2008 Conference Presentations: Wednesday, May 21 - Sunday, May 25


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 Presenter Presentation
 Lisa Ackerman Starting the Biomedical Process - a parent's perspective Powerpoint 17mb
 Christina Adams Love and Autism: How to Be Single, Date, and Have Relationships When You Have a Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Powerpoint 5mb
 James Adams, PhD Safety and Efficacy of DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Powerpoint 1mb
 Timothy Adams, Esq. & Lynne Arnold Empowerment I: Advocating for Your Child at an IEP Meeting
 Timothy Adams, Esq. & Lynne Arnold Empowerment II: Overcoming Objections at IEP Meetings
 Carmen Augustin, MSW, LCSW Relationship Development Intervention®: An Overview Powerpoint 4mb
 Mary Lynch Barbera, RN, MSN, BCBA The Verbal Behavior Approach: Teaching Children with Autism Powerpoint 676kb
 Marion Blank, PhD Reading Comprehension: Why This Skill Is So Elusive and How It Can Be Fostered Powerpoint 2mb
 Mark Blaxill, MBA, Kim Stagliano & Dan Olmsted Blogging the Truth in the Age of Autism
 Kenneth Bock, MD Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies Powerpoint 31mb
 Jeff Bradstreet, MD (Advanced Parent Training) Understanding the Core of the Gut-Brain Connection and How to Fix It in ASD Powerpoint 18mb
 Jeff Bradstreet, MD & Jacquie Mancini Simplifying Biomedical Interventions for Recovery Powerpoint 2mb
 Elizabeth Brandegee Completely Heal the Autistic Family Powerpoint 2mb
 Robert Bransfield, MD Tick-Borne Infections & Lyme Disease Contributing to Autism Spectrum Disorders Powerpoint 7mb
 Gregory Brown, MD A Parent's Survival Guide to Biomedical Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorders MSWord 190kb
 Jeff Cantor, DDS & Patricia L. Gannon DDS, MS Dentistry and Autism - A Troubled Marriage
 Megan Carrick, MOTR/L & Jennifer McKenna, OTR/L Sensory Integration: What is it, and how can it help your child? Powerpoint 211kb
 Manuel Casanova, MD Sensory Integration Problems in Autism: their Origin and Possible Treatment with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
 Charles W Chapple, DC, FICPA The Structure and Function of Sensory Processing Disorders: Working to Benefit from ADD/ADHD to Autism Powerpoint 8mb
 Chantal Charron, MA, CCC-SLP & Jane Burke, MA Disability Disclosure: Why, When, Where and How For Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Powerpoint 21mb
 Eric Chessen Exercise Essentials: Successful Strategies for Developing and Incorporating Fitness Programs for individuals with autism Powerpoint 3mb
 Judy Chinitz, MS The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: The Foundation Block of Healing Powerpoint 2mb
 Kristi Chrysler Homeschooling Challenging Children Powerpoint 9mb
 Rob Coben, PhD EEG Operant Conditioning as a treatment for Autistic disorders Powerpoint 7mb
 Laura Lum Corby IEP Strategies: Navigating Successful School Meetings Powerpoint 706kb
 Lee Cowden, MD Asyra Testing & Laser Energetic Detox (LED) in Autism Powerpoint 6mb
 Bill Davis Illuminating the Family Dynamic: Moms, Dads, Sibs and Bullies
 Dorinne Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA How Sound Therapy Provides Developmental Change Powerpoint 36mb
 Dennis Debbaudt Autism Risk & Safety: At Home and in the Community Powerpoint 1mb
 Phillip DeMio, MD & Angela C. Shoemaker Cleaning House: Detoxification Options and Immunologic Treatments, Natural & Otherwise, for persons on the Spectrum Powerpoint 366kb
 Richard Deth, PhD Oxidative Stress, Impaired Methylation and Transsulfuration in Neuronal Cells: How It Leads to Autism Powerpoint 12mb
 Lisa M. Dietlin Transformational Philanthropy
 Sharon Duval, MA, CCC/SLP The DIR® Floortime™ Model: Helping individuals reach their optimal level of functioning Powerpoint 14mb
 Stephen M. Edelson, PhD Update from the Autism Research Institute
 Mayer Eisenstein, MD JD Don't Vaccinate Before You Educate!!
 Frank B. Engley PhD Thimerosal - Over 50 years of known toxicity! (Unsafe at any Concentration.) PDF 1mb
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 Barbara Fischkin DAN THE MAN: Finding Work for a Nonverbal Young Man with Autism
 Wendy Fournier Raise Your Voice: The Politics of Autism Powerpoint 864kb
 Andrew & Carolyn Gammicchia Defending Autism: Understanding your rights within the Criminal Justice System and Judicial Sector
 Mark Geier, MD, PhD and David Geier Understanding the Role of Mercury Exposure, Glutathione, & Testosterone on the Biochemical Basis and Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Autistic Disorders Powerpoint 6mb
 Jeffrey Getzell, OD, FCOVD, FCSO Vision: The Missing Link in Your Child's Perceiving, Processing and Performance MSWord 28kb
 Allan Goldblatt, PA & Judy Chinitz, MS The Hygiene Hypothesis: Intestinal Parasites and Immune System Regulation Powerpoint 2mb
 Dana Gorman 101 Things I wish I had known and understood about A.U.T.I.S.M. when I started my journey over 6 years ago&especially Total Body Burden & Energy Techniques! Powerpoint 35mb
 Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD The Child as a Whole: Why Behavioral and Biomedical Interventions are both Critical to growth and recovery Powerpoint 17mb
 Cindy Griffin, DSH-P, D.I.Hom and Lindyl Lanham, DSH-P, B.S.Sp.Ed Unlayering Autism with Complex Homeopathic Methods Powerpoint 2mb
 Sudhir Gupta, MD, PhD, MACP, FRCP(C) Contemporary Immunological View for the Pathogenesis of Autism
 Boyd Haley, PhD The Retention Toxicity of Mercury and its Neurological Implications Powerpoint 5mb
 Eric Hamblen Parenting and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Powerpoint 2mb
 Martha Herbert, MD, PhD Treatment Guided Research PDF 213kb
 Valerie Herskowitz, MA, CCC-SLP Computer-Based Intervention (CBI) for Individuals with Autism Powerpoint 13mb
 Betsy Hicks and Sueson Vess A Step-by-Step Approach to Implementing the GF/CF Diet Powerpoint 956kb
 John Hicks, MD The Quantum Journey Powerpoint 5mb
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 Sonja Hintz, RN, BSN and Tracy Ziemann, PA-C Using Labs to Manage Your Child's Biomedical Program and Interpret the Results Powerpoint 830kb
 David Holmes, EdD When the School Bus Stops Coming: Accessing Adult Services for Individuals with Autism - A view from the trenches Powerpoint 83kb
 Mady Hornig, MA, MD Extracting parsimony from acrimony: what reason and research can and can't tell us about the origins of autism
 Devin Houston, PhD A Gut Feeling About Enzymes... Powerpoint 2mb
 Jennifer Jacobs, M.S. CCC-SLP Navigating Social Skills Training: From Practice to Real Life Application Powerpoint 8mb
 Jill James, PhD Autism Research in Arkansas: Ongoing Clinical Trials Powerpoint 434kb
 Laurette Janak Bridging the Biochemistry of Down Syndrome to that Seen in Autism: Implications for the Understanding of Autism in the General Population Powerpoint 3mb
 Qiying Jiang, OMD Chinese Medicine for Autism MSWord 30kb
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 James Kaplar, PhD Humor as an Educational and Therapeutic Tool: Living with Asperger's Syndrome in a Land of "Neuro-Typicals" MSWord 64kb
 Raun Kaufman Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder Powerpoint 14mb
 Arthur Krigsman, MD Update on Autistic Bowel Disease PDF 544kb
 Stan Kurtz Biomedical Treatment and the Mainstream
 Mary Jo Lang, PhD Autism, the Brain, Thinking and Behavior Powerpoint 3mb
 Allen T. Lewis, MD, FAAP A Brighter Prognosis: From a Physician/Dad's Point of View
 Derrick MacFabe, MD "The Self-Centered Bug"- Can Acquired Infections Influence Brain Function and Behavior in Autism? Powerpoint 96mb
 Jackie M. Marquette PhD Developing Strengths, Interests, and Gifts: Increasing Positive Daily Adaptations and Decreasing Rejection and Isolation in Teens and Adults with ASD Powerpoint 12mb
 Julie Matthews, CNC Nourishing Hope: Nutrition & Diet Intervention for Autism Powerpoint 4mb
 Woody McGinnis, MD Autism: "Neurodevelopmental Oxidative Stress Syndrome"? Powerpoint 12mb
 Mary Megson, MD (Advanced Parent Training) Medical Management of the Improving Autistic Child: Does my child still need 25 supplements a day? Powerpoint 16mb
 Jim Moody, Esq. Vaccine Court: Justice or Black Hole?
 Robert Nataf, MD Improvement in biological indicators in Autism: properly define clinical improvement Powerpoint 14mb
 James Neubrander, MD Gambling Will Cost You A Lot Of Money and Should Be Done In Las Vegas, Not In Your Home. Know What Treatments Work and How To Get Them To Work Even Better Powerpoint 15mb
 Mark Noble, PhD Data, data, data: The three rules for creating change in autism research Powerpoint 949kb
 Susan Owens, MAIS, RA Widening Our Understanding of What Changes on the Low Oxalate Diet Powerpoint 15mb
 Valerie Paradiz, PhD & Elijah Wapner Fostering Deep and Focused Interests in Children with ASDs: For parents, therapists, teachers, support providers and individuals with ASDs Powerpoint 9mb
 James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA Teach Your Children Well: Practical Advice for Parents and Professionals Regarding Designing and Implementing Effective Interventions for the Acquisition of Verbal Behavior PDF 659kb
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 Cindy Peters Teaching Children with Communication Challenges - The Case for Using Verbal Behavior Powerpoint 499kb
 Jon Poling, MD, PhD & Richard Frye, MD, PhD Mitochondrial Autism-A Unique Subpopulation and Piece of the Puzzle? Powerpoint 795kb
 Rick Rollens Tracking California's Autism Epidemic: Real Life Issues and Solutions, and Vaccines and Their Role in the Epidemic Powerpoint 1mb
 Dan Rossignol, MD Clinical investigations of HBOT and update on new interventions in autism Powerpoint 11mb
 George Saidah & Amber Burton Small Benefits of sailing as form of recreational therapy Powerpoint 9mb
 Sarah Clifford Scheflen, MS, CCC-SLP Video modeling as a fun, effective way to communication and learning
 Harry Schneider, MD The Discovery of Language-Specific Areas in the Brain of Non-Verbal Children with Autism and Practical Application to Treatment: An Emerging Theory Powerpoint 41mb
 Norm Schwartz, MD & Barry Grushkin System Wide Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Implications for all Planetary Life and Health Powerpoint 18mb
 Howard Shane, PhD Use Of Electronic Media To Promote Acquisition of Action Verbs and Prepositions Powerpoint 1mb
 Stephen Shore, PhD Success in Managing the Challenges of Transitioning towards Successful Adulthood for People on the Autism Spectrum Powerpoint 8mb
 Stephen Shore, PhD & Christina Adams Relationships and Sexuality for People with Autism: Reaching a Greater Understanding Powerpoint 2mb
 Chantal Sicile-Kira Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum Powerpoint 293kb
 Chantal Sicile-Kira Preparing for the Real World of Work Powerpoint 433kb
 Anju Usman, MD (Advanced Parent Training) From Complexity to Simplicity: Implementing the right protocols for your child with ASD Powerpoint 2mb
 Anju Usman, MD & Andrea Lalama Bacteria Bio-film and Bio-pesticide BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis), a new hypothesis relevant to autism Powerpoint 5mb
 Andrew Wakefield, MD tba
 Stephen Walker, PhD Looking for Biological Understanding of Bowel Disease in ASD Children
 William Walsh, PhD Incomplete Brain Development in Autism: Causes & Treatment Powerpoint 824kb
 Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH Easter Seals and Autism Powerpoint 1mb