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Increasingly, research suggests that many autistic traits, including withdrawal, eye-contact avoidance and perseverative behaviors, may be attributed to toxic exposure, inabilities to digest certain food proteins and compromised immune systems. Countless parents and professionals have reported improvements in behavior, social relatedness, language use and cognition upon implementing biomedical and nutritional interventions. But understanding these vast and complex protocols can be intimidating.

Parents, therapists, educators and health care providers are invited to participate in this comprehensive lecture series and discover why biomedical interventions work and ways to successfully implement them. Participants will be asked to keep a “biomedical journal” to track their weekly successes and challenges.

Module 1 (July 3) – Getting Started: Outline individual goals for the series. Learn how to begin implementing a biomedical protocol and get information about different laboratory tests and ways to check for heavy metal toxicity, yeast and bacteria overgrowth, allergies and digestive problems.

Module 2 (July 10) – Specialized Diets: Learn the why and how of implementing specialized diets including gluten- and casein- free, specific carbohydrate and low- phenol, sugar and oxalates. Discuss practical tips for shopping, cooking, eating out and special occasions.

Module 3 (July 17) – Vitamins and Supplements: Discover the benefits of using vitamins and natural supplements such as probiotics, enzymes, electrolytes and fatty acids to address common problems including acid reflux, yeast overgrowth, viruses and weakened immune systems. Learn about the role of homeopathy as a natural alternative to ailments.

Module 4 (July 24) – Detoxifying the Body and Environment: Learn about natural and medically prescribed options for removing toxic metals from the body, as well as natural ways to rid the home of toxins.

Module 5 (July 31) – Applying the Principles: Review and discuss individual goals and progress. Participants who attended all 5 modules will create a specifically tailored strategy to implement a healthier lifestyle to heal, rejuvenate and rebalance their child’s body.

Presented by Nancy Guberti, Certified Holistic Nutritionist.

7 – 9 pm at the Greenville Community Church
270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY, USA

Registration Fees
Members – Free
Non-Members – $25 per Module or $100 for all 5 Modules
Need based scholarships available.

This event is limited to 25 participantsonly so early registration is encouraged. You may download the registration form here.

Source: Navigating the Spectrum

For occupational therapists who would like to apply for the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Board Certification and Specialty Certification, please be reminded that the next deadline will be on June 11, 2008.

AOTA Board Certification and Specialty Certifications serve as a framework for professional development that is specifically geared to occupational therapy. The programs are voluntary and are intended to assist practitioners to continually build their capacity for meeting identified competencies in an identified area of practice.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are challenged more and more to communicate the immediate effectiveness of their interventions and demonstrate continuous professional growth. Through its Board Certification and Specialty Certification programs, AOTA provides formal recognition for those who have engaged in a voluntary process of ongoing, focused, and targeted professional development. Both programs are voluntary—neither certification is required for practice.

Application Fees and Deadlines
Candidates may begin developing their portfolio and reflections at any time using the web-based application.

Applications will be accepted in June and December each year for all certifications. Peer review of applications occurs over a 3-month period following the application deadline.

Application Fee
The following fees are nonrefundable:
Board Certification        $525
Specialty Certification   $375

Applicants must be AOTA members at the time of application and also at the time certification is granted. Membership is not required to maintain certification once granted, except at the time of renewal.

For comments or questions regarding AOTA Board Certification or Specialty Certification, contact prodev@aota.org.

Click here for Board Certification and Specialty Certification Competencies and Indicators.

Source: AOTA