Autism & Alternative Treatments
Bio-Medical Conference
South Bend, IN     January 30 & 31, 2009
Disability Go To Conference
event
Please join us for the Autism and Alternative Treatments/
Bio-Medical Conference
Century Center Convention Center
 South Bend, IN
 January 30 & 31, 2009
 
Special 2 for 1 Parent registration now through Nov. 15, 2008
Discounts Nov. 15-Dec. 31, 2008
Pre-registration ends Dec. 31st, 2008
 
A collaborate of organizations have come together to organize this conference which brings together nationally known autism speakers, a host of informational vendors, children's activities, and much more.
 
Featuring Keynotes by:
 
Jim Ball, Ed.D. BCBA, Co-Chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for ASA and on the ASA BOD will be speaking on ABA in Real Life, Misconceptions and Strategies to a Successful Program
 
Scott Bono, Chairman of the Board for National Autism Association will be speaking on Our Common Interest within the Disability Community
 
Plus sessions by:
Dr. Devin Houston, PhD - Digestive Enzymes
Lori Knowles - Navigating the Maze of Nutritional Supplements
Dr. William Shaw - Multifactorial Causes of Autism and PDD
Amy Stout, MSW, LCSW - Brain Imaging Finding in ASD
Matt Cohen, Esq. - IEP's, 504's, and TRI (Response to treatment intervention)
Dr. Norman Schwartz - Autism and the Environment
Dr. Mary Sharp - The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families
Tracy Zieman-Bongiorno,  - Gut Bugs-All About Intestinal Issues & Autism
Dr. August Martinucci - Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments & Neuro-Feedback
Peg Mazeika - Managing Behaviors in Autism
Dr. Mike and Laura Williamson - GF/CF Diet & the Science Behind it
Dr. Richard Linsk, MD, PhD - Bio-Med 101
Christopher Kennedy, Esq. - The Politics of Autism
Dr. Mary Lou Hulseman - Exploring Gastrointestinal Issues
Jody Goddard - Specific Carbohydrate Diets
Dr. Tim Wahlberg, PhD - Communicating Through Behaviors
Dr. Harry Hong, OMD, PhD, L. Ac. - Allergies and Autoimmunity
 
Finding the words 
There is an evening reception in the exhibit hall open to all participants; a showing of the documentary, Finding The Words, "which follows the story of 8 "perfect babies", each given a grim diagnosis of ASD as toddlers, whose grieving families fight prejudice, misinformation, and despair to get their children well again". 
 
Visit the conference website for more information.  There is a 2 for 1 Parent Registration Special Going on Now through November 15th.
 
http://www.disabilitygoto.com/eventsregistration.html
 
We hope you will join us!
 
 
This conference is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of the Dayton Autism Society, Autism Society of Illinois, Autism Society of Indiana, Autism Society of Lansing, Michigan, DisabilityGoTo, National Autism Association-Chicago Chapter, North-East Illinois Autism Society, North Suburban Chapter of Autism Society of America and Unlocking Autism Mid West Region.
 
Autism and Alternative Treatments/
Bio-Medical Conference
 
Century Center Convention Center 
South Bend, IN
 
Disability Go To Conference
 
 
January 30 & 31, 2009

120 S. Saint Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601