Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate professor
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate professor/Chair of Special Pedagogy and Psychology
Education
2001-2006 – Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Postgraduate student of Special Pedagogy Department
1995-2000 – Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Faculty of Defectology, Diploma of Honor for qualification of Oligophrenopedagogue, Speech Therapist
1985-1995 – School N 146 named after M. Metsarents
1986-1993 – Music School after M. Mirzoyan
Academic Credentials
2009 PhD <READINESS OF CHILDREN 5-7 YEARS WITH DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL LEARNING> 020 <Pedagogy> Scientific board
Work Experience
2018 Arev Child Development Foundation Unicef <Series of trainings for Multidisciplinary team specialists> coordinator
2018 Unicef <Small Group Home>, expert
2017 Arev Child Development Foundation founder-director
2016-2018 Unicef-ASPU-University of Minnesota, Promotion of inclusive education, expert
2016 Unicef-ASPU project <Enhancing of training courses in the field of inclusive education for pre-service and in-service specialists> expert, trainer
2017 World Vision Armenia Project <Caring for Equality> trainer
2016- World Vision Armenia Early childhood development programme, trainer
2015- World Vision Armenia Child protection programme, trainer
2015 World Vision Armenia "Towards Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children" Expert
2014-2015 World Vision Armenia- Tavush ADP, Aparan ADP, Talin ADP. Kapan ADP “Organization of training sessions on inclusive education" trainer
2015 World Vision Armenia- Tavush ADP, Kapan ADP "Organization of training on positive discipline" trainer
2013- Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Scientific Secretary
2012- Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Special Education Faculty, Associate professor
2012 World Vision Armenia Project “Engagement with Government for child welfare reform ” Expert
2010-2013 World Vision Armenia, EC Project “Reducing Violence Against Children in Armenia”, Trainer, Child Protection Expert
2009- Child development foundation. Speech Therapist, Special Educator, Trainer
2008-2012 Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, Lecturer of Special Pedagogy Department
2007 -2009 Hrachya Acharyan University, Lecturer of Pedagogy Department
2000-2007 - World Vision Armenia, <Child Protection Projects> Special Pedagogue, Speech Therapist
2004-2007 – World Vision Armenia, <Child Protection Projects>, Member of Evaluation team, Supervisor, Expert
2003-2005 - World Vision Armenia, Children development center. Special Pedagogue, Speech Therapist
2002 – Arbes Health Center. Speech Therapist
2000-2003 – Yerevan day nursery/kindergarten N 275. Special Pedagogue, Speech Therapist
Courses
Bachelor’s degree course
Inclusive education
Psychosocial assessment of children with disabilities
Master’s degree course
Current problems of school readiness of children with intellectual disorders
Using play therapy with children with Special educational needs
Using ICF in the process of assessment of special educational needs
Correctional works with autistic children and teenagers
Current technologies of school readiness of children with special educational needs
System of Psychosocial assessment of children with special educational needs
Scope of academic interests
Special education
Speech therapy
Works with autistic children
Child protection system
Inclusive education
Trainings
2018 21-22.11 < Speech Sounds Disorders – Theory & Practices
2018 20.11 <Multiple Disability – Potential & Possibilities>
2018 19-20.11 < How to become a bookworm – Using books to promote language and literacy for all>
2018 06.02-15.02, USA University of Minnesota <Inclusive education> workshop
2017 25.10-01.11, <Strategies of using Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with children with autism> Arabkir Medical Center
2017 14.04-29.04, USA University of Minnesota < Inclusive education> workshop
2017 Promotion of Inclusive education, International Conference , USA, Minnesota
2016 <Pre-service reforms in the framework of inclusive education> International workshop, Yerevan
2015, 30.09-03.10 ASPU <Augmentative and alternative communication technologies>
2015, 5.10-9.10 ASPU <Augmentative and alternative communication systems in inclusive education>
2015 19.11-15.12 <Child protection, psycho-social support>, International workshop, Israel, Haifa
2015 <Inclusive education. Contemporary Issues and Challenges> international Conferance
2014 <Introduction and use of ICF> Arbes Helth canter
2014< Definition and documentation in MoLSI determination of disability> Unicef Armenia
2014 <Main issues of school psychological service> international conferance
2013Conference: Implementation of the International Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Lessons from the Countries of the South Caucasus and Moldova and Way Forward that will take in Tbilisi, Georgia
2013 <Special Education system in Germany> Institute of Special, Developmental Education and Rehabilitation, Rostock University, Germany, Daad
2012 <Pediatric audiology today and tomorrow> International conference
2011 <А crossing of low and psychology> International conference
2010 "Social Inclusion of Young People with Fewer Opportunities through Artistic and Cultural Activities" International Seminar for Youth Workers
2010 Project proposal Development Training
2010 -Special Pedagogy and Special Psychology, International conference, (Moscow)
2010 -World Vision Armenia, Developmental Assets
2009- Special education, (USA, Detroit), community connection
2009- Arabkir Health Center, Pediatric of development
2007-. International Child Development Center, “Therapy of Applied Behavior Analysis /ABA/ with autistic Children”
2005-Medical Pedagogy Center, “Original Methods of Communication Abilities Development of Children with Many Deficiencies and Autism” (Moscow)
2004 – Arbes Health Center, “Teach Therapy with autistic Children ”
2004 - Arbes Health Center, “Therapy of Applied Behavior Analysis /ABA/ with autistic Children”
2004 - Arbes Health Center, “Assistance to autistic Children”
2003 – Huysi Kamurj (Bridge of Hope), “Organization of Inclusive Teaching”
10-14.09.2002, 22-24.09.2003, 25-29.09.2003 – Arbes Health Center, “Perception Development and Communication Teaching”, “Therapy of Children with Aural Disorder”
2003 - Educational program “Step by Step”, Training of Pre-school Specialists
2001 – UNICEF and RA Ministry of Education and Science, course on “Teaching of Gesture Language ”
20-24.11.200, 26-30.03.2001, 18-22.06.2001. World Vision International organization, Course on “Organization of Inclusive Teaching”
1998 - Armenian Pedagogy University after Kh. Abovyan, Faculty of Defectology. Course on Teaching of Gesture Language
Publications
Svajyan, A. H., (2010) The importance of physical, physiological and social Preparation in the process of preparation for training at school of Children with Special Needs. Kh. Abovyan Pedagogical University, Scientific manual, pp 113-115.
Svajyan, A. H., (2010), The School Preparation of Children with Special Needs in Armenia, Journal of Special Pedagogy and Special Psychology, Moscow, pp 279-283
Svajyan, A. H., (2010), Of using play therapy in the process of preparation for training at school, Journal of Special Pedagogy and Rehabilitation Physiology, pp 69-73.
Svajyan, A. H., (2011), The parents' participation for the process of preparation children’s' with limited abilities to school study , Journal of Special Pedagogy and Rehabilitation Physiology, pp 56-62
Svajyan, A. H., (2011), Lateral thinking of School Preparation of Children with Special Needs in Armenia, Journal of Special Pedagogy and Special Psychology, Ufa pp 85-90.
Svajyan, A. H., (2011), The problems of organization of pre-school education of children with special needs, Goris State University pp 752-757
Svajyan, A. H (2012) Preparation of children with disabilities for school education. Educational- methodological workbook, Yerevan,Edit-Print, 74 p.
Svajyan, A. H (2013)Contemporary issues of school redlines of Children with special educational needs, Children's social and psychological development; Yerevan, pp 62-69
Svajyan, A.H, A.Sahakyan, A.Manukyan (2013) Professional work with abused children, Guidelines for trainers Yerevan, 80 p.
Svajyan, A.H, A.Sahakyan, A.Manukyan (2013) Creation of skills of children's development assets, Yerevan, 128p
Svajyan, A.H, (2014) Specifics of early organized psychological works with autistic children, Special education issues, Yerevan, pp.171-183
Svajyan, A.H, Avagyan A.V.(2014) Inclusive education: achievements and prospects, Issues of Pedagogy and Psychology, Yerevan, pp.37-42
Svajyan, A.H, (2014) Issues of inclusion of children with special educational needs in the frame of present educational reforms, Materials of international conference, pp.37-42
Svajyan, A.H, (2015) Current problems of inclusive schools, Materials of international conference, pp.57-64
Svajyan, A.H, (2015) The main challenges of inclusive schools Materials of international conference, Yerevan, pp.86-92
Svajyan, A.H, Manukyan A. (2015) Issues of Inclusion of children with autism in Public Schools, Main Issues in Special Pedagogy and Psychology, Scientific Methodological Journal, Yerevan, pp. 119-125
Svajyan, A.H, (2016) Analysis of Problems advent of children who are in difficult life situation in the Special Institutions, Scientific Methodological Journal, 4, Yerevan, pp 155-163
Svajyan, A.H, Tedevosyan A. (2016) Organization of Education of children with autism in the conditions of Incisive Education , Pedagogical Thought, Scientific Methodological Journal 1-2, Yerevan, pp 349-353
Svajyan, A.H, Tedevosyan A. (2016) Art therapy as a means for the development of interpersonal relations of children with special educational needs, Pedagogical Thought, Scientific Methodological Journal 3-4, Yerevan, pp 411-4143
Svajyan, A.H, Grigoryan A. (2017) Phenomena of Asperser’s Syndrome, Mein Issues of special Education, Scientific Methodological Journal, 5, Yerevan, pp 46-51
Svajyan, A.H, Azatyan T., Azaryan R. at al, (2017) Pedagogical support of children with Psychophysical development disorders, Yerevan, 92 p.
Svajyan, A.H, Harutyunyan M., Hovyan G., at al, (2017) Theoretical foundations of in service trainings for specialists working in the Psycho pedagogical Support Center, Yerevan, 95 p.
Svajyan A., Renata Ticha, Brian Abary at al, Inclsuive Education Strategies, Textbook., Yerevan 20018, 239p
Languages
Armenian- fluent
Russian- fluent
English -good
