Health & Medical Issues in Autism Conference - Open to all nurses, Social workers, dieticians etc...

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Health & Medical Issues Conference in Autism Conference on Oct 20th

* There is plenty of parking near the auditorium *

Registration will begin at 8...Coffee & pastry will be waiting

* Speakers will begin promptly at 8:30

* We will provide lunch on site

* Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments by Sidney M Baker MD and Jon Pangborn

PhD will be available at a discounted price of $20

Feel free to call 978 534-8736 or e-mail autismresourceoptions@...

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Do you really know what causes ASD? Are you abreast of the latest research,

treatment approaches, and best practices? Do you vaccinate children? Do you

teach students about ASD based upon what you learned in textbooks? Do you have

children of your own? You owe it to yourself, your profession, your patients,

and your students to attend this seminar, to become educated about the issues,

and to take action. Autism is a highly treatable, probably preventable, Whole

Body disorder that now impacts 1 in 166 children. Certain children seem to have

a diathesis toward developing ASD, when coupled with any of a number of

environmental insults. This predisposition and stress combine to negatively

impact upon the child's brain, immune system, endocrine function, bowel function

and ecology, speech, social functioning, self-control, sensory system, skin, and

cognition. ASD not only has a monumental impact on an individual child, but on

the family, school system, health care system, and society in general. Come

and join this important discussion. Learn about prevention, education,

treatment, advocacy, and putting these children and adults in the best position

for

nature to act upon them.

Carol Wester RN, MSN,APRN

HEALTH & MEDICAL ISSUES IN AUTISM

Northeastern Campus Burlington, MA Autism Resource Options Hopewell Autism

Initiative Northeastern University School Health Institute Friday, October 20,

2006 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration Due by October 10th

Nursing CEUs, Social Workers CEUs MDA CEUs Limited Seating Open to All

Nurses, Case Management Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners.

DMR and Agency Nurses, Faculty, Medical Students, Physicians, Social Workers,

School Nurses Questions? Contact Harmon work or

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AGENDA

8:00 Registration (coffee & pastry)

8:30- 8:45 Opening Remarks….Carol Wester

8:50 -9:40 Is The Brain Down Stream? Implications of Biomedical findings in

Autism Martha Herbert MD PhD

9:40 -10:30 Biomedical Approach to ASD: Incorporating the DAN

Model · Ilene Bulhholz Introduction to essential principles,

concepts & scientific theries that lay foundation for the treatment

approaches incorporated in a biomedical model

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45 – 11:35 Diagnostic Evaluation in ASD: Outcomes to Guide

Treatment Carol Wester, RN, MSN, APRN Identify and discuss the most

significant diagnostic testing in ASD, as well as provide the nursing

interpretation and application of results to treatment

11:35 -12:25 Role of Supplements in Autism …Jayne Barese RN Consider vitamins,

minerals, probiotics and natural antifungals and their vital role in correcting

metabolic problems and restoring health and optimal neurologic, metabolic and

bowel function

12:25– 1:25 Break for Lunch

1:25 – 2:15*** Gastrointestinal Pathology and the Use of the

Specific Carbohydrate Diet…Pam Ferro RN Exploring the biological

underpinnings of ASD and the powerful and effective treatment that

specialized dietary approaches provide***

2:15 - 3:05 Medications in the Treatment of Children with ASD: Yes or No §

Carol Wester, RN, MSN, APRN Do medications offer a valid and relatively safe

option in the treatment of ASD? Discussion of classes of drugs that may address

problems with agitation, mood, anxiety and aggression.

3:05-4:00…….Q & A Register Early for Discount Before Oct 10th ..$89 After Oct

10th…$99 Return Form To: Autism Resource Options 44 Hawley Ave Leominster,

Ma 01453 Phone or

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Carol Wester, RN, MSN, APRN is aClinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and

Mental Health Nursing who specializes in

treatment of people withdisabilities using psychopharmacology and

biomedical approaches.

Martha Herbert MD PhD is a Pediatric Neurologist at Mass General Hospital

and McLean Hospital and is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School

Ilene Buchholz RN, BS received her nursing degree from Providence College .

Her nursing career initially spanned 24 years working in hospitals and later

with a pediatric neurologist implementing biomedical assessment and treatment

modalities for children with autism in California

Jayne Barese RN, BS has degrees in both nursing & education. Her clinical

experience includes 15 years as educator & clinical assistant in practice with

Sidney Baker, MD. Jayne provides Nursing education at DAN! Conferences. She is

an educator for Genova Diagnostics Lab in the Northeast, providing information

on laboratory testing.

Pam Ferro RN maintains a nursing practice in Massachusetts treating children

with ASD utilizing biomedical approaches. She has extensive experience in

developmental disabilities nursing and nutrition

Driving Directions:

145 South Bedford Street, Burlington , MA 01803 · Exit 33A (Route 3

South) off of Route 128. Turn right at the 4th traffic light (intersection of

Route 3 and Bedford Road ) Campus entrance is 1/8th mile on the left (red and

white sign) The conference is in the auditorium Parking is available in front of

the build