A Nice Intro 101 on ADHD

As usual they are not aware of Hemispheric Integration therapy but that is my job to get the word out, none the less, this is a concise intro.

http://www.mahalo.com/adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder

Gluten Free Brownies Anyone?

In my opinion, the gluten free diet is brutal but it seems everyday it is getting easier with all the new sites and recipes.

http://tried-and-truecookingwithheidi.blogspot.com/2009/07/bodacious-sugar-free-gluten-free.html

H.I.T. Autism Summer Conference

I just got home from our summer conference here in Tampa. Everyone I talked to said they got a lot of information. I spoke regarding Hemispheric Integration Therapy as well as Functional Medicine with regard to Biomedical Interventions for the Autism Spectrum. Dr Knaus gave us some backround on himself as well as gave us some information regarding HBOT. Nancy Bentley informed us with regards to fermented foods and a diet which promotes digestive and general health. Suzanne Azizi ( I am a mother first) provided a passionate and inspiring story about her daughter and dealing with the educational system, IEPs and the law. The faciliies at the Children’s Board were excellent. Everyone seemed to have a good time a well as came away with some good information and it was free to all. So, I am happy with our first conference. Look for our next one!!

Special Education Law and Advocacy Training

4 FREE Wrightslaw Conferences in Florida
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August 5, 7, 10 and 12, 2009
Boot Camp May 29 & 30, 2009
You’re invited! Join national expert Pete Wright for Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Trainings in Weston, Tampa, Gainesville and Chipley, Florida. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is sponsoring this event.

There is no cost to attend these workshops. Attendance is FREE, however, since seating is limited, prior registration is required. Parents, families and guardians of Florida students will be given priority registration.

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Find all the details here. Parents, attorneys, and advocates will learn:
Changes in IDEA 2004
IEP and Eligibility Issues
Evaluations, reevals, parental consent
Tests & Measurements
SMART IEPs
Requirements in No Child Left Behind

Thank you to Kim Hammons for this info.

Wrightslaw programs often fill up early – don’t miss out! Register today!
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“What a marvelous conference! I often leave sped presentations angry and/or guilty because of all the things that were done or not done. This time I left encouraged, inspired and armed!” – Melissa, advocate from Maryland

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Check this out, it’s got to be helpful to someone

100 Web Tools for Learning with a Disability
http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_web_tools_for_learning_with_disability

Parents are so knowledgeable

Last week we had our support group meeting here in Tampa. I am so amazed and impressed with the store house of knowledge that some of our parents have regarding this broad and life encompassing subject that is the autism spectrum community. This subject is immense. I spend my time where I feel it is best allocated reading diligently about neurology or functional medicine. I have a family. I have a practice. Yet I still try to read at least an hour a night and more on the weekends. Yes, some people say I am a bit nerdy or boring because of this. For this reason I am so thankful to these parents that are really expert in subjects like I.E.P.s, home schooling, the law and legislative process and advocating for their children. Just listening to them share and help other parents is like having a private tutor on this subject. Thanks to all those who help, share and educate me and others.

Beware of Allergy Testing

We recently had a mom who took her child in for allergy testing. The child is a low functioning autistic boy. She wanted to see if there was anything relating to food etc. that she should be avoiding in order to help her child progress. The child had standard allergy testing with all the little needle sticks in his back. After the testing, this child who had been making substantial progress with his hemispheric integration treatment (H.I.T), regressed back to almost the way he was on his first visit. He had more vocalizations and just overall regressed in many ways. The testing was negative and should then theoretically have had no affect on the child. The allergist was aware of the regression as he had noticed the child’s overall improvement since beginning the hemispheric integration treatment several weeks prior to the testing. He stated that he had notced the same type of regression reaction in some other children. He was going to talk to some colleagues about doing a study regarding this reaction. Most importantly for all of you is that he said there is a way to get allergy testing through a blood draw. By using a blood draw test as opposed to a needle stick test no foreign substances would be introduced into the patient’s body and therefore this regression could be avoided. I hope that this is the type of information that will be helpful to my bloggers and I hope to share with the community in addition to my knowledge of Hemispheric Interation Therapy, functional medicine and biomedical interventions. There are hundreds of stories like this out there that we can share and possibly help someone else somwhere else in the world. Please post. Please share. Please help.