Spring DAN Conference
The Autism Research Institute ---- p r e s e n t s ---- DAN! 2002 CONFERENCE *Thursday Evening, May 9 Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11 ****************** Boston, Mass. SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL ****************** FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 609-921-3717 Save the Date: FALL CONFERENCE * San Diego, CA * October 25-27 SPEAKERS: Sidney Baker, M.D. * Jayne Barese, R.N. * Mark Blaxill, MBA * Kenneth Bock, M.D. * Jeff Bradstreet, M.D. * Timothy Buie, M.D., Ph.D. * Jane El-Dahr, M.D. * Barbara Loe Fisher * Sudhir Gupta, M.D., Ph.D. * Paul Hardy, M.D. * Walter Herlihy, Ph.D. * Woody McGinnis, M.D. * Jon Pangborn, Ph.D. * Karl Reichelt, M.D., Ph.D. * Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. * Karyn Seroussi * Paul Shattock, Ph.D. * Andrew Stoll, M.D. * Andrew Wakefield, M.D. * Rosemary Waring, Ph.D. * Carol Wester, MSN, CSN * TOPICS: Neuro-toxic effects of and successful treatments for elevated mercury and other heavy metals * The role of immunizations in autism and how to decrease the risk * A fresh look at the epidemiological studies supporting the relationship between autism and thimerosal * The latest research on secretin * The MMR controversy * Nutritional strategies for improving health and cognitive function of the autistic child * The role of omega 3 fatty acids * Understanding the immune system's role in autism * FRIDAY, MAY 10: GENERAL SESSION SATURDAY, MAY 11: WORKSHOPS: 1. Forum for Parents New to DAN! 2. Training for New DAN! Practitioners 3. Advanced Training for DAN! Practitioners *THURSDAY, MAY 9: 7 PM to 9 PM SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY GIFT CHOOSE A FREE WORKSHOP: Workshop I: for Mothers of Autistic Children. Come hear the latest tips on getting your health in order -- including: nutrition, exercise, yoga, comfort measures, and coping strategies for moms. (or) Workshop II: for Moms and Dads: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Teens and Adults with Autism -- by Carol Wester, MSN, CSN