Invited Speakers
Mr Henk Arangies
Henk Arangies has been a Primary School Principal for the past 26 years – 15 years at Paarl Boys’ Primary in Paarl and the last 11 years at Eversdal Primary in Cape Town where he retired at the end of 2022. He has a M. Ed in Curriculum Development with a thesis (1995) on how technology (computers) could enhance teaching and learning. During his M-studies the course included strains of the Educational Phycology course which enhanced his understanding of the limitations of curriculum delivery in our traditional school classrooms. This knowledge developed a deeper understanding of the struggle learners with learning barriers faced in our traditional “left brain designed” schools classrooms. He has travelled extensively abroad over the past 26 years to learn and experience from schools and conferences and applied the ideas in the schools he served.
Mrs Adela Baker

Dr Armand Bam

Dr Brendan Belsham

Prof Sven Bölte

Dr James Burger

Dr Lesley Carew

Dr Helen Clark

Prof David Coghill

Mrs Ray Anne Cook

Prof Eric Decloedt

Prof Stephen Faraone

Stephen Faraone is a Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York. He is also Senior Scientific Advisor to the Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He is Program Director for the educational websites www.adhdinadults.com and www.ADHDevidence.org. He is President of the World Federation for ADHD. Prof. Faraone has been ranked as a highly cited researcher in the top 0.01% of scientists across all fields. He is a recipient of many awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics and the Paul Hoch Award from the American Psychopathological Association.
Prof Elisabeth Fernell

Dr Jean Veronica Fourie

Dr Mary Margaret Gleason

Ms Tanya Huber

Tanya is a private practicing dietitian with her own outpatient practice as well as a clinical dietitian working in a private hospital in Sandton. She completed her studies at the University of CT where she initially got her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, biochemistry, and microbiology and then completed her postgraduate degree – Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition in 2015. She completed her community service year in Gauteng at the Thelle Moegerane Regional Hospital and is currently completing her Master’s degree through Stellenbosch University in Therapeutic Nutrition. Tanya is also currently the chairwoman for the Gauteng South branch of the Association for Dietetics of South Africa (ADSA).
Due to her passion for psychology around food, she found herself seeing patients with disordered eating patterns quite frequently which led her to do additional training in this area. Having a diverse range of patients from outpatients to critically ill patients allows her to observe and treat patients with a different approach that suits them.
Dr Jane Indergaard
Dr. Jane Indergaard is an associate professor of nursing at Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN and a licensed registered nurse in ND and MN. Dr. Indergaard is a recognized speaker, budding author and long-standing provider of education, advocacy, and outreach for individuals living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She is the local co-founder of the award-winning Red River Valley CHADD, an affiliate of the national organization Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She was recently appointed to the National Board of Directors for CHADD and also serves on the editorial advisory board for CHADD’s ATTENTION magazine. Her current research and clinical interests focus on the impact of hormonal fluctuations on women with ADHD, clinical practice guidelines for Adult ADHD, and the design and implementation of Psychoeducational (PE) programming into provider treatment for ADHD.
Ms Elize Janse van Rensburg
B. Occ. Ther. (UFS), M. Occ. Ther. (UFS)
Elize is an experienced occupational therapist with a keen interest in the fields of sensory integration, peadiatric occupational therapy and neurodevelopmental conditions. Elize holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational therapy from the University of the Free State, both with distinction. She completed her sensory integration training through the South African Institute for Sensory Integration (SAISI), and has also received training in DIR Floortime and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), both early intervention models for children on the autism spectrum. Elize believes strongly in the power of early intervention, and a holistic, child- and family centred, strengths-based approach. Elize owns a private occupational therapy practice in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She is a former lecturer in occupational therapy at the University of the Free State and serves on the executive board and lecturing team of SAISI. She regularly presents at conferences and has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Ms Margaux Joffe

Dr Kwabena Kusi-Mensah

Dr Anita Marinescu-Constantin

Dr Gregory Mattingly
Associate Clinical Professor,
Washington University School of Medicine
President, Midwest Research Group
President Elect, APSARD-
American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders
Gregory W Mattingly, MD is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and has been a Psychopharmacology Instructor for more than 20 years at The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Washington University where he received a Fulbright Scholarship. In addition to his clinical and research practice, he has been a consultant and evaluator for both the NFL and MLB. Dr Mattingly is the President Elect for APSARD and serves on the Scientific Program Committee for the World Federation for ADHD. Dr. Mattingly has been a principal investigator in more than 400 clinical trials and his research has been published in numerous national and international journals.
Dr Fanie Meyer

Ms Miché Moodley

Dr Kedi Motingoe
Dr Kedi Motingoe, a psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and working in this field for more than 15 years. After training at the Medical University of SA, I worked as a general practitioner before persuing studied in general psychiatry. Extensive work in the public and private sector as a general psychiatrist emphasized the importance of prevention and early intervention for best outcomes in adulthood. Dr Kedi’s focus is on addressing the needs of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders, behavioural and emotional difficulties through bio-psycho-social intervention in collaboration with allied mental healthcare practitioners. Greatest area of interest is currently prevention and amelioration of infant, child and adolescent mental health disorders by supporting parents and families.
Ms Marguerette Osborne

Dr Suntheren Pillay

Ms Karla Pretorius
MA: Psychology, Registered Counselor
Karla Pretorius is an accomplished professional in the field of neurodiversity, serving as one of the directors of AIMS Global (www.aimsglobal.info). With a career spanning nearly two decades, she has been at the forefront of advocating for awareness, acceptance, and understanding of neurodivergent individuals and their families on an international scale. Karla’s expertise lies in psychology research, focusing on autism, ADHD, and related conditions. She holds a double Honours degree in Psychology from both the United States and South Africa and has further enhanced her qualifications by completing a Master’s degree in Psychology through the University of Stellenbosch. Having received her own ADHD diagnosis in her thirties, Karla brings a unique perspective to her work, combining her personal experiences with her clinical background to better support families. Currently serving as the Chief Clinical Officer for Augmental Technologies, Karla and her team has developed Tracto (www.tracto.app), a groundbreaking companion app designed to support parents of children with behavioral and emotional challenges. Through her innovative contributions, she continues to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. Join Karla Pretorius at the upcoming conference as she shares her wealth of knowledge and insights, offering invaluable guidance to professionals, caregivers, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and effective support strategies.
Dr Nerica Ramsundhar

Mrs Gina Rencken

Prof Renata Schoeman

Dr Riekert Swart

Dr Hugo Theron

MSc (Clin Psych) (US), MSc (Health Psych) (Leiden), PhD (Child Psych) (UFS)
Hugo has been a registered clinical psychologist since the late 90s. He studied clinical psychology at Stellenbosch University, and medical and health psychology at Leiden University. He obtained his Phd in Child Psychology from the University of the Free State. He has worked with both children, adolescents, and adults in South Africa, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
His fields of interest is varied, covering anxiety and mood disorders, as well as behavioural and neurodevelopmental problems across the developmental range from childhood, through adolescence, into adulthood. He did his PhD research on the use of information and communication technology (including social media) and the impact it has on children and adolescents; and enjoys discussing (and helping people to manage) the joys and pitfalls of technology.
Dr Adri van der Walt

Dr. Michèle van Niekerk

Dr Melane van Zyl

Prof André Venter

Dr Chris Verster

Dr Karen Vukovic

(MBBCh (Wits) FFPsych (SA) M.Med Psych (Wits))
Dr Vukovic has been in full time private practise as a general Psychiatrist at Sandton Mediclinic, Johannesburg since 1994. She has specific interests in: Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders and Psychiatry in the workplace. Dr Vukovic attends regular training in a number of psychotherapeutic modalities. She has a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to a management of Psychiatric illness. She is registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as well as the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom (UK) and the Medical Council of Ireland.Mrs Emma Wijnberg
