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Understanding the Biology of Autism and Related Disorders:
A Guide to Biomedical Interventions
Saturday February 28th, 2004
Pittsburgh, PA
Northway Christian Community Church - Auditorium
12121 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090 [Directions...]
Sponsored by: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Center for
Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, Magee-Womens Hospital,
Child Development Unit/Autism Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Training Division.
Who Should Attend: Presentations are geared towards physicians, parents, agency and school personnel, students, and researchers interested in an integrative approach to treating Autism, PDD, Aspergers, AD(H)D and other developmental disorders.
Confirmed speakers include:
Jerry Kartzinel, MD,
Jeff Bradstreet, MD,
John Hicks, MD,
Woody McGinnis, MD,
Paul Hardy, MD,
Jane El-Dahr, MD,
Andrew Wakefield, MD,
Betsy Prohaska
Presented by physicians and health care professionals treating over 5,000 children within the autism spectrum using biomedical interventions.
These speakers represent the absolute best physicians and health
care professionals in the field of biomedical treatments for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They have a combined total
of 5,000 patient’s (children with ASD) successfully under
going treatment under their direct supervision.
Registration Fee: (includes lunch)
Parents $75, Professionsal $95.
After 1/1/04 fee will increase.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations prior to February 3, 2003, payment will be refunded in full. If paying by credit card, a 10% processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. We are unable to provide a refund after this date, including for inclement weather.
Conference Overview: [ Topics...]
The conference will be presented by physicians and healthcare professionals treating children within the autism spectrum. Topics to be covered include:
The Autism Epidemic,
Integrative Medicine for ASD,
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids and Autism,
The Role of the Immune System inAutism,
Intestinal Inflammation and Autism,
Oxidative Stress and Autism and
Future Biomedical Treatments for ASD.
Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: determine what medical tests may be required; interpret test results; and assess what treatments are available.
While there is still no known cure for autism, biomedical interventions, when combined with intensive behavioral therapies, offer an integrative approach to improving the well-being of children within the autism spectrum.
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Conference Schedule
| Saturday Feburary 28, 2004 |
| 7:30-8:30 AM |
Registration and Exhibits |
| General Auditorium Sessions: (Seats 1500) |
| 8:30-8:40 AM |
Welcome |
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| 8:40-9:35 AM |
An Introduction to the Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Protocol |
Jerry Kartzinel, MD |
| 9:35-10:30 AM |
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Autism |
Paul Hardy, MD |
| 10:30-10:55 AM |
Coffee Break and Exhibits |
| 10:55-11:50 PM |
The Immune System in Autism |
Jane El-Dahr, MD |
| 11:50-12:45 PM |
The Role of the Gut in Autism |
Andrew Wakefield, MD |
| 12:45-1:45 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:45-2:40 PM |
Oxidative Stress in Autism |
Woody McGinnis, MD |
| 2:40-3:35 PM |
Detoxification Strategies and Brain Imaging in Autism |
Jeff Bradstreet, MD |
| 3:35-4:00 PM |
Exhibits |
| Special Lunch Sessions: (Limited Seating) |
| 12:45-1:45 PM |
Getting started on the DAN! Protocol:
Testing, Supplements and Dietary Interventions |
John Hicks, MD
Betsy Prohaska |
| 12:45-1:45 PM |
Faith, Healing and Medicine |
Jeff Bradstreet, MD |
| 12:45-1:45 PM |
Incorporating the DAN! Protocol into Your Practice
(Health Care Professionals Only) |
Jerry Kartzinel, MD |
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| 7:30 AM-4:15 PM |
Exhibits Open |
Conference General Information
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Location
Northway Christian Community Church
12121 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090 [Directions...]
All pesentations will take place in the Auditorium at Northway in Wexford. An exhibit area will be available for vendors and organizations wishing to display information/products.
Wexford is located about 15 miles north of Pittsburgh. The region is served by Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) located about 25 miles southwest of Wexford.
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms ($95 single or double) have been reserved at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry, PA 16066 (724-772-3700) approximately four miles from the conference venue.
Mention ‘FightingAutism’ when making a reservation for room discounts. Reservations should be made before 2/6/04 to receive the discounted rate. A list of other hotels and a map of the local area can be found on our website.
All proceeds from this conference will be donated to biomedical autism research.
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