2026 CONFERENCE KEYNOTES
KARINE ESTADIEU (MACAO)
HOW A SENSE OF COHERENCE ENHANCES SELF-AWARENESS AND SELF ADVOCACY
Karine Estadieu, French residing in Macau, is an accomplished educator and Inclusive Education
Coordinator at the International School of Macao, with nearly three decades of experience in
education. She holds a Master of Education in Special and Inclusive Education and leads a
multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists, educational assistants, teachers, and counselors
supporting students with learning, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. In her daily
practice, Karine works closely with parents to identify each child’s unique needs and guide them
through the support journey. She conducts screeners, develops individualized educational plans,
and implements practical strategies to enhance students’ academic, social, behavioral, and
emotional growth. She also collaborates with teachers, therapists, and counselors to build a
comprehensive support network, fostering an inclusive environment where students, parents,
and educators work together to help every child reach their full potential.
JEFF ROTMEYER (HONG KONG)
DESIGNING COMMUNITIES OF BELONGING: BEYOND INCLUSION TO CONNECTION
– CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR A NEURODIVERSE SOCIETY
Jeff Rotmeyer is a Hong Kong–based social innovator and founder of multiple community
initiatives, including the highly respected LOVE 21 Foundation, which supports individuals with
Down syndrome and autism through sports, nutrition, and family empowerment. Jeff is known for
designing ecosystems of true belonging—communities where neurodiverse individuals are not
only included but deeply connected. His work champions systemic change across schools, families,
and social services to build a more compassionate and sustainable future. His keynote,
“Designing Communities of Belonging,” explores how societies can move beyond inclusion
toward genuine connection and long-term transformation.
WARREN CLARK (UNITED KINGDOM)
FROM LIVED EXPERIENCE: AUTISTIC & NEURODIVERGENT NARRATIVES ON LOVE,
REJECTION & RESILIENCE
Warren Clark is a Special Olympics golfer from the United Kingdom, a Guinness World Record
holder, and a global ambassador for neurodiversity and inclusion. As an autistic athlete and
advocate, Warren uses his lived experience to inspire others and challenge misconceptions about
autism and ability. His ongoing work with Special Olympics International highlights the
importance of acceptance, belonging, and resilience. In his keynote, “From Lived Experience,”
Warren shares honest and powerful stories about love, rejection, identity, and the strength
required to thrive as a neurodivergent individual in today’s world.
LEONARD WALLETZKY (CZECH REPUBLIC)
NEUROSCIENCE - INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY FOR NEURODIVERGENT SOCIAL SUPPORT
Leonard Walletzký is a neuroscience student at Harvard University whose research focuses on the
genetic basis of autism, inspired by his younger brother who lives with a severe form of autism.
His award-winning work — including 1st place at České Hlavičky and 3rd place at the international
Regeneron ISEF — explores how transposable elements and gene regulation contribute to autism
spectrum disorders. Leonard conducts bioinformatics research at Cornell University, works with
advanced neurobiology techniques, and volunteers at Paspoint supporting autistic youth. At the
2026 INCLUSION Conference, he will speak on “Neuroscience Innovations in Technology for
Neurodivergent Social Support.”
MATTHEW FUNG (HONG KONG - AUSTRALIA)
GUT HEALTH AND PROBIOTICS: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Matthew Kwan-kit Fung is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (Australia) with over seven years of
experience in community practice and clinical research. Serving on the executive committees of
the Hong Kong Dietitians Association and Practicing Dietitians Union, he will present “Gut Health
and Probiotics: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.”
AMBER PERYMON (HONG KONG - USA)
HELPING AUTISTIC TEENS COPE WITH EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES, ADDRESS BULLYING,
AND DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS
Dr. Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., is Executive Director of The Children’s Institute of Hong Kong,
specializing in support for neurodivergent youth. She leads programmes helping autistic teens
cope with emotional challenges, counter bullying, and build social skills. In her keynote
“Helping Autistic Teens Cope…,” she offers evidence based strategies to foster resilience, inclusion,
and community support.
SANDY SINN (HONG KONG)
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING – PARENTAL SUPPORT
Sandy Sinn is a mother, strengths-based parenting coach, and LivingWorks ASIST Master Trainer
specializing in neurodiverse family support, youth mental health, and suicide pre vention.
She facilitates workshops that help families and schools build resilience, social skills, and safe,
nurturing environments for children and adolescents.
TIM TRODD (HONG KONG)
A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPROACH TO ASD: MICROBIOME RESEARCH & THE EVIDENCE
ON LEUCOVORIN
Tim Trodd is Chairman and Co-founder of OT&P Healthcare, a leading integrated clinic group in
Hong Kong. A proponent of functional, systems-based clinical approaches, Tim speaks on integrating
microbiome science into ASD care and on the current evidence and clinical considerations for
leucovorin (folinic acid) in selected ASD cases. His keynote emphasizes evidence-based, ethical
pathways for assessment, shared decision-making with families, and multidisciplinary follow-up.
ZHANG NI (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS
Dr Zhang Ni is an attending psychiatrist and lecturer at the Mental Health Center of West China
Hospital, Sichuan University. She obtained her PhD through a joint doctoral programme between
West China Hospital and Johns Hopkins University, USA, and completed postdoctoral research at
West China Hospital. Dr Zhang is an active member of professional organizations, including the
Chinese Society of Brain Cognition and Health, and serves on committees of the Sichuan Medical
Association Women Doctors Association and the Sichuan Society of Behavioral Medicine. Clinically,
she specializes in neurodegenerative disorders, emotional and mood disorders in children and
adolescents, and eating disorders, integrating psychiatry with neurocognitive and behavioral
medicine through a strong interdisciplinary approach.
SHANIA YUSOF (SINGAPORE)
NEURODIVERGENCE AND GENDER DYSPHORIA - UNDERSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS AND
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES
Shania Saudah Yusof, Singaporean, is a neurodiverse- and gender-affirming therapist and an
IACT-licensed Special Needs Educational Therapist. She holds a Master of Education (Special Education)
from Nanyang Technological University and is trained in cognitive behavioural, psychoeducational,
and developmental approaches. Shania researches neurodivergent children and adolescents with
learning, emotional, and psychosocial needs, including those experiencing gender dysphoria. She
is an associate therapist with Pride Health, contributing to gender-affirming mental health initiatives
and interdisciplinary care pathways integrating psychological, educational, and community-based
support. Her clinical and scholarly work focuses on educational neuroscience, neurodevelopmental
disorders, gender dysphoria, and ecosystemic interventions supporting identity development,
emotional regulation, and functional participation of neuro- and gender-diverse individuals. Across
practice, research, and advocacy, she adopts trauma-informed and culturally responsive
approaches prioritising collaboration with families, educators, and allied professionals.
HENRIETTA SO (HONG KONG)
ART AS COMMUNICATION TOOL
Henrietta So is a renowned art therapist from Hong Kong, recognized for her work in promoting
artistic expression among people with intellectual disabilities. She collaborated with the late Talia
Kornhauser to lead art workshops worldwide, earning wide acclaim, particularly at several Special
Olympics World Games, where their work fostered confidence, creativity, and inclusion. Mrs. So is
also the mother of an autistic child, bringing personal insight and passion to her advocacy for
inclusive art and the use of art therapy to promote dignity and community engagement.
SALLY POON (HONG KONG)
FAMILY-CENTRED NUTRITION AND MOVEMENT: BUILDING HEALTH, CONFIDENCE, AND INCLUSION
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND ID
Sally Shi-po Poon is a UK Registered Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian (Australia) with
over 18 years of nutrition practice in Hong Kong. Chairman of the Hong Kong Practising Dietitians
Union and advisor to several health organisations, she will present “Family-Centred Nutrition and
Movement: Building Health, Confidence, and Inclusion for Individuals with Autism and Intellectual
Disabilities.”
STEFAN KUEHN (GERMANY)
SPORT & DISABILITY
Stefan Kuehn is a German entrepreneur, professional sports manager, and CSR consultant with
long-standing ties to Macau. He is the founder of the Macau Golf Masters, an internationally
respected inclusive golf tournament that has become a leading global platform for athletes with
intellectual and other disabilities. Through his work, Stefan has consistently championed the power
of sport as a tool for inclusion, dignity, and social impact, building strong partnerships between
the corporate sector, sporting bodies, and community organizations. His vision has helped position
Macau as a global hub for inclusive sport and social innovation.
CHRISTY DING (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
ATTACHMENT-INFORMED PARENTING AND SELF-CARE
Christy Ding is a qualified educational and behavioral therapist from China, trained in ABA, CBT,
psychotherapy, and family therapy. She supports neurodivergent children and those with learning,
emotional, or behavioral challenges, along with their families. With experience across hospitals and
clinics, Christy takes a systems-oriented approach, helping caregivers build self-awareness, emotional
resilience, and mental-health literacy to better support both themselves and their children.
