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Attention News/Assignment Editors:

Huge increase in the prevalence of Autism is being reported worldwide

    Announcement of Autism Conference - June 21 & 22, 2003

    TORONTO, June 11 /CNW/ - An unexplained huge increase in the prevalence
of Autism is being reported, in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Middle East and Asia.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder has become more common than childhood cancer and
childhood diabetes, and is putting enormous demands on our health and
educational system.
    Autism varies a great deal in severity. Some individuals are mildly
affected and may exhibit slight delays in language and mild difficulties with
social interaction. Others, with more severe autism, may have no speech and
exhibit self-injurious and aggressive behaviour.
    The symptoms of Autism can be greatly reduced by early diagnosis and
treatment. Early identification and treatment is key to helping these
children.
    The Autism Canada Foundation (www.autismcanada.org) have recently
organized a powerful training workshop for parents, physicians, ABA
therapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and other members of
the medical community. Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., will host the
workshop along with his colleague Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, M.D., of the Florida
based International Child Development and Resource Center (ICDRC).
    This one-of-a-kind workshop will teach how to integrate medical,
behavioural and nutritional treatment options for children with Autism, PDD
and related disorders. Successful intervention techniques the ICDRC are using
to bring real hope to the 1,600 children they treat worldwide.

    Location:             Ryerson University, Learning Resources Centre
                          Library Lecture Theatre (L72)
                          350 Victoria Street
                          Toronto, Ontario

    Date of Conference:   Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22, 2003

    How do I register?

    TELEPHONE: (905) 332-4766

    ONLINE: Visit us at www.autismcanada.org





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For further information: Cynthia Zahoruk, Director, 
czahoruk@autismcanada.org

 

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