Every year we bring you 120+ speakers covering a wide range of topics that touch every area of your family's life. Here is a sample of our exciting speaker roster for 2013. This list is still under construction; many more will follow -- so stay tuned!
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Julianne Adams, DSH-P, BCIH, NST-CP |
Mark Geier, MD, PhD |
Dr. Richard Moskowitz |
Svetlana Masgutova, PhD
The primary focus of the MNRI Method is to support the integration process of primary motor reflex patterns regardless of a person’s condition or age. Results of over 35 years of research demonstrate statistically significant improvements in individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and other challenges.
Michael Montico MD
This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the biomedical approach to ASD. The biomedical approach concentrates on comprehensive investigation into the source of the problem, followed by treating the cause. Dr. Montico provides an overview of the biomedical evaluation including: biomedical history, physical exam, lab evaluation, and treatment. Review of the biomedical treatments will focus on the most common interventions used by biomedical practitioners.
Dr. Montico is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. After his son Owen was diagnosed with ASD, Dr. Montico pursued training in the biomedical approach to ASD. Previously trained as a “DAN” physician, Dr. Montico is on course to become a MAPS fellow (Medical Academy of Pediatric special needs). Dr. Montico now does consulting for the Holland Center Biomedical Clinic outside of Minneapolis.
Timothy A. Adams, Esq.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is federal law that creates civil rights and substantive protections to children with disabilities. Do you understand your school district’s legal obligations to your child under federal law? Come learn the basic framework of IDEA 2004 as well as the implications of recent case law in the context of achieving a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for the special needs child.
Assessing the child in all areas of suspected disability is the legal obligation of the district and usually the most important building block of the IEP. Without an accurate assessment, it can be nearly impossible to place the child in the correct program that capitalizes on his abilities.This session will explore common contradictions and misinterpretations in district assessments that result in inappropriate recommendations.
The first step to effectively controlling the IEP process is determining the appropriate strategy to gain leverage with the school district. The IEP process will be broken down into components to teach parents how to evaluate the best course of action in each situation. Techniques for forcing district personnel to fully explain their positions and district “policies” will be explored. Parents will learn how to apply these concepts to their child’s individual needs and their district.
EBCALA recently submitted an amicus brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in G.M. v. Saddleback Valley Unified School District. G.M., a mother of a child with disabilities, appealed to the Ninth Circuit after the District Court ordered her to pay the District’s attorneys fees. Jennifer Keefe and Tim Adams will discuss the negative impacts such awards would have on families and children with disabilities including children with autism.
What does all of this information mean to advocating for your individual child? Parents are encouraged to submit their questions to integrate the lessons learned with a new plan of action.
Julianne Adams, DSH-P, BCIH, NST-CP
Parents of children working with Homeopathy Center of Houston and the HCH practitioners offer first-hand accounts of their experiences. When choosing a method to help your child, other parents are your best resources. Join this encouraging, informative, open roundtable to help answer your questions and help your decision making and demonstrate that there is hope for autism – all without drugs.
Timothy Adams, Esq.
The critical fundamentals of creating a document trail, letter writing and understanding your child’s IEP will be addressed.
David Aiello
Emerging evidence indicate that NAC modulates the glutamatergic system,
increases glutathione, enhances neurogenesis and has anti-inflammatory
properties. This pilot trial of PharmaNAC at Stanford University was
provoked by the need to find new solutions. Irritability affects 60 to
70 percent of children with autism. Irritability refers to more than
mild behavior issues, and can affect learning, vocational activities and
the child's ability to participate in autism therapies. The study
results indicate clinical benefit.
Erika Anderson
An introduction to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) will detail an overview of the method and display the benefits of RPM including video clips of a wide variety of learners with diverse abilities and ages. RPM is an academic teaching method for verbal and non-verbal people with autism; that through an appropriate independent mode of response leads to communication.
Marvin D. Anderson, MD
Dr. Anderson presents facts and truths relating to the central role the
liver plays in children with autism and in avoiding this illness in the
future. How can we achieve hopeful and positive results that will last a
lifetime? The simple solution is: Love and care for your child's liver. How
is this accomplished? Dr. Anderson will answer this question.
Marvin D. Anderson, M.D. has been treating children with autism for 11 years. In 2009 he founded a clinic for this purpose. Boarded in internal medicine and in clinical nutrition, his background includes research in nutrition, microbiology, and cancer. His new book Autism, Prevention, Care, and Management will soon also be available in Apple ibook format.
Lynne Arnold
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is federal law that creates civil rights and substantive protections to children with disabilities. Do you understand your school district’s legal obligations to your child under federal law? Come learn the basic framework of IDEA 2004 as well as the implications of recent case law in the context of achieving a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for the special needs child.
The critical fundamentals of creating a document trail, letter writing and understanding your child’s IEP will be addressed.
Assessing the child in all areas of suspected disability is the legal obligation of the district and usually the most important building block of the IEP. Without an accurate assessment, it can be nearly impossible to place the child in the correct program that capitalizes on his abilities.This session will explore common contradictions and misinterpretations in district assessments that result in inappropriate recommendations.
The first step to effectively controlling the IEP process is determining the appropriate strategy to gain leverage with the school district. The IEP process will be broken down into components to teach parents how to evaluate the best course of action in each situation. Techniques for forcing district personnel to fully explain their positions and district “policies” will be explored. Parents will learn how to apply these concepts to their child’s individual needs and their district.
What does all of this information mean to advocating for your individual child? Parents are encouraged to submit their questions to integrate the lessons learned with a new plan of action.
Lynne helps parents to understand their child’s right to appropriate interventions and education. She’s the editor of Autism: Asserting Your Child’s Rights to a Special Education. Lynne has presented at many conferences including AutismOne, National Autism Association Conference, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT), Autism Society of America and Talk About Curing Autism.
Teri Arranga
In an age when human life is often devalued – even more so to those with disabilities -- what does the Bible say about the sanctity of human life, God’s sovereignty even in a world filled with the results of the sin of mankind, the availability of salvation, and the call to provide Christian education to persons with cognitive disabilities? Wonderful contemporary Christian vocalist Candy Robles will provide the musical component of this Sunday morning gathering. Come be filled with joy in this rejuvenating music!
Teri has served as the executive director of AutismOne, editor-in-chief of Autism Science Digest, vice-president of the Global Autism Collaboration, and secretary of Strategic Autism Initiative. She is the editor of Bugs, Bowels, and Behavior, Nutrient Power, Waging War on the Autistic Child, and Callous Disregard. Teri contributes to the Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism book series and hosts on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
