Dr. William Shaw’s will be sharing his perspective on the metabolic causes of autism and developmental disorders at the ‘Hope, Healing & Possibilities’ conference in Edmonton this March 26^th to 28^th, 2010.

Genetic variations of the immune system, inborn errors of metabolism, or adverse reactions to immunizations lead to recurrent infections that are commonly treated with antibiotics. A yeast overgrowth of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract occurs following the elimination of the GI normal flora with antibiotic treatments. Yeast produce abnormal compounds called gliotoxins and other immunotoxins harmful to the immune system.

Because the immune system is weakened, the child gets another infection and more antibiotics until a vicious cycle is established. The yeast produces a number of harmful effects on the child’s metabolic and neurological functioning, including impairing gastrointestinal functioning, production of excess oxalates, inhibiting energy production, and eliciting food allergies that may manifest as behavior disorders.   Dr William Shaw will include why high oxalate foods may contribute to negative effects including formation of crystals in tissues.

Learn about the most common metabolic causes of autism and developmental disorders: intestinal dysbiosis, cholesterol deficiency, food allergies, industrial pollution, heavy metals intoxication, mineral imbalances and high levels of oxalates. There will be a discussion on how IgG food allergies affect behavior and how to detect the most common allergens. Find out how the mechanism of opiate peptides affect the brain, their connection with allergies, and the importance of a gluten and casein-free diet.

During the presentation there will be a focus on the damaging effects of heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum and others, the mechanism of their effect on human development and ways to detect and treat high levels of these metals.  Learn about the correlation between low cholesterol and brain function. Dr. Shaw will introduce the concept of cholesterol supplementation for certain patients,\ and review many other effective ways of correcting or reducing abnormalities with biomedical interventions.

Read more about what Dr. William Shaw has to say on immunizations.

I don’t know if you remember my first book, Little Rainman, which I wrote through Jonny’s eyes. I actually wrote it for his teachers since each year they asked me the same questions over and over about him.  I never imagined it would be picked up by a publisher within six months. I am proud to say Little Rainman has helped countless people explain autism to their significant others like relatives, peers, teachers and others.

I was so honoured that Dr. Temple Grandin uses the illustrations which were done by my mom and a person also on the spectrum, in her presentations. This is not to toot my own horn, rather to say that each of you has a story inside and a way to help the people on your heels get through this maze especially since the rate of increase with autism is rapidly increasing with each passing year. Who knows, in ten years or so, Dr. Stephen Shore and I say that there may not be any “neurotypical’s” left! Lets help explain autism to everyone!

A response from Sandra, one of my readers wrote back:

Yes your are so right on!  I am SO proud of you Karen and all you have accomplished and continue to.

We need also remember that ALL the glory and honor go back to our Father that is truly the one that makes this all happen!  He loves you very much!

Blessings…..Sandra

The importance of bowel function and how it is directly related to neurological function cannot be overestimated!  Problems within the bowel can lead to  symptoms and aggravations in those with autism and ADHD.  There are signs and symptoms to look for in the various problems within the bowel that could be contributing to problems in children with autism. Testing is available to find out more about bowel function to take the next steps in alternative treatment options. Treatment options will highly depend on testing results.  ??Liver liver function also plays a vital role in neurological health.  Methylation, conjugation and other important liver enzyme actions cause neurological problems, including autism,  when not working properly.
Initial causes of bowel and liver problems include infections, vaccine damage, metals and toxicity.

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Unsure if you should consider biomedical approaches in treating autism?  Are you confused about where and how to get started?  Lori’s presentation is designed for those new to the biomedical approach and for those seeking an easy to understand overview of some of the most important biomedical treatments.  She will include an overview of the most important therapies that contributed to her son’s recovery including dietary intervention, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), yeast treatments, supplements therapy, chelation, and other alternative treatments that helped contribute to her son’s recovery.  This is a practical and parent friendly presentation that will inspire and give you hope.  Share in Daniel’s progress through his mother’s account, pictures and video segments.
Learning Objectives:
•    Gain a basic overview and understanding of each foundational biomedical therapy that is useful in treating autism.  The therapies discussed include diet, yeast and bacteria treatment, nutritional supplements, and detoxification.
•    Identify the specific symptoms in children who may benefit from biomedical interventions and how these symptoms can be alleviated through each intervention.
•    Gain a good understanding of how all the biomedical therapies work together – along with educational therapies  –  to offer hope for significant improvement and sometimes recovery.
•    Obtain practical information on how to get started pursuing biomedical treatments for autism.

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At the Autism Edmonton Conference, Parents, Families, Caregivers and Professionals will discover how to make significant improvements in the life of a child with autism, including:

• Find out about the newest biomedical research developments.

• Treat food allergies using special dietary interventions including   eliminating wheat and dairy.

• Find out why heavy metals play a role in autism and developmental   disorders.

• Learn why the level of cholesterol is important for brain function.

• Gain a basic overview and understanding of each foundational   biomedical therapy that is useful in treating autism.

• Identify the specific symptoms in children who may benefit from   biomedical interventions

• Gain a good understanding of how all the biomedical therapies work   together along with educational therapies.

• Obtain practical information on how to get started pursuing biomedical   treatments for autism.

• Review of research showing physical and behavioral reactions by   removing specific additives from the diet

Hope, Healing & Possibilities

On behalf of the organizing committee of the 2010 Edmonton Autism Biomedical Conference “Hope, Healing & Possibilities”,Hope I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us at this exciting conference. The event will be taking place in Edmonton, AB from March 26th – 28th 2010 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.

We are proud to have assembled leading experts on autism spectrum disorders, with presenters from Canada and the United States. Speakers will focus on ways to improve the quality of life for the affected individuals and their families/caregivers by conducting presentations in the areas of biomedical interventions, research, and adjunct therapies.

The main focus of the conference is “Hope, Healing & Possibilities”, which includes unique and comprehensive approaches to treating autism. Addressing the biomedical aspects of autism spectrum disorders will be a key component to this year’s conference. Breakthroughs in medical research are happening all the time, but autism remains. Staying informed and up-to-date is a major challenge for parents and caregivers.

This Edmonton autism conference will provide comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist parents, family members, caregivers, physicians, educators, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other professionals in building effective interventions for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Parents of children with autism are encouraged to attend the conference and obtain information that may be helpful in finding the resources needed for recovery, advocacy, education and achieving a better quality of life. This conference will be very beneficial for parents and loved ones because not only will they get an incredible amount of information, they will be inspired. One of our main goals of this conference is to give people hope.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to network with colleagues, and listen to some of the leaders at the Scientific Sessions.

We look forward to seeing you in Edmonton.

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I bet you’ve noticed that people with autism don’t display their feelings too easily. I used to cry at the front door when Jonny went off to school and didn’t even turn back to say goodbye to me as he walked out the door to school. In fact I didn’t even think he had feelings for the first 5 years of his life.

At six, he rode his bike across a busy highway without stopping to see if any cars were coming. I got very mad at him yelling “Jonathan, what do you think you are doing? You could have been killed.”  He said “sorry, mom”. I snapped back in my anger saying “sorry doesn’t cut it”.

He began crying which shocked me.  He said “you hurt my feelings.”  Up until that time, he didn’t display his feelings in the traditional sense, so I didn’t know how to perceive his feelings.  Sometimes it appeared he didn’t even have feelings though I knew he did.

After one of my readers read this recently, she wrote this back to me:

Thank you and this is so true my girl is now 12 and shows her feelings but not towards her baby sister who is now 2yrs, she don’t really even like to be around her and when she does which is not much at all it surprises me that Skye daughter with Autism will even play with her ball i’m sure these are signs of progress.

This conference is for parents, caregivers, educators, and practioners. It features some of the world’s foremost autism experts speaking on a wide range of topics featuring the latest research on the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is an excellent opportunity for those seeking evidence to support the use of various biomedical treatment options. It will provide a comprehensive overview of latest biomedical breakthroughs and research in the treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Discussions will include the role of nutritional deficiencies and supplements, special dietary interventions, food allergies, toxic chemicals, heavy metal toxins, enzyme deficiencies, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiencies, the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, and much more. This will be one of the most comprehensive autism conferences in Canada in 2010!

Practitioner Training Seminar:
Practical Skills for the Medical Professional
A two day practitioner training seminar will be held March 27 – 28, 2010. The training is for licensed practitioners only and is designed for practitioners who have a targeted interest in biomedical treatment options for children on the autism spectrum. There will be an opportunity to review treatment approaches for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, with a focus on the metabolic, gastrointestinal, and immunological function.

Hope, Healing and Possibilities

This conference is for parents, caregivers, educators, and practioners. It features some of the world’s foremost autism experts speaking on a wide range of topics featuring the latest research on the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is an excellent opportunity for those seeking evidence to support the use of various biomedical treatment options. It will provide a comprehensive overview of latest biomedical breakthroughs and research in the treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Discussions will include the role of nutritional deficiencies and supplements, special dietary interventions, food allergies, toxic chemicals, heavy metal toxins, enzyme deficiencies, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiencies, the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, and much more. This will be one of the most comprehensive autism conferences in Canada in 2010!