TREATING THE BIOLOGY OF AUTISM
An Approach to Interventions for Spectrum Disorders
(Presented by the Autism Society of America - Oakland County Chapter)
March 29-30, 2003
Pontiac (Metropolitan Detroit), Michigan
Featured Speakers Include:
Kelly Dorfman, M.S.
Boyd E. Haley, Ph.D.
Woody McGinnis, M.D.
Aristo Vojdani, Ph.D., M.T.
William J. Walsh, Ph.D.
World leaders in autism research will explain why and how biological
issues may have an impact on the physical, behavioral and cognitive
health of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), (PDD-NOS,
Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome), as well as ADHD and other
neurological disorders. Attendees will also learn what treatments are
available to them now and how to determine whether diet, medical tests
and metal detoxification may be beneficial and how to implement these
interventions.
The presentations are geared towards parents, agency and school
personnel, medical professionals and others dedicated to improving the
quality of life for those with ASD.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Biological basis of autism
- Infectious agents and environmental factors as they effect the immune
system in those with ASD
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Metallothionein deficiency
- Role of diet: gluten, casein, allergies and intolerances
- Identifying and addressing nutritional deficiencies
- Essential fatty acids
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 29, 2003
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - Opening
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. McGinnis
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Haley
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Walsh
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vendors' tables
Sunday, March 30, 2003
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Vojdani
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. McGinnis
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dorfman
3: 45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vendors' tables
LOCATION:
The conference will be held at Marriott at Centerpointe,
3600Centerpointe Parkway, Pontiac, MI 48341, (248) 253-9800.
(www.marriotthotels.com/DTWPO).
Mention the Autism Society conference for room discounts ($89.00 single
or double). Room discount deadline is March 10, 2003.
REGISTRATION:
Registration includes refreshments, lectures and handouts. Meals are
not included in your cost. You may choose from the hotel or other
options within walking distance from the hotel.
No refunds for cancellations after March 1, 2003
ASA Member = $90.00 ASA Member (after 1/15/03) = $125.00
Non-Member = $140.00 Non-Member (after 1/15/03) = $175.00
An event flyer and paypal online payment are located at
http://www.asaoakland.org/upcomingevents.htm
DETAILS:
Kelly Dorfman, M.S., Developing Nutritional and LifeStyle Strategies to
Address Autism
Information on nutrition, common food intolerances, essential fatty
acids and the role of supplementation will be presented. Ms. Dorfman
is a health program planner and nutritionist with twenty years of
clinical
experience. Physicians and other medical professionals refer cases to
her for insight when traditional methods do not attain optimal results.
She is the co-founder of the non-profit organization Developmental
Delay Resources (www.devdelay.org). In addition, she serves on many
national advisory boards and was appointed by the governor to the
Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice.
Boyd E. Haley, Ph.D., Mercury Toxicity as it Relates to Neurological
Damage in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Boyd Haley earned his doctorate in chemistry/biochemistry from
Washington State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Yale
University Medical Center. He has been at the University of Kentucky
with joint appointments in these disciplines since 1985, as well as at
the College of Pharmacy. He has served as Chairman and professor of
the Department of Chemistry since 1997. He is a permanent member
of the National Institutes of Health Biomedical Science study section.
He is also involved in current research involving ASD. His research
data is available at www.altcorp.com
Woody McGinnis, M.D., Biological Basis of Autism (Saturday), Nutrient
Blockage by Toxins (Sunday)
Dr. McGinnis has been involved professionally in autism since 1995 and
solely on the research and educational aspects in autism since 2001
(www.autism.org/mcginnis.html). A highly respected expert on autism,
he serves on numerous advisory boards. His broad and firm grasp on a
range of spectrum issues make him a popular and frequent lecturer. He
has authored many professional articles. He is involved in current
research involving ASD. His goals include setting a healthy example,
furthering education and research in autism, establishing inexpensive
biological interventions for the poor and having behavioral nutrition
recognized as a specialty.
Aristo Vojdani, Ph.D., The Role of Environmental Factors and dietary
Proteins and Infectious Agents in Autism
Vojdani is the Director at Immunosciences Lab, Inc.
(www.immuno-sci-lab.com) in California. He is a member of the
International Society for Preventive Oncology, the American
Association of Immunologists and the Society of Toxicology,
among others. He serves on several editorial boards as well
as being the author of several published papers. His Ph.D. is in the
field of microbiology and clinical immunology. His expert
testimony before US Senate helped secure the passage of legislation
for Gulf War veterans who acquired neuroimmunological disorders
during their service.
William Walsh, Ph.D., Metallothionein Deficiency in Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Dr.Walsh, currently serving as chief scientist at HRI Pfeiffer Treatment
Center (www.hriptc.org), has more than thirty years of experience. He
has worked at the University of Michigan Research Institute and Los
Alamos Scientific Laboratory, among others. He founded the Health
Research Institute in 1982 and, subsequently, the Pfeiffer Treatment
Center which has provided individualized nutrient therapy to more than
14,000 patients. He has authored over 200 scientific articles and has
presented at the American Psychiatric Association, the Office of the
Surgeon General and the National Institute of Mental Health.
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