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X-BeenThere: cvs-src@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: **OBSOLETE** CVS commit messages for the src tree List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:33:14 -0000 =20 Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Own=20 the 2009 Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress=20 =20 Complete Set of 18 DVD's =20 =20 Experience, at your leisure, the entire conference with a front row seat in the comfort of your own home. Including Over 20 Speakers!=20 With this Remarkable DVD Set You Will Learn in a Plain and Easy-to-Understand Way: In-depth Bio-medical and Educational Interventions Current Intervention Methodologies Comprehensive Evidence-Based Information Resources needed for recovery, advocacy, and=20 education to achieve a better quality of life This wonderful collection is an investment in the future whether you are a Parent, Educator, Teacher, Professional, Pediatrician, Therapist, or anyone else involved in the life of a child with autism. Quotes From Three=20 Conference Attendees: "I wouldn't have missed this for anything. It's changed my life and the lives of my loved ones forever!" "Attending this event just saved our marriage. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." "My life will not be the same. I went to the Autism Vancouver Conference and it changed my life. I work as a therapist in the field of autism and I learned so much and gained so many resources and contacts that my job and life will never be the same. I have gone from tears to jumping up and down so many times today." Here's Just a Few of the Many Benefits of the 2009 Autism Vancouver Congress DVD Set: Benefits to Parents, Families & Caregivers: Recognize the early signs of autism and get kids on the right track early Start thinking about the future, learn to plan through transitions from school years, to teen years and into adulthood Learn the right types of foods, vitamins, interventions available for best success Help facilitate your child's success in social situations while on the playground and beyond Improve the quality of life for individuals, families and caregivers around autism Plan for the later years and caring for your child/adult with autism Learn about comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist parents, family members, caregivers with interventions Find the resources needed for recovery, advocacy, successful education=20 Benefits to Educators (teachers, aides, assistants, administrators): Assist children in behaving in the classroom since society has moved to the model of inclusion in order to manage the entire class Learn educational interventions such as sensory, communication, social skills, and behavior to ensure greatest success in the classroom Learn why children with autism behave the way they do and what you can do to help them succeed Plan children's IPP(Individualized Program Plan) in the most current up to date method for the greatest outcome for all concerned Provide strategies to encourage team playing for everyone on the IPP (Individualized Program Plan) team with parents, teachers, assistants and most importantly the person with autism when appropriate. Discover how to build effective interventions for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders.=20 Benefits to Professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers, assisted living and group homes therapists): Learn about the latest Research based therapies and interventions for maximum success with autism from the most highly respected Doctors in the field leading experts on autism spectrum disorders, with presenters from England, Canada, and the United States Find out about Adjunct therapies Recognize strategies that work for Early intervention so you can get parents on the right track early Learn the latest in recognizing and properly diagnosing autism spectrum disorders Help parents on your case load learn the most current methods and techniques so they can apply them in their child's life Help parents through the denial process so they can support their children being on the right track=20 Here's Exactly What You'll Get With the 2009 Autism Vancouver Congress 18 DVD Set: Peter Bell, VP of Programs - Autism Speaks =20 Peter Bell is executive vice president for programs and services at Autism Speaks. He oversees the foundation's government relations and family services activities and also serves as an advisor to the science division. Prior to his role at Autism Speaks, Bell was president and CEO of Cure Autism Now, which merged with Autism Speaks in February 2007. Peter joined Cure Autism Now in 2004 following a successful 12-year marketing career at McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. As president and CEO, Peter led Cure Autism Now through a tremendous growth period and brought the foundation's funding total to more than $39 million. In addition, Peter enhanced the foundation's research, education and outreach initiatives and expanded the foundation's treatment portfolio. Peter and his wife, Liz, reside in New Jersey with their three children. Their eldest son, Tyler, has autism.=20 Presentation Details =20 "Solving the Autism Puzzle Through Science" Although autism was first characterized 65 years ago, it took almost 50 years before mainstream scientists to take it seriously. In 1995, two national autism groups, Cure Autism Now (CAN) and the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), formed to radically change the way autism was viewed and researched. Over the following decade, a vibrant field of autism researchers developed thanks to a significant increase in the pool of funding from both the public and private sectors. In 2005, a new organization was founded, Autism Speaks, which brought even more awareness and financial resources to the autism fold. Autism Speaks have since merged with CAN and NAAR. This session will provide an update on the current field of autism research, how it is structured, where it is going and identify some of the promising leads. The speaker will provide an update on the Autism Speaks Science program as well as detail the current strategic planning process that is underway within the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. =20 Dr. Teresa Bolick is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Bolick graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Psychology. She holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from Emory University. Dr. Bolick provides evaluation and treatment to children, adolescents, and their families. She consults frequently to schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She is an enthusiastic speaker, presenting workshops for parents, paraprofessionals, and professionals across the nation. Dr. Bolick is the author of Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World and Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World.=20 Presentation Details =20 "From Acquaintance to BFF: The Development of True Friendship in Individuals with ASD" By adolescence, many individuals with ASD have acquired the skills needed to meet their basic needs and to negotiate the superficial social interactions of everyday life. It is more difficult for them to move toward the "experience sharing" that Gutstein and others describe as the basis for true conversation and friendship. This workshop will focus on the skills necessary to move from instrumental communication to true conversation, from acquaintanceship to close friendship. Workshop participants will be able to: 1. differentiate between instrumental communication and experience sharing 2. identify the self-regulatory and communication skills needed to support friendship 3. explain the contribution of social capital to true friendship Keri Bowers, Filmmaker & Mother of a Son with Autism =20 Having worked in the disabilities field for over 18 years, Keri's hands-on work with kids and adults, parenting a child with special needs, and full-time work in the non-profit sector and advocacy have turned Keri into a speaker not to be missed. Keri's talks have audiences waiting for the key secrets she shares in the arts and other innovational ideas for interventions for disabled individuals. "Normies" - or individuals without disabilities also find the film and talks fascinating and informative. Presentation Details =20 "Families Forward: Mapping Transitions to Your Child's Future" Keri Bowers, mother, advocate and film director, is very excited to discuss her new workbook "Mapping Transitions To Your Child's Future", a long overdue resource for parents of children with autism and other special needs. Keri was inspired to create this magnificent fifty-page, hands-on workbook for families after being asked on numerous occasions, "... but how did you get from here to there, Keri? Your son doesn't even seem like he has autism!" Keri will tell you how to structure your special needs child's life through a team approach including the siblings, moms, dads, teachers, aides and even the grandparents.=20 She will walk you through planning summer camps, art expression, and even take you on a discovery interview process with the significant people in your child's life in which you will learn things about your child you would otherwise never have known. Be sure to come prepared to work in order to design the road map to achieve best possible future for your child forever. You will walk away thinking, "Oh my gosh! I can now put this in place the minute I arrive home from the conference with new, possibilities and opportunities for my child and family. Keri demonstrates that truly amazing things are possible for all people... you just have to give them the right tools. Jeff Bradstreet, M.D., FAAFP =20 Dr. Bradstreet, MD, FAAFP is founder of and a treating physician at the International Child Development Resource Center in Florida, adjunct professor of nutritional neuroscience and child development at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, adjunct professor of neurosciences at Stetson University, and a clinical consultant to the University of California Davis MIND Institute. A versatile man in the research and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, he has published landmark studies with regard to the role of mercury and measles virus in autism, such as A Case Control Study of Mercury Burden in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, as well as speaking before Congress and the IOM. His 11-year old son, Matthew, is recovering from autism. Dr Bradstreet is the founder of a special school for children with autism that encompasses biological, behavioral, sensory, auditory and speech therapies into a combined program. Presentation Details =20 "Reversing Autism Using Biomarker Directed Biological Interventions" Recent advances in laboratory methods allows us to have greater insight into the underlying processes which generate the autism symptoms. Dealing effectively with these biological problems leads to faster and more effective recover for the children. This discussion will include the dramatic findings from an international study which indicates serious problems with the immune system and the presence of increased amounts of oxidative damage of RNA and cell membranes. These serious issues need effective therapies and parents and clinicians need to know they have done enough to correct the abnormal biology. =09 Anita Bratt, N.D. =20 Dr. Anita Bratt is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) practicing in North Vancouver, B.C. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1994, Dr. Bratt attended the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon and Bastyr University in Washington, before completing her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005 at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, B.C. Dr. Bratt graduated first in her class and was honored with the award for academic excellence. Dr. Bratt is the mother of three children. After her oldest son was diagnosed with autism, she developed a specific interest in the research and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. She uses a biomedical and Defeat Autism Now! approach in treating ASD, along with naturopathic therapies. Dr. Bratt hosted the first Outreach Clinic for Autism & ADHD in Western Canada in conjunction with The Great Plains Laboratory. Dr. Bratt is a published author of numerous autism-related articles. She is a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and is board-certified in Acupuncture and Chelation Therapy. Presentation Details =20 "Heavy Metals in Autism: Toxicity and Effective Treatment" Heavy Metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, aluminum, arsenic and other heavy metals are continuing to increase in our environment adding to the toxic burden of our children. Pollution, cooking utensils, food, deodorants, toothpaste, pesticides, amalgam fillings and animal feed are just some of the sources that find their way into our bodies. Children with Autism have impaired immune and detoxification systems allowing the accumulation of these metals in their tissues including skin, bones, brain, kidneys and other organs which can be expressed in a variety of neurological, behavioral, learning impairments as well as physical symptoms. This presentation will discuss ways of reducing the toxic burden through the use of natural treatments that are safe and effective. Several case studies will be presented showing successful treatment with nutritional, dietary and other interventions. Learning Objectives: 1) The participant will be able to identify the major toxins in the environment and what they can do to reduce heavy metal exposure. 2) The participant will understand why heavy metals play a major role in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 3) The participant will learn the key factors in effective treatment for heavy metal toxicity. Scott Clack, B.Sc., N.D. =09 Received a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Toronto in 1981, and a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle 1997. He has been in clinical practice since November 1997 and has been specializing in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders ("ASD") for more than six years. Scott Clack has participated in and has spoken at numerous lectures, workshops, conferences and training events in both Canada and the United States. He was voted Naturopathic Doctor of the year in 2005 by his Ontario peers and has treated over 200 patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders. He is also one of the lead physicians involved in The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. practitioner mentoring program in Canada. Presentation Details =20 "What's Going On? Common findings of biomedical tests on Canadian ASD children." Following 3 years of work as a Defeat Autism Now! practitioner, some interesting trends in test results have been noted. The presentation will review the test results of 25 ASD children randomly chosen from my practice in southern Ontario. The tests that are frequently recommended for each child include: Organic Acid Test, Comprehensive Stool Profile, Urinary Peptide test and IgG Food Allergy test, Hair Elements analysis, CBC, serum ferritin and serum Prealbumin. The discussion of these results will provide parents and new practitioners with insights to the interpretation of the results and consequent approaches to treatments. The findings should direct more parents and practitioners to use testing to direct treatment and avoid stereotyped treatments which may not be necessary for every child.=20 Bruce M. Gale, Ph.D. =20 Bruce M. Gale, PhD is a clinical psychologist who began working in autism in the mid-1970's. After graduating UCLA, he completed graduate training at Florida State University (1985) and was honored to present his research on self-injurious behavior at the First National Conference of Powerful Data-Based Systems for Treating Autism in 1980. He completed his internship and advanced fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and was appointed as a Fellow in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School from 1982-84. As former Chief Psychologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Gale implemented no-cost assessment programs to identify individuals with developmental disorders who had been misdiagnosed with mental illness. Since the mid-90's, he has developed and conducted treatment programs employing technology to increase motivation and improve treatment outcome. His project for the past several years with children and teens has been LUNCH Groups, a multi-modal (FUN!) treatment program. Dr. Gale frequently conducts independent evaluations with students, has served as an expert witness in numerous cases, and offers CE courses as an APA-approved provider, both online and in person. Dr. Gale's work using technology in autism was highlighted in the film documentary, "Normal People Scare Me." His company, BehaviorTech Solutions, Inc has developed online multi-rater behavior assessment and treatment tools to help teams quickly identify areas of priority and determine progress, plus help individuals with special needs improve coping and resilience. He consults to programs through the California Department of Education, is division technology chair for the California Psychological Association, and teaches Abnormal Psychology at American Jewish University. Presentation Details =20 "Learning, Understanding, Negotiating, Communicating, and Helping: Reviewing 8 years of LUNCH Groups, a (FUN!) Multi-Modal Treatment Program for Improving Student Social Functioning" Individuals with HFA, AS and related challenges often require treatment to help their social functioning, but just as frequently resist or avoid such intervention. Individual therapy is less than ideal, since an adult, a few to several times the age of the client, makes for a poor role model. This presentation will describe the LUNCH Groups program, where over 90% of students have reported they enjoy participating and three quarters of parents report meaningful improvement in child behavior. We will review the simple yet effective initial assessment process and cover program highlights, such as computer animation projects, three types of raffles that improve behavior, parent support components, behavior generalization, plus focus on eating and manners. The program's five core elements include: 1) Executive Functioning; 2) Pragmatic Social Skills; 3) Pragmatic Language Skills; 4) Academic Readiness; and 5) Environmental Awareness. Videos and case examples will supplement lecture material to illustrate these principles in practice. Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. (SPECIAL FREE BONUS PRESENTATION) Go to: www.autismvancouver.com to watch this presentation online now! Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D., is a Consultant whose private practice is based in Baltimore, MD. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work-transition process and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. He currently serves on numerous professional advisory boards, including the Autism Society of America, MAAP Services, NJ COSAC and ASPEN. In 2002 Dr Gerhardt became the Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Organization for Autism Research. Previous professional positions include serving as the Executive Director Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism and an appointment as Research Asst. Professor at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology where he served as the Director of the Division of Transition and Adult Services at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. It was in this capacity the he co-founded the Douglass Group, a social skills and support service for adults with Aspergers Disorder or High Functioning Autism. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Presentation Details =20 "Transition to Adulthood" Today, professionals, families and learners with ASD are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond simple job placement to focus on career development and measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for transition planning AT ANY AGE in support of desirable and individualized employment outcomes with attention to assessment, community based training, employment development, job-related social skills, and quality of life concerns.=20 Workshop Objectives After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to:=20 Identify the components of a comprehensive transition plan Define the multiple constituent groups whose needs are to be meet in the employment development process Discuss the important of co-worker training in employment maintenance. Describe the individually determined components of an assessment of quality of life =09 Elaine Hall "Coach E" =09 Elaine Hall, "Coach E", the founder of The Miracle Project as seen in the award winning, 5 times Emmy award nominated, HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical, shares her unique experiences using theater and the arts to bring out the best in children with autism. Elaine Hall has been called many things in her multi-faceted and accomplished life including: educator, writer, consultant, performer, and professional acting coach for television and film artists. She has written and directed over thirty children's plays. More recently, Elaine has been called "mother" to son Neal, and the media have deemed her, "The Child Whisperer", based on the extraordinary and compelling theater arts program she innovated for children like Neal, with Autism called, "The Miracle Project", and the awe inspiring results the work has delivered. Presentation Details =20 "The Miracle Project: Using Creativity and Joy To Bring Out the Best in Children with Autism" This workshop is presented by Elaine Hall, featured as "Coach E" in the HBO award-winning documentary, Autism: The Musical. This workshop will include: - 7 Steps to Joining A Child's World - Developing Creativity, Spontaneity and Joy - Being "Miracle Minded" - Inclusion: Peer Role Models, Siblings, Family, Community - Celebrating Differences Lianne Holliday-Willey, Ed.D. =09 Liane Holliday Willey is an inspirational and motivational speaker who helps her audience truly understand the importance of accepting people with differences. All of her life, Liane knew she was different, but only after one of her family members was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a very high functioning form of autism, did Liane realize the reason behind her differences; she too was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. With the odds firmly stacked against her, Liane rose to the challenge of life as it comes to you through the broken glass of autism, to a place where she is happy, healthy and well balanced. Today, Liane is a successful writer, editor, consultant, motivational speaker, freelance author, mother and wife. - Liane is the author of the international best selling books Pretending to be Normal: Living with Aspergers Syndrome, forward by Tony Attwood (Jessica Kingsley Publisher), Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between forward by Luke Jackson, (Jessica Kingsley Publisher) and Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal forward by Pam Tanquay (Jessica Kingsley Publisher). In addition, Liane has contributed to many other books and journals. She is also theSenior Editor of the magajournal Autism Spectrum Quarterly, published by Starfish Specialty Press.=20 Presentation Details =20 "Stories from the Past, Planning for Tomorrow" Liane presents her life story from her earliest memories as a very young child, to her world as she now experiences it. Included in this speech is information on how her parents and caregivers supported and taught her, how she came to understand and cope with her AS, and how the world's views and expectations have affected her through her years. This presentation also showcases the talents and wonders of many of Lianes Aspie friends. Finally, Liane will present her vision of how we who care, can make life for ALL people on the ASD spectrum more rich and rewarding. Lori Knowles, Mother of a Recovered Child =09 Mother of a recovered child and General Manager of New Beginnings Nutritionals. She is a frequent speaker on biomedical interventions to parents and professionals at autism conferences around the world. Over the past five years, she has worked closely with Dr. William Shaw, PhD to create New Beginnings Nutritionals, a cutting edge nutritional supplement company that supports the unique needs of children with autism. She collaborates with physicians, naturopaths, scientists, autism researchers and parents in order to create a diverse product line that parents and physicians can trust. Presentation Details =20 "A Mother's Success Story: Daniel's Journey Out of Autism" Unsure if you should consider biomedical approaches in treating autism? Are you confused about where and how to get started? Lori's presentation is designed for those new to the biomedical approach and for those seeking an easy to understand overview of some of the foundational biomedical treatments. She will include an overview of the therapies that contributed to her son's recovery including dietary intervention, applied behavioural analysis (ABA), yeast and bacteria treatments, supplements therapy, detoxification, and other alternative treatments that helped contribute to her son's recovery. This is a practical and parent friendly presentation that will inspire and give you hope. Share in Daniel's progress through his mother's account, pictures and video segments.=20 Learning Objectives: Participants will: 1. Gain a basic overview and understanding of each foundational biomedical therapy that is useful in treating autism. The therapies discussed include diet, yeast and bacteria treatment, nutritional supplements, and detoxification. 2. Identify the specific symptoms in children who may benefit from biomedical interventions and how these symptoms can be alleviated through each intervention. 3. Gain a good understanding of how all the biomedical therapies work together - along with educational therapies - to offer hope for significant improvement and sometimes recovery 4. Obtain practical information on how to get started pursuing biomedical treatments for autism.=20 Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant =20 =09 Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autistic spectrum disorders. She has been a Defeat Autism Now! practitioner for 6 years. Her book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, and her work are based in scientific research and an understanding of the biochemistry of ASDs and the role of nutrition to restore health. She presents at leading autism conferences, hosts multiple radio programs, writes for autism publications, and teaches "Cooking To Heal" cooking classes. Julie has a private nutrition practice and radio show in San Francisco and works with clients from around the world. Julie's live presentations include information for practitioners and parents. She presents complex information in ways that are easy to understand and apply at home, while providing scientific data so "advanced parents" and practitioners can better comprehend the efficacy of diet and nutrition intervention for their patients and children - and succeed at implementation. Presentation Details =20 "Nourishing Hope for Autism" This presentation will discuss the common autism diets used by parents and practitioners in the field of biomedical intervention for autism including GFCF, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Feingold Diet, Body Ecology Diet, and the low oxalate diet. Julie will help audience members determine how to choose a diet most suited for an individual and how to customize it over time. This presentation will include background information regarding the biochemistry of the body, the gut-brain connection, and autism as a whole body disorder. This session will explain how dietary intervention helps ameliorate symptoms and engage healing, and will focus on nourishing children. For autism, dietary intervention means eliminating problematic foods, and adding nutrient-rich healing foods. Julie will discuss nutrient dense foods and how to make them more digestible, including the concepts of broths, vegetables, grass-fed animal protein and fats, soaking grains and seeds, and fermented and probiotic rich foods. From her clinical experience, Julie understands that many children with autism are very finicky eaters so she will provide food and meal ideas that are nutrient dense and kid-friendly. Learning objectives:=20 Professionals will: - Learn how nutrition and diet relate to biomedical concepts, underlying biochemistry, and the gut-brain connection.=20 - Gain a more complete understanding of diets that their patients may be using, beyond GFCF. - Become familiar with various autism diets and when to consider using them.=20 Parents will: - Gain practical informationfrom things that parents new to diet can change right away (such as removing artificial ingredients and choosing and starting a diet), to detailed dietary suggestions for parents that have been applying diet for years.=20 - Be ready to make positive changes to diet as soon as they return home. - Learn tactics for picky eaters, and how they too can learn to expand their diet. William Shaw, Ph.D. =09 Received his Ph.D. in biochemistry and human physiology from the Medical University of SC. He is board certified in the fields of clinical chemistry and toxicology by American Board of Clinical Chemistry. He has supervised large endocrinology, nutritional biochemistry, and toxicology and immunology departments at the CDC and Smith Kline Laboratories, and was a director at Children's Mercy Hospital. Dr. Shaw is the Director of The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. for Health, Nutrition, and Metabolism, a laboratory specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders of adults and children. He is author of "Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD" and a frequent speaker at autism conferences worldwide. Presentation Details =20 "Promising new insights, therapies, and tests for autism and PDD" A number of genetic abnormalities have been found in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders at greater incidence rates than in normal people. Many of these genetic factors are called single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs (pronounced SNIPS) of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the genes that regulate folate, B-12, methylation reactions, and sulfur amino acid metabolism in a complex interrelated metabolic pathway. Furthermore, the presence of certain SNPs makes the individual more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies and exposure to toxic chemicals. Household products such as cleaners, paints and solvents, lawn and garden care, automotive products, pool chemicals, and health and beauty aids, are usually the main source of exposure since they are prevalent in the environment. We suggest patients can reduce their exposure by making small changes in their lifestyle and purchasing habits, such as not using pesticides and avoiding cosmetics and toiletries with synthetic fragrances. Several studies have now confirmed that many of these products may be involved in causing autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and some of the genetic factors that increase vulnerability of ASD people to toxic chemicals have been identified. The use of this new information in helping the treatment of ASD will be emphasized.=20 Learning objectives: 1. The participant will learn about common genetic variations called SNPs that are common in autism and why these variations make the individual more susceptible to exposure to toxic chemicals and nutritional deficiencies. 2. The participant will understand the role of a wide range of toxic chemicals in inducing autism and how to reduce exposures and how to detoxify the chemicals that are in the body. Stephen Shore, Ed.D. =20 Diagnosed with "Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies" Dr. Shore was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much help from his parents, teachers, and others, Dr. Shore recently (2008) completed his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent possible. In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his book Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Ask and Tell: Self-advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, and the newly released Understanding Autism for Dummies. A board member of the Autism Society of America and president emeritus of the Asperger's Association of New England, Stephen serves for the Board of Directors for Unlocking Autism, the Autism Services Association of Massachusetts, MAAP, and the College Internship Program. Dr. Shore is on the US Autism and Asperger Association Advisory Board. Presentation Details =20 "Examining Five Promising Approaches for Autism Spectrum Disorders" Noting that there has been no true comparison between educational / behavioral / developmental approaches for working with children on the autism spectrum, qualitative research was initiated to investigate the following about Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH, Daily Life Therapy, Miller Method, and DIR. Through written correspondence and face to face interviews, the developers of these varied approaches were queried on how they define autism, think about children with autism, and would handle carefully designed case studies representing the spectrum of autism.=20 Some preliminary findings suggest that current definitions of autism are lacking and a more multi-dimensional approach is needed, some techniques are applicable across approaches, and a general sense that people with autism have something valuable to contribute to the community as a whole.=20 Karen Simmons, Founder & CEO of Autism Today =20 Karen Simmons is the mother to six, two with special needs, best selling author and the Founder/ CEO of Autism Today=A9, a world leader, speaker and conference coordinator in autism information, research and resources. As the Internet Entrepreneur Award winner of the year, Simmons website www.autismtoday.com joins autism and special needs communities for all concerned. Simmons is also the author of four widely cherished books, and two CD's including Little Rainman and Gold Medal recipient, "The Official Autism 101 Manual". She is also co-author along with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Heather McNamara to "Chicken Soup For The Soul, Children with Special Needs" released September 2007.=20 Presentation Details =20 "Conference Kickoff" Karen Simmons, Founder and CEO of Autism Today and co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul, Children with Special Needs" opens the conference with a special heartwarming reading from the New York Times best selling series title specifically related to autism "What They Forgot To Mention" by Sandy Sotzen. Keri Bowers and Elaine Hall are also part of this opening! =20 Lauren W. Underwood, PhD =20 Dr. Lauren Underwood received her MS and PhD in biology (developmental neurobiology) from Tulane University. Following graduation, she was awarded a National Institute of Health Post-Doctoral Training Grant Fellowship in Vision Research. Dr. Underwood is the parent of a child recovering from autism, and as a result of this, became a health educator and biomedical consultant for families of autistic children. Dr Underwood is concurrently employed as a Senior Staff Scientist for SSAI, Inc. supporting NASA. Additionally, Dr. Underwood is a C.A.R.D., Center for Autism and Related Disorders, IRB Board member, a USAAA, US Autism and Asperger Association, Advisory Board (Scientific) member, and a scientific advisor for the International Hyperbarics Association. Dr. Underwood has recently presented a poster on the "Best Practices" approach for the treatment of autism that that was presented at the 2008 Pangea Conference (Pediatric Integrative Medicine Conference (PIMC) for the Integrative Pediatrics Council. Dr. Underwood was also honored and privileged to be invited to co-author several chapters in a book, recently published book by Dr. Stephen Shore, titled, Understanding Autism for Dummies. Presentation Details =20 "A "Best Practices" Model for Treating Autism: ABA & Biomedical Therapies Implemented Together Facilitate Optimal Outcomes" Treatments grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as biomedical approaches have individually helped provide effective treatment models for autism. However, in developing a "Best Practices" Model, these interventions must work together to provide the best possibilities for optimal outcomes. Therefore, support for the "Best-Practices" approach which incorporates a behavioral-biomedical treatment model for autism is defined.=20 Given the significant volume of research on the outcomes of treatments based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) it is clear that ABA is a necessary treatment for children with autism. ABA is the application of more than 70 years of scientifically proven principles of learning and motivation to the solution of problems of social significance, autism being one such problem. Several decades of scientific research have conclusively proven the effectiveness of ABA with children with autism. Substantial research has demonstrated that for a significant proportion of children with autism, the optimal outcome is possible: everyday functioning that is indistinguishable from that of typically developing peers. As such, treatment approaches grounded in ABA are now considered to be at the forefront of therapeutic and educational interventions for children suffering from this disorder. Research also supports a biomedical etiology for autism. While studies are being conducted to identify exact biomedical pathways and their scientific basis, case studies based upon practical applications of this research suggest that the likelihood of successful outcomes improves when biomedical interventions are concurrently used to treat medical co-morbid conditions present in individuals diagnosed with autism. These conditions can include digestive disorders, concurrent neuroinflammation, and/or immune system dysregulation. These require medical attention, and if not addressed can affect developmental outcomes and success in behavioral interventions. Consequently, there is a growing number of parents and practitioners who utilize medically based treatment options - including modified diet, supplementation and detoxification protocols - to treat individuals diagnosed within the autism spectrum.=20 The "Best Practices" Model suggests that if indicated, biomedical interventions should be utilized in an attempt to stabilize the child's medical symptoms to achieve an improved state of health concurrently with implementing behavioral therapies. By doing so, the child's learning potential is maximized, thereby expediting acquisition of skills that can be taught using the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis. Cases now demonstrate successful outcomes with an acceleration of skill acquisition within an ABA therapy program when biomedical issues are also addressed and treated.=20 Plus More! Dont Miss Out on this Amazing Opportunity! 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