FW: National Autism Conference to be Held in Weston, FL November 13-16

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For Immediate Release:

October 31, 2008

Contact:

Rita

Shreffler, NAA (Nixa, MO)

Fournier, NAA (Portsmouth, RI)

National Autism

Conference to be Held in Weston, FL November 13-16

Nixa, MO – The latest advances in autism research, treatment and therapy

will be presented during The National Autism Conference in Fort Lauderdale.

The comprehensive four-day conference, hosted by the National Autism

Association and sponsored by CARE Clinics, is scheduled for November 13

through 16 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa in

Weston, Florida.

The conference will feature keynote speaker U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon.

Other speakers include renowned expert on autism who will share their

knowledge and expertise with both parents and practitioners. Topics to be

covered are cutting-edge environmental research, dietary and behavioral

interventions, legal and legislative strategies, estate planning, autism

safety, marital support, and more.

Conference speakers include Dr. Wakefield, Dr. Jeff Bradstreet,

Kirby, author of the New York Times bestseller “Evidence of Harm”,

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh and Neurofeedback expert Dr. Linden who was

recently featured on “The Doctors” television show.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring our national conference to Florida this

year,” said Rita Shreffler, parent and Executive Director of NAA. “This is

an exceptional opportunity for parents to learn from today’s most

knowledgeable experts in the field of autism. Parents will leave this

conference armed with both knowledge and hope for the future of their loved

ones.”

A first-of-its-kind workshop will be held on Thursday evening entitled

“Just For Dads”. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Tarbox of

the Center for Autism and Related Disorders and will cover issues unique to

fathers of children on the autism spectrum.

On Friday evening, conference sponsor CARE Clinics will host a treatment

workshop for parents and will be providing a free buffet dinner for all

attendees.

Saturday evening will feature a Beach-Party themed dinner event including a

silent auction of unique items donated by Doug Flutie, Dan Marino, The

Black Crowes and country music star Alan .

In addition to CARE Clinics, the National Autism Conference is sponsored by

Autism Speaks, Hansen’s Natural Beverages, LoJack and Project Lifesaver.

For more information on the National Autism Conference, or to register

online, visit www.nationalautismconference.org.

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