charm.

Highly informative and inspiring.

The sessions were so informative, and I learned a lot from the presenters and their expertise.

Highly informative and inspiring.

Very informative.

The conference was very informative and inspiring. Indeed, there was so much knowledge to gain. Everything was very well organized, from the speakers to the food. Well done.

It was very informative and an amazing experience, but I wish next time to be able to have a translator for the people who can't understand English. You should do it again.

The conference was very productive and informative.

It was a great experience, and it was nice hearing from different points of view.

Mind-blowing... Got a lot of knowledge and a lot of professionals to socialize with.

It was a good conference.

Everything was well organized—interactions, learnings, food. All was well worth attending. That was a really international conference as I met and got knowledge from different experts and places.

Perfect.

"Superb"

"It was well organized with great presentations"

It was well organized, and the speaker's presentation was wonderful. We learned a lot. Thank you.

The conference was very educative to me and all parents that have children with special needs, especially autistic children. Next conference, God willing, please have a Kiswahili interpreter for those parents who cannot speak English so that they can be able to express themselves.

Many congrats to the organizing team. It was a well-organized, informative, and very powerful conference. Keep up the good work!

It is indeed a joy and peace for me to participate in this meeting because this meeting is the first time for me. I also believe that here in my country, Tanzania, it is the first meeting to be held because it has never been held before. So in my opinion, I would prefer to be in meetings like this from time to time, but also please pray for the organizing committee to be able to put in place effective strategic plans that the NGO people will do. We will be able to find ways to help our community in Tanzania.

It was excellent.

The conference was good, very informative and valuable. Next time, please include the workshops so that professionals and parents will be more engaged in knowing how to do it and not only what to do.

The conference was very informative.

The conference was so good. Enriching experience and individual as parents' empowerment was highly noticed. Looking forward to more such valuable conferences.

Conference was nice, it was nice to hear new updates about autism management and hear experience from parents.

The conference was very educative with rich information about Neuro-developmental disorders and Autism. I look forward to more such interactive forums.

The conference was good and has suitable content for society, due to the increased awareness of children with autism.

Thank you for inviting us to attend a big meeting like this. I have found comfort especially for the children; we are struggling to help our children but here in Tanzania, good teachers to teach these children are missing. For my part, I wish to teach these children with autism, but I have studied Bachelor of psychology in education, which covers very little issue about autism, so it becomes a challenge. Therefore, if there is an online platform to teach how to teach these children or a college so that we can learn more about autism. Thank you very much.

Was so impressive.

Very professional.

The conference was very much organized and orchestrated, a lot of people attended. Presentations were very well prepared and discussions were filled with relevant topics and excellence. Questions were effectively answered by both presenters and conference organizers. Some challenges also were observed, such as a language barrier in which many people who attended, especially Tanzanians, expressed that they are not aware of the English language effectively, so translators were supposed to be in all conference halls. Also, signal language translators for the people with hearing impairment were also supposed to be there in the halls.

It's nice, but there should be a separation of the doctor's session from others to provide more information in my field.

I gained a lot of knowledge about autism, and I also found out that it's important to play a role in helping children with neurodivergent disorders. I look forward to more such opportunities.

The conference was good in general. As a parent of an autistic kid, I benefited a lot in terms of learning and connecting with different people who share the same experiences in raising kids with autism.

The conference was good and helpful for professionals and parents. It gives us hope and motivates us on how to help children with Autism.

The conference was full of learning, sharing information, and storytelling. I was lucky to be there and experience the sessions.

It was an amazing conference. I learned a lot as an occupational therapist to help my society.

Congratulations on the first conference of this kind in Dar. I would sign up for any future ones.

This conference gave me a wide range of what autism and neurodevelopmental disorders can be taken care of. I really appreciate the organizers and the whole team. I would love to see another meeting like this one next time possible. It was pleasant.

Very informative and insightful on the subject matter of the autism spectrum.

The meeting was very engaging and exciting. It was well organized and awesome. Thank you for your great work. Providing refreshments and lunch was an extra mile.

I learned a lot about autism, such as symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Educative.

It was amazing, well-organized, very informative, and the knowledge was well given.

Everything was good 👍.

It was very useful to me and my organization. I think it's better to organize more conferences at the lower level, e.g., to the Regional and District. Otherwise, everything was excellent.

It was a great event, very well organized. One of its kind. Congratulations to the organizers.

Very informative.

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to attend the ICAN Conference last weekend. The insightful discussions and presentations on autism were enlightening, and I genuinely appreciate the knowledge gained during the event. Thank you for organizing such an informative conference, and I look forward to future opportunities to participate in similar educational experiences.

The Conference was really informative. I have learned a lot and shared experiences with fellow parents and professionals. Thank you to ICAN for bringing it to Tanzania.

The conference was so helpful and educative. I gained knowledge and understanding from various speakers. But as advice, for the benefit of parents with children with autism, some of the presentations should be translated into the language of the specific setting, for example, in Tanzania, some presentations should be in Swahili, so that they can also gain knowledge and get answers to questions they have. Thank you. 😊

Very good indeed.

It was well organized. However, as a parent, I wanted to hear more practical solutions for my child. I was expecting to come out feeling there was hope that my child would get better. I didn't feel much of that. It felt like I should accept that my child would remain in the place he is in. There may be some minor improvements, but I should not expect much. I wanted to hear more about behavior therapies and maybe hear about other children who made significant improvements.

It was educative and worth it. I hope to be part of the next one as a speaker.

It was a very good conference that brought about awareness to the society concerning Autism and made sure to share all the possible ways to ensure peace is a right to every single person regardless of our differences. We are all special people with different needs. Therefore, let's raise our voice to stop stigma for people with Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorder.

It was good, and we learned a lot about autism diagnosis, complications, symptoms, characteristics, and treatments.

The conference was well arranged and well presented. I wish to have the same next year.

It was well organized.

The conference was one of a kind. I learned a lot as a specialist, and I had a chance to connect with other specialists from different areas and learn different interventions that can be used to help children with Autism. More conferences like this should happen at least every two or one year.

It was helpful because the conference was enlightening. The speakers provided valuable insights, enhancing my understanding of diverse perspectives. Practical strategies discussed will improve my interactions and support for individuals with autism, especially in a learning environment as I am a teacher. The event fostered empathy and highlighted the importance of creating an inclusive environment with all kinds of people, including the ones with special needs. In my opinion, a worthwhile experience contributing to my personal and professional growth. I hope to receive my certificate soon, as I can't wait to practice the knowledge I acquired in my profession. Thank you.

Your conference is a very good platform for everyone involved in the life of a special hero. As an organization, I benefited a lot from it. However, I would like to suggest we have a WhatsApp group so we know everything happening across the world. I would also like to invite you to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 to do the same conference for awareness and networking purposes. Thank you.

This was like knowledge from the angels; I don't know how to say it. I feel so equipped to work and revived. The organization was excellent, food was excellent, facilities and facilitators excellent. I salute Mrs. Sarah Laiser, CEO, for the good organization. Caregivers, teachers, doctors, all stakeholders, it was good. I pray God enables us more days in the future to listen to all speakers in all halls.

I received a lot of useful information and learned a lot of things from speakers and also fellow parents.

For me, it was a great opportunity to learn and understand more about autism.

It was a beneficial conference. I earned new skills from doctors and other speakers, and I was encouraged by fellow parents. Please arrange more of these conferences.

The conference was so good; I learned a lot of things. God may grant you for the preparation of that conference. I wish to prepare another conference for more learning. 🙏

The conference was very educational, and I got to learn more from different professionals and parents who attended the conference.

Awesome, very educative, challenging, has made me think further, and can parent a paper.

The conference was very perfect, good, and well-organized.

The conference was good and educative to many of us dealing with autistic children and also parents.

As I am a Nursery teacher from Yemen school, I learned a lot from the seminar on how to handle a kid who has autism. I will use all the skills to help the little ones to improve from one step to another to achieve their goals.

"It was educational; I learned a lot about autism."

"The event was very productive 👌 and enjoyable to all because it was participatory. We Akili platform Tanzania, as we are dealing with saving the community on mental health issues, environmental issues, and human rights. Let's look at how we can get money for sustainable development of individuals with mental illness."

"It was very fruitful and insightful."

"The conference was amazing and I enjoyed it. I also got a lot of experience to help autistic children in my field as a caregiver. Thank you."

"The conference was very beneficial. It gave me the best approachable, efficient, and effective knowledge on the matter. I hope Tanzania will also be able to extend its services to our dear concerned patients like other states."

"The conference was very informative, but there is still a gap that needs to be filled, especially in affordable facilities that stay with these children, more so when they are teenagers and older."

"Very informative. Amazingly interactive. Intelligently organized concept to bring professionals meet parents. We wish to be part of more ICAN conferences in the future. We want to share our journey of being parents of a child with development delays that led us to be founders of UCDLC [UZAYRS CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING CENTRE]. We want to inform parents that yes, IT'S POSSIBLE to overcome development delays and let a child live an independent life."

"Very good conference."

"Very informative."

"Learnable, connected, and appreciated."

"EXCELLENT CONFERENCE, IT CAME TIMELY FOR REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS."

"It's all good. I learned how to treat people who have autism and neurodevelopment. Thanks for the opportunity. As a parent, we love the team, and if there's another one, please invite me. Thank you."

"Insightful, information, and valuable."

"The conference was impactful as I learned a lot about Autism. Looking forward to participating in other conferences."

"Educative experience."

"It was massive and very informative."

"It was good. I learned a lot."

"The conference was well organized, and speakers were good. Every information/education was very helpful to us mothers who raise autistic babes. I will be happy if you organize another event in Tanzania again."

"As per the oral random questions circulating in the rooms, I noted the majority of attendees were parents, and the majority of the same attendees were women. That told me there is a lot of awareness that should be created to bring more men onboard. The interaction among attendees and professionals was super."

"Awesome."

"Well organized, awesome speakers, and learned a lot. Be blessed, and I hope to get more invites soon."

"The conference was perfect. I wish there were more days."

"Very informative, engaging, and insightful.One could choose their preferred topic of discussion and attend. Thank you for such a great symposium."

"Educative"

"The conference was educative. I learned a lot, especially the early signs of a child with neurodevelopment disorder. Since I run a community-based organization for kids with cerebral palsy, I was attentive to the conference because I know it's easy to get professionals. You did a very good job, both you and the one who organized the conference. God bless you all, and may He give you strength to do more."

"The conference was very informative."

"It was wonderful attending this year's conference. I learned lots of lessons from the speakers. I had an opportunity to meet friends, whom I could just chat with virtually and those whom I know in person. Thanks to you all for the effort you put in for the success of the gathering. As a proprietor of Foundation for Children Living with Autism FCLA here in Zambia, we as an organization would like to lobby for such a gathering to be held in our country, in order to give a chance to most of our parents with children on the spectrum to learn valuable lessons, like we did. This also shall help our government to make appropriate policies for our children. As an organization, we are ready to work with the organizers to bring this important worldwide community to our country so that, together, we share the new techniques and approaches to help our autistic children, with their parents, especially the mothers and primary caregivers. May I applaud you all once again for the colorful event."

"The conference was wonderful I learned alot of things within a short time because the conference was well organised together with good speakers who presented good massage. Apart from that there was different testimonies from other participants who have children with Autism and their progress Also as a special need teacher, I got new knowledge about this challenge. You are doing a great job for helping children with Autism I hope you will do more than that my God bless you. Hopeful that I will participait the next conference ."

Well organized

I was very grateful for the opportunity to participate ni the conference, it has really opened my mind in many things. I have a grandson with autism so the lessons learned have helped me to understand and treat him better. I hope you can do this more often. THANK YOU ALOT.

The conference was very informative and played a crucial role in raising awareness about autism. The diverse range of topics covered, along with the engaging speakers, provided valuable insights that will undoubtedly contribute to a better understanding of autism in our community. Thank you for organizing such a significant event.

Good and satisfied

It was a very informative, very well organised conference

"Very educative and informative. A really an eye opener for me as a mother of a 15 years old Autistic Boy."