OT- Free Autism Conference in Upstate NY

[Guest guest]

TO: Capital Region School Districts, Pre-School Agencies and Families

FROM: Harnisher Parent Advocate, Squadere- Executive

Director

DATE: January 3, 2008

RE: Two Day Advocacy, Education and Biomedical Seminar

Project LINK is pleased to announce this exciting event for families

and educators of the Capital Region.

On January 25th and 26th at the Malta Town Hall three specialists

from varying backgrounds will join us to present ideas for advocacy,

education, nutrition and biomedical approaches that have helped many

children on the autism spectrum.

First on January 25, 2008 from 9:00am till 11:30am Mr. Gilmore

of Autism United and A-CHAMP will share strategies for advocacy that

will advance the interests of individuals with ASD.

Second on January 25, 2008 from 12:30pm till 2:00pm Ms. Lori Mershon

from the Natural Health Improvement Center will share information on

Nutritional Response Testing and how it can assist in improving the

body to heal itself naturally and efficiently.

Third on January 26, 2008 from 9:00am till 3:00pm Mr. Stan Kurtz

owner and director of The Children's Corner School in California,

inventor of MB12 Nasal Spray, funded researcher and adviser of the

Autism Research Institute will share his own unique approach to

complete education, nutrition and environmental awareness that has

helped recover his son and himself.

For each of these presentations there will be specific question and

answer periods as Project LINK has requested these presenters hear

our concerns and share their knowledge with us.

Don't miss these opportunities to expand your knowledge and awareness

in a variety of areas you typically would have to travel for! As

always this event is free to anyone who wishes to attend.

Registration form is attached. If you have any questions please call

Harnisher at 518-280-5602 or email wendtworth68@...

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Your Presenters:

Gilmore

Gilmore of Autism United and A-CHAMP will present strategies for

advocacy that will advance the interests of individuals with autism

spectrum disorders. will discuss techniques to empower parents

to affect the legislative process. He will focus on how his approach

has worked in New York State. will include a review of current

legislation and legislative efforts over the last two years. We will

be excited to hear 's update on A-CHAMP's Presidential Candidate

Questionnaire that was recently sent out to all the Republican and

Democratic candidates.

Gilmore is the father of a seven-year old boy diagnosed with

autism. He is a founding board member of A-CHAMP and is Executive

Director of Autism United. A-CHAMP mobilizes the autism community to

participate effectively in the political process by introducing and

passing legislation, and stopping undesirable bills at the federal,

state, and local levels. Autism United is an alliance of families and

individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders working with

professionals and organizations who serve the autism community.

Gilmore organized the introduction and passage in 2005 of New York

state's legislation controlling the use of mercury in vaccines for

children under the age of three and pregnant women. In 2006,

Gilmore assembled a coalition of autism related organizations in New

York to pass legislation prohibiting discrimination by health

insurers against people with autism.

A-CHAMP is a national, non-partisan political action organization

formed by parents in support of children with neurodevelopment and

communication disorders. They are dedicated to advancing public

policy issues affecting our children, protecting their human and

civil rights, educating the public and media, supporting candidates

sharing our goals in state and federal elections, and holding

accountable those in government who do not act in the best interest

of our children.

Autism United's effort begins with families working together to build

community support, services and resources. Autism United will forge

their collective strength to improve the welfare of individuals and

families affected by ASD. Autism United supports professionals who

pursue treatment-based research that can help improve the quality of

life for people affected by ASD, find the causes of the autism

epidemic, and ultimately recover people affected by ASD.

Lori Mershon

LORI MERSHON is a clinical nutritionist, practicing Nutrition

Response Testing at the Natural Health Improvement Center in Glens

Falls, NY. Lori has an extensive background in numerous fields of

health and wellness. She is a certified personal fitness trainer,

dietary consultant, massage therapist, substance abuse counselor as

well as an inspirational writer and artist.

She has studied under the guidance and direction of Dr. Lester Bryman

and Dr. Freddie Ulan. In March of 2007 she graduated from the

Advanced Clinical training program.

She is dedicated to the field of nutrition and works with the premise

that when given the opportunity to receive the exact right nutrition

the body does an amazing job of overcoming any challenge.

Locally several families with children on the spectrum have found

this safe and natural approach extremely beneficial.

Stan Kurtz

Stan Kurtz's moving multimedia presentation documents his son Ethan's

recovery from autism, and Stan's recovery from IBS and ADHD. Stan is

the Owner and Executive Director of The Children's Corner School.

This seminar will include Stan's unique approach that has transformed

the way educators and families think about schooling for the

individual child.

Stan Kurtz is a teacher, educator, and health researcher who acquired

The Children's Corner School and transformed it into one of the most

individualized schools in the country. The Children's Corner employs

a combination of traditional education with a unique whole-family

approach to sound, healthful nutrition and environmental awareness.

Stan received his teaching certificate at the University of

California at Los Angelos (UCLA) and resides in Tarzana with his

family.

Stan developed and invented MB12 Nasal Spray, which has helped

thousands of families and individuals suffering from ADHD, autism,

chronic fatigue, and many other chronic illnesses. Stan has given the

design of the spray away for public use and has chosen not to profit

from any family in need. A formal study of MB12 nasal spray on

individuals with ADHD is now being conducted jointly with researchers

at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

Stan is a funded researcher and adviser of the Autism Research

Institute. He is a presenter and participant in the DAN! Think Tank,

and he is also on the Science and Advisory Board of the US Autism and

Asperger Association. Stan is Co-Chairman of Hand in Hand Child and

Family Developmental Center. Hand in Hand is a provider of speech,

OT, PT, and Behavioral therapies. Stan is also the moderator for the

internet autism group MB12valtrex which has 1,500 members. He

is a member of the Research Review Board for the Center for Autism

and Related Disorders and the producer of research and recovery

videos which can be viewed at www.recoveryvideos.com.

Project LINK/ January 2008 Seminar REGISTRATION FORM

q January 25, 2008 Mr. Gilmore of Autism United and A-CHAMP

9:00am-11:30am

q January 25, 2008 Ms. Lori Mershon of The Natural health

Improvement Center 12:30pm-2:00pm

q January 26, 2008 Mr. Stan Kurtz of the Childrens Corner School,

researcher, teacher and inventor 9:00am-3:00pm

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Mail orders: Workshop Registration, Project LINK 623 New Loudon Rd.

Latham, NY 12110

Fax orders: (518) 782-3433

Email registration: wendtworth68@...

Conference taking place at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, Malta,

NY 12020

Town Hall phone number-518-899-2552

For additional information you can contact Harnisher at

wendtworth68@... or call (518)280-5602

Project LINK is committed to providing our regions families and

educators with high quality free training to benefit children with

autism. www.projectlinkforkids.org