This innovative approach focuses on the training, identification, and organization of services for the early detection of autism. To date, over 50,000 health professionals have been trained, and more than 2 million children have been evaluated for early signs of autism.

Establishing a Case Manager System in the Health System for Individuals with Special Mental Health Needs

One of the critical needs for families dealing with an autism diagnosis is access to a professional who can provide personalized guidance. This project aimed to establish a new role in Turkish health system, known as the Individual Service Assistant or Case Manager, to meet this need.

Establishing Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with Autism in the Health System

Early intervention is crucial for the effective treatment of autism. This project focused on establishing early intervention centers within the Turkish health system to support toddlers with autism.

Development of Multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Units and Pilot Implementation

A multidisciplinary team approach is the gold standard for assessing neurodevelopmental disorders. This project, beginning with pilot units in Trabzon and Ankara, led to the establishment of new units in Türkiye, known as ÇÖZGEMs

Adaptation and Implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Turkish Health System

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective methods for reducing the severity of autism symptoms. In collaboration with professionals from Florida State University, numerous professionals in Türkiye were trained, and ABA has been successfully implemented within the Turkish health system.

Developing Oral and Dental Health Services for İndividuals with Mental Special Needs

This project aimed at increasing the number of specially trained professionals and enhancing the capacity of Specialized Dental Units for people with disabilities.

Rearranging Emergency Units for Individuals with Disabilities

In this project the special subunits and unique procedures in Emergency Services of Pilot Hospitals were established. The project started from city of Muğla

A Comprehensive Telehealth-Based Model for Managing Maladaptive Behaviors in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This national model was developed to manage maladaptive behaviors in children with mental special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. It integrates telehealth-based Applied Behavioral Analysis, psychiatric interventions, and support from local psychosocial teams.

Enhancing the quality of Psychological Assessments: National Training Program for WISC-IV in Turkiy

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition is said to be the ‘gold standard’ in cognitive assessment in this Nationwide training and suppliying organization project application capacity for this test was 10 fold increased in Turkish Health system.

Child Psychiatry Support System for children affected from earthquake

 From the first days of the one of the deadliest eartquakes of the world all child psychiatric support was organized. Please click for details

Organization of Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Children with Autism

This project focused on organizing inpatient psychiatric services specifically for children with autism. It supported the establishment of pilot subunits within Child Mental Health In-Patient Units to cater to children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Building Healthy Nutrition and Dieting Habits for Children with Neurodevelopmental Problems

This nationwide program aims to build healthy nutrition and dieting habits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The project involves specialized training for child development specialists and dieticians working in Turkish Ministry of Health facilities across the country. As a result, all children with disabilities will be able to benefit from these services in state hospitals.