Özden Erbaş

Special education teacher

Graduated from the Special Education Department at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2005. Has dedicated his professional work to supporting the education, development and quality of life of children with additional needs.

Founded the Institute for Gifted Children in Çorum and worked with gifted children for two years. Later founded Deha Eğitim, spending 11 years working on alternative and supportive evidence-based educational models for ADHD, autism and dyslexia.

The supplied biography describes the Çorum Special Education and Rehabilitation Centre as operating for eight years and serving approximately 400 students. Its multidisciplinary services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, movement and sports education, ABA and dyslexia education.

Led the development of Smartex Akıllı Alıştırmalar for children with additional needs. Continues developing the app, offered free on Android and iOS in collaboration with Türk Telekom. Also works on the RuMind music therapy application.

Through Harmoni Preschool, developed an institutional model for neuroscience-informed early education. Under Harmoni A, creates AI-supported education software and learning sets for ages 2–6. Plans include interactive online learning, a cognitive intervention programme for ages 11–14, and measurable personalised education systems. His vision is an ethical, scientific and accessible combination of special education, neuroscience and AI.