From Info at AutismToday.com Wed Apr 15 17:33:14 2009 From: Info at AutismToday.com (Info@AutismToday.com) Date: Wed Apr 15 17:55:24 2009 Subject: An Autism Conference You Can Watch at Home! Message-ID: Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Own the 2009 Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress Complete Set of 18 DVD's Experience, at your leisure, the entire conference with a front row seat in the comfort of your own home. Including Over 20 Speakers! 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 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 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 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. 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 Here's Exactly What You'll Get With the 2009 Autism Vancouver Congress 18 DVD Set: Peter Bell, VP of Programs - Autism Speaks 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. Presentation Details "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. 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. Presentation Details "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 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 "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. 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 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 "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. Anita Bratt, N.D. 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 "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. 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 "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. Bruce M. Gale, Ph.D. 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 "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 "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. Workshop Objectives After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to: 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 Elaine Hall "Coach E" 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 "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. 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. Presentation Details "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 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 "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. 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. Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant 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 "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: Professionals will: - Learn how nutrition and diet relate to biomedical concepts, underlying biochemistry, and the gut-brain connection. - 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. 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. - 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. 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 "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. 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. 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 "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. 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. Karen Simmons, Founder & CEO of Autism Today Karen Simmons is the mother to six, two with special needs, best selling author and the Founder/ CEO of Autism Today?, 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. Presentation Details "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! Lauren W. Underwood, PhD 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 "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. 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. 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. Plus More! 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A Treasured Heirloom This beautiful pendant will be cherished for generations to come Commissioned by Peggy Croft, whose artistic Christmas jewelry designs have been featured in Warner Brothers, People Magazine and done custom pieces for The Endangered Species has now created our very own original and exclusive gold "Autism Solutions Puzzle Ribbon of Promise" to acknowledge the many unique gifts our wonderful children bring to the world. add garnet add amethyst add aquamarine add diamond add emerald add pearl add ruby add peridot add sapphire add opal add citrine add blue topaz Order Yours Now, for yourself or the perfect gift * Ribbon of Promise Pendant 14k Gold with 14k Gold Chain $279.00 add to cart [gold just hit $900 oz] * Ribbon of Promise Pendant Pure Silver with Sterling Silver Chain $97.00 add to cart * Mounted Birthstone $27 (Diamond $75) select stones to the left This beautiful and unique pendant is sure to be a family keepsake that will be treasured for years to come! 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A Treasured Heirloom This beautiful pendant will be cherished for generations to come Commissioned by Peggy Croft, whose artistic Christmas jewelry designs have been featured in Warner Brothers, People Magazine and done custom pieces for The Endangered Species has now created our very own original and exclusive gold "Autism Solutions Puzzle Ribbon of Promise" to acknowledge the many unique gifts our wonderful children bring to the world. add garnet add amethyst add aquamarine add diamond add emerald add pearl add ruby add peridot add sapphire add opal add citrine add blue topaz Order Yours Now, for yourself or the perfect gift * Ribbon of Promise Pendant 14k Gold with 14k Gold Chain $279.00 add to cart [gold just hit $900 oz] * Ribbon of Promise Pendant Pure Silver with Sterling Silver Chain $97.00 add to cart * Mounted Birthstone $27 (Diamond $75) select stones to the left This beautiful and unique pendant is sure to be a family keepsake that will be treasured for years to come! Help Others... a portion of the proceeds will go to the Exceptional Parent Foundation for Education as a gift. We know you will appreciate the extra-personal touch our goldsmith takes with your custom designed work of art, so please allow 3 weeks for your delivery ? 2008 Autism Today All Rights Reserved To Be Removed, Click The Following Link: http://www.autismtoday.com/unsubscribe.asp?email=cvs-src@freebsd.org From news at autismtoday.com Thu Apr 23 01:49:05 2009 From: news at autismtoday.com (Autism Today) Date: Thu Apr 23 01:49:14 2009 Subject: Have You Seen This Yet? Message-ID: <3059B8A284804D388435D910532B09E3@autismbreeze> With 1 in every 150 children being diagnosed on the spectrum, autism has become an epidemic and now affects millions of people worldwide. More and more research is taking place, and breakthroughs are being made all the time in many different fields, but it is becoming a struggle for anyone to stay on top of all these advances. Finding quality information about autism can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. >From specific medications, biomedical interventions, behavioral strategies and communication tools, your child will be in a much better place through the efforts you pursue, but how do you get the best information to base your decisions on? One of the greatest sources of quality information has long been autism conferences. Now more than ever, there is a greater demand for more conferences, in more places, with more autism experts that specialize in all different areas of the spectrum. But organizing and producing quality conferences is very expensive. Quality autism conferences with leading experts and speakers aren??Tt offered as often as we would like them to be. Attending autism conferences is also very expensive. You have to pay to attend the conference which can cost you anywhere from about $400 for a weekend conference to upwards of $3,000 for a multi-day super-conference with the top speakers in the world. But it doesn??Tt end there... You also have to consider your travel expenses, hotel expenses, meal expenses, lost income from time off work, and the list goes on and on... It can very quickly cost you a few thousand dollars to attend an autism conference with top-rated autism experts. But when you consider the state of the economy, many of us are looking to save more money than usual not knowing what the future has in store. And this is where we struggle, because like any loving parent, we will do anything for our children. In fact, many times, one of the parents will take a leave of absence from work when their child is first diagnosed on the spectrum. But we will always find a way to learn from the most widely recognized experts in the autism field. What if you could eliminate ALL the costs associated with traveling to an autism conference and then pay ONLY the cost of the conference over the course of an entire year? Now you can with the... The Autism At Home SeriesT is a monthly program that provides you with the most up-to-date information on the spectrum (the equivalent of a multi-day autism super-conference) from the top-rated autism experts in the world delivered to your door every month. It is a fantastic way to get the newest thoughts, practices and breakthroughs for therapy and strategies dealing with the autism spectrum. The Autism At Home SeriesT offers you: #1. A Monthly Autism At Home SeriesT Publication. A monthly jam-packed report with a compilation of the best advice, tips, strategies and ideas about topics of vital interest to anyone whose life is affected by autism.? We cover numerous important topics including: Bullet Parenting & Family Dynamics Bullet Diet & Nutrition Bullet Fitness & Exercise Bullet Interventions Bullet Biomedical & Clinical Issues Bullet Social Communication & Language Issues Bullet Music Therapy Bullet Educational Programs Bullet Alternative Therapies Bullet Self Advocacy Bullet Safety Advocacy Bullet Understanding Autism from the ??oInside Out??? And much, much more. Each info-packed edition of the Autism At Home SeriesTM Publication has a minimum of 24 pages of solid hands-on, no-nonsense content. This advertisement-free publication is like a multi-day autism conference in print. And that is why the contributing writers we brought in to this program are considered to be some of the highest rated and most sought after experts in their field. Our current roster of writers includes: Dr. Stephen Shore - ??oSuccess Through The Lifespan For People With Autism: An Inside View??? Stephen is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author on lifespan issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his numerous publications. He serves in the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, for the Board of Directors for Asperger??Ts Association of New England, the Autism Society of America, and several other autism related organizations. He writes on leading a successful, fulfilling life with autism using your strengths. Julie Matthews ??" ??oFood Matters??? Julie is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in nutrition and dietary intervention for autism. Julie??Ts comprehensive book, Nourishing Hope, explains the scientific rationale for autism diets and provides parents and clinicians with a holistic guide to implementation. She writes on the science and application of diet and nutrition for autism. Thomas A. McKean ??" ??oA View From Inside the Autism Puzzle??? Thomas has an amazing list of achievements considering being diagnosed with autism in 1979. Among them, having served two terms (five years) on the national board of the Autism Society of America, received an honorary Colonel??Ts commission for his work with international advocacy, and appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show with his literary achievement award-winning book Soon Will Come the Light. He writes on his personal views and perspectives living with autism. Rebecca Sperber, M.S., MFT ??" ??oEnlightened Intervention??? Rebecca is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist. She has a private practice in Brentwood, California and is also the Director for the Los Angeles Miller Method Resource Center for Autism. She writes on clinical issues, family dynamics and educational interventions. Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP ??" ??oThe Sounding Board??? Diane is a licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism and related disorders. The editor-in-chief of Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Dr. Twachtman-Cullen is also co-chair of the Autism Society of America??Ts Panel of Professional Advisors, and the author of numerous articles and chapters. She writes on social communication and language issues in autism spectrum disorders. Jennifer Buchanan ??" ??oKey of A??? Jennifer is an accredited music therapist and past-President of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. A recognized expert on music therapy for children, adults and seniors, Jennifer was instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada. She??Ts an accomplished speaker at national conferences, universities and association meetings. She writes about perspectives on music therapy techniques and applications for people with autism. Bill Davis - ??oSafety-Advocacy and the Family Dynamic??? Bill is the author of Breaking Autism??Ts Barriers A Father??Ts Story and Dangerous Encounters Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism. He is also the recipient of Temple University??Ts ??oEnd the Victim??Ts Silence??? Advocacy Award. Bill has also been a keynote speaker for Unlocking Autism and The Autism Society of America. He writes about safety, advocacy and the family dynamic. Eric Chessen ??" ??oFitness Builds Futures??? Eric is a Fitness Specialist and Consultant, and founder of Beyond Boundaries Fitness. He??Ts providing our readers with exercise and wellness strategies for individuals with autism. Eric has also presented nationally on the topic of fitness for the autism population. Rhonda Spellman ??" ??oBeyond The Spectrum??? Rhonda Spellman is the founder of The WrIte Story (www.AutismWithRhonda.com) where she has taught over 4,500 children (most with special needs) to write and illustrate complete books; the creator of Autism Awareness: From Suspicion to Success (www.rhondaspellman.wordpress.com/) where she shares her story to help others. She is an EVVY award winning author, partner with Tate Publishing, the Membership Chair for Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPABooks.com) and the mother to two wonderful boys. Her 3rd book, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome? One Mother's Journey in Search of Truth is due out soon. Her mission: To Reach, Teach and Inspire children with disABILITIES. William Stillman ??" ??oThe Inside-Out Perspective??? William is a nationally recognized autism self-advocate, speaker and author of numerous special needs parenting books including Demystifying the Autistic Experience, The Everything Parent??Ts Guide to children with Asperger??Ts Syndrome, and Autism and the God Connection. He serves on several advisory boards including Autism National Committee. In his work, Stillman seeks to passionately transform perceptions of autism from those defined as ??oafflicted sufferers??? to those with valuable gifts to offer the world. Laurence A. Becker, PhD ??" ??oWhat??Ts Old, What??Ts New: Books & Films Worth Knowing??? Laurence is an educator involved with film since 1969. He founded and directed the Texas Student Film Festival. In 1983 he produced With Eyes Wide Open, an international, award-winning documentary film about Richard Wawro, autistic savant artist from Scotland. He writes on the portrayal of disability through film. Donna Williams ??" ??oFrom the Arty Autie??? Donna was diagnosed as autistic in 1990. Among being an artist, sculptor, composer and screenwriter, she is also an internationally best-selling author with 9 published books in the field of autism including four text books. Donna is a renowned international public speaker, a qualified teacher and has worked as an autism consultant since 1995. She writes on her personal views and perspectives living with autism. Keri Bowers ??" ??oPossibilities, Disabilities and the Arts??? Keri is a parent, advocate, filmmaker, writer and speaker on autism. Her films, Normal People Scare Me, The Sandwich Kid and ARTS have received rave reviews and awards. Keri??Ts new book, Mapping Transitions to Your Child??Ts Future takes her and sons Taylor and Jace all over the world to share perspectives on ??owhat now??? to help families plan for futures and create opportunities for social and life skill development. Karen Simmons ??" ??oNavigating the Autism Maze??? Karen is the founder and CEO of Autism Today and organizes autism conferences attended by thousands all over North America where she brings in the smartest minds in the different fields of the autism spectrum to share their information. Karen shares her views as a parent of a child with autism and shares inspiration that helped her to keep focused and motivated. And in addition to these great monthly articles, we will also keep you up-to-date on: Upcoming Events & Schedules - You??Tll always know where the next autism conferences are going to be. And the monthly Autism At Home Series?"? publication is only one part of the whole program. $1 Dollar 30-Day Trial! Click to Enroll Now The Program Also Includes... 2. A monthly Audio Interview on CD. These are exclusive interviews with autism experts in various fields. Topics include social skills, inclusion, music therapy, methodologies, safety, parenting and mapping transitions to the future. We ask the questions, and get practical, hands-on advice, ideas and tips from them. Use these CD??Ts to turn commuting hours into power thinking hours, where you can listen and learn at the same time. 3. At Least a 20% DISCOUNT OFF All Future Paid Autism Today Conferences. Every year we hold several autism conferences that cost up to $395 to attend. With your enrollment in the Autism At Home SeriesT you will get additional savings if you wish to attend the conference - at least 20% off the regular attendance. 4. Discounted Pricing on Our Top Products ALL The Time. As you may recall, we sell a variety of different products and programs on our website to assist with developing the skills of children on the spectrum. With your enrollment in the Autism At Home SeriesT you will have access to some of our most popular products at a discounted rate. 5. Autism At Home SeriesT Teleconferences. 3-4 times a year we hold a teleconference for people enrolled in the Autism At Home SeriesT. You are sent a call-in number, date, time and access code in advance. On the call, Karen will either personally teach on a topic of interest, or co-present with one of our experts. And the best part of it all is that you can ask any questions you may have and they will answer them on the spot. 6. More Great Benefits To Come. As this program is brand new, other exciting benefits will evolve as enrollment grows. And when you enroll in the Autism At Home SeriesTM, your price is locked in for as long as you remain enrolled AND you will receive all New Autism At Home SeriesT benefits at no extra charge as they are added to the program. 7.And last, but not least: It is always 100% Risk-FREE... If at any time you are not 100% convinced that the Autism At Home SeriesT is of value to you, give us a call, and we will cancel your enrollment immediately. No questions asked. If you are not completely satisfied, we want you to cancel your enrollment. Our mission is to bring autism education and awareness to the masses. We want to provide the best possible information from the top-rated experts in the world at the lowest possible cost. $1 Dollar 30-Day Trial! Click to Enroll Now Every month you will have 12 or more autism experts sharing their very best ideas, tips, strategies and advice about parenting and family dynamics, nutrition and fitness, interventions, biomedical and clinical issues, educational programs and alternatives, self advocacy and so much more. All of this bundled up in one convenient package and delivered to your front door every month. You will also be able to hear our latest expert audio interviews on CD in the comfort of your home or vehicle. What you will learn are things that you can immediately put to use in the care of your child. And you can review this great information at any time you want. You will also save on any paid seminars or products that we feature. You will always get at least a 20% discount off our paid conferences, and you will always have the option to purchase our top products at discounted pricing. And then you get personal access to top-rated autism experts three to four times a year through the Autism At Home SeriesT Teleconferences. You bring the questions ??" we??Tll give you the answers. ? And it??Ts 100% RISK-FREE... If at any time, and for any reason you are not 100% convinced that the program is right for you, you can cancel without penalty, no questions asked. Just give us a call, or send us a quick note asking us to cancel your enrollment and we??Tll do it immediately. At the end of the day you have to be the one who decides if the information, knowledge and benefits you receive with your enrollment in the Autism At Home SeriesT are right for you. We really believe in this program and we want to encourage you to give the Autism At Home SeriesT a try. So for a limited time only we are offering you a... $1 Dollar 30-Day Trial! Click to Enroll Now We believe that you have to experience the Autism At Home SeriesT for yourself in order to see if it??Ts right for you. Read the publication, listen to the CD Interview, call in to the teleconference, and take advantage of your Autism At Home SeriesT enrollment for 30 days. If at any time within your first 30 days you decide that the program is not a good fit for you, contact our office and we will immediately cancel your enrollment no questions asked, and you can keep the issue and ALL the bonuses on us (keep reading, they??Tre coming!). Then, after the 30 days, we will continue to charge you the low price of only $34.95 USD every month, conveniently billed to your credit card. If at any time after your FREE Trial, you do not wish to continue with your enrollment either e-mail us or give us a call at 1-888-450-1859 or fax us a note to 1-866-415-3082 and our office will STOP charging your credit card immediately. We??Tre excited to offer you the following BONUSES FREE with your enrollment today... #1.? FREE E-Book: The Autism 101 Manual ($24.95 Value) The Official Autism 101 Manual is your ultimate resource for understanding and responding to autism as a parent or a professional. An Amazon.com Best-Seller, only this master collection brings you the very latest ideas and insights from the authors and experts you already trust plus many new voices you can now hear for the first time. With 44 contributors, you learn from dozens of caring experts and supporters who bring you the best the autism community has to offer. The first and only resource of it??Ts kind for the autism community: - A collective of the world??Ts leading autism experts--all in one place - Available in regular book and E-book format - Semi-annual updates available to keep you current with the latest information - Live links to all related experts, websites, services, and products - The complete range of perspectives, approaches, and methods #2.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speakers Dr. Stephen Shore and Leah Hawirko ($39.95 Value) Dr. Stephen Shore is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author on lifespan issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his numerous publications. He serves in the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, for the Board of Directors for Asperger??Ts Association of New England, the Autism Society of America, and several other autism related organizations. He writes on leading a successful, fulfilling life with autism using your strengths. In this audio seminar you will learn: Life long success strategies for people with autism, preventing burnout, maximizing the well being for families with autism, introducing the concept of ??othrive in five???, taking small steps that result in big outcomes #3.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Arnold Miller ($39.95 Value) Arnold Miller, Ph.D, Director of the Language and Cognitive Development Center of Boston and Affiliate Professor of Psychology, Clark University, received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Clark University. He has held research appointments at Boston University and Harvard Medical School, served on the faculty of the University of Montana and directed the Language Development Laboratory at Wrentham State School in Massachusetts. In this audio seminar you will learn: The Miller Method of treatment, the cognitive developmental theory and practice that helps children reach new stages of development, the ways that children with autism have been treated in the past, how the Miller Method contrasts with the most commonly used method, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), for evoking the desired behaviors in autistic children. #4.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Dave Seiver ($39.95 Value) Dave Seiver graduated in 1978 as an engineering technologist, and he later worked in the faculty of dentistry at the University of Alberta designing TMJ dysfunction related diagnostic equipment and research facilities. In 1984 Dave designed his first audio/visual entrainment device, the David 1 (Digital Audio Visual Integration Device). He??Ts been researching and refining AVE technology since 1984 used specifically for relaxation in treating anxiety, depression, PMS, ADD, FMS, insomnia, and cognitive decline in seniors. Dave has written a book, presents at conferences, has five articles on AVE in Biofeedback Magazine and has much more on the way. In this audio seminar you will learn: About stress, sleep, anxiety, and depression and the creation of the David 1 entrainment device. As well as how to increase your child??Ts attention span, improve learning, and decrease mood swings. #5.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Judith Bluestone ($39.95 Value) Judith Bluestone has a special passion for working with Autism Spectrum Disorders... she has personally made the journey from autism and other neurological disorders to ??oneurotypical functionality.??? In her 35+ years in the field of education, she has served as a teacher, a learning disabilities specialist, a director of pre-school special services, a therapist, a private consultant, a university adjunct faculty lecturer, and a conference presenter. In this audio seminar you will learn: Nutritional ways to enhance brain building and quality of life for people on the autism spectrum. #6.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Karen DeFelice ($39.95 Value) Karen DeFelice is an author, enzyme expert, and mother of two autistic sons. She has a Masters of Sciences degree from the University of Kentucky. She has worked in the areas of education and the sciences for over 24 years, writing numerous education publications, technical documents and interactive software titles. She is the author of Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions, The Practical Guide to Digestive Enzymes and Better Behavior, and Enzymes: Go with your Gut. Her speaking events include teaching on enzymes and digestive health, supplements and diets and practical tips, and information on implementing enzyme therapy. She has first hand experience with chronic health issues in her self as well as her family and using enzymes as part of the total health solution. In this audio seminar you will learn: About diet, enzymes, and nutritional supplements that make a difference for autism. Also discussed, a new concept around autism and viruses. #7.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Nathan Ory ($39.95 Value) Nathan Ory, M.A. is a registered psychologist who has worked in Victoria, British Columbia since 1978 with children and adults with mentally handicapping conditions. He specializes in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, extremely challenging behavior, and diagnosis with a concurrent mental illness. In this audio seminar you will learn: Effective counseling of persons with high functioning autism and aspergers, looking at how the egocentric and the concrete thinking anchor the kind of thinking that people with autism do. #8.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Pat Wyman ($39.95 Value) Pat Wyman, M.Ed. is a best-selling author, speaker, educator, and founder of The Center for New Discoveries in Learning and HowToLearn.com. She has helped over 200,000 kids learn to read, discover their learning styles and find nutritional strategies that work. She is the author of Learning vs. Testing: Strategies That Bridge The Gap, The Instant Learning Book Series, and What??Ts Food Got To Do With It: 101 Natural Remedies For Learning Disabilities. She??Ts also a contributing author to The Official Autism 101 Manual as well as co-author of a new book with Brian Tracy and Zig Ziglar called 101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life. Pat Wyman is known as America??Ts most trusted learning expert, and is a featured author on AutismToday.com. In this audio seminar you will learn: Strategies for helping kids read better, and nutritional information that you can apply immediately in your household. As well as an in depth look at various learning styles for children. This call features an extended question and answer period with Pat. #9.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker Sky Canyon ($39.95 Value) Sky Canyon has an extensive background in book publishing, health technologies, personal development seminars and training, and creative development. He has been a consultant to entrepreneurs, authors, and other creative artists for over 20 years and has experience in domestic and international marketing, strategic planning, and product development, currently advising several early stage companies. He has been president of New World Library, a book publisher famous for titles such as: Creative Visualization, and most recently The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. He founded and was president of Rising Sun Records, one of the pioneering record companies in the new age genre, where he was both an artist as well as produced other artists and developed international distribution licensing and radio play. He co-founded and was general manager of The University Light Technology Limited where he developed leading edge technology for healing, produced a product line of video and audio programs and coordinated training internationally. In this audio seminar you will learn: About a new product called Natural Cellular Defense. This product comes in a liquid form, and is a zeolite. A zeolite is a mineral that is formed from volcanic lava and the salt from the sea and it is used for healing. #10.? FREE Audio Seminar with guest speaker David Kirby - Author of Evidence of Harm ($39.95 Value) David has been a journalist for over 15 years, and has written for the New York Times for the last 7 years. Currently David is a contributor to: Arts and Leisure, Personal Health, Men??Ts Health, Science Times, Travel and Weekend. From 1990-1993 David was director of public information at the American foundation for aids research where he acted as a press spokesman for chair woman Elizabeth Taylor and witnessed first hand the inner workings of congress, the white house, and powerful federal agencies like the FDA CDC and NIH. David also ran his own public relations agency in New York from 1993-1996 with clients that included the National Cancer Institute, ABC, BBC, Absolute Vodka, and many others. In this audio seminar you will learn: The science of what??Ts called the Etiology of Autism or the causes of autism. He will give an overview of Mercury and how we??Tre exposed to it, what it can do, as well as how much is too much. Also discussed, some of the unapproved and experimental treatments that are now being used with autistic children. David is in no way endorsing or recommending these treatments but feels that it is important for people to know what other parents and doctors are doing to try to treat their children. All 10 bonuses worth a total of $384.50 are yours for FREE when you enroll in the program today. $1 Dollar 30-Day Trial! Click to Enroll Now We want to thank you very much for taking the time to read this letter. We are excited to share with you all the wonderful benefits and value you will receive with your Autism At Home SeriesT enrollment. We know from our own personal experience that the information that will help you make progress with your child can come from many sources (especially when you are actively looking for it). You never know when you will come across that one great strategy or therapy that helps you make a substantial breakthrough with your autistic child. Our goal is to provide you with dozens of these opportunities every single month. $1 Dollar 30-Day Trial! Click to Enroll Now You will receive the Autism 101 Manual e-Book and the audio seminar download links immediately and your first issue will be rushed to your door with our compliments. (NOTE: This trial offer is valid for NEW participants only). Yes! I??Tm ready to receive the latest therapy and strategy updates, thoughts and insights from some of the top-rated autism experts in North America. Please rush my copy of the most recent issue of the Autism At Home SeriesTM to me immediately... so I can start to learn about the latest breakthroughs in the autism spectrum disorder. I understand that I get a new issue of the Autism At Home SeriesTM publication along with a CD interview with a different autism expert every month, and I get to enjoy all of the other benefits of the program for the low, low monthly price of just $34.95 USD I also understand that you??Tre providing ... 100% SECURE ORDERING: My order will be processed on a totally secure server. 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