Little Stars Early Intervention Centre Presents:

The Challenging Children Conference is to be presented by two world renowned professionals – Dr Doreen Granpeesheh, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and President of the Board of Autism Care and Treatment Today (ACT Today) and Dr Jeff Bradstreet Founder and Director of Clinical Programs, The International Child Development Resource Center (ICDRC) and President and Physician at Creation’s Own, Inc.

The focus of the conference will be on:

Biomedical treatments and educational interventions for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder including PDD, ADHD and related disorders.

The notion that autism and related disorders is a lifelong disability is no longer valid. In fact, these disorders are both treatable and often curable. The speakers will present case histories representing these facts.

Never before have speakers of this calibre been available to share their knowledge with a South African audience. Both speakers are at the forefront of the latest research and developments in the field and both doctors are highly regarded in USA. Dr Granpeesheh has appeared on the Dr Phil show and numerous other TV programmes. Dr Bradstreet has commented in Time Magazine and has been interviewed by Jonathan Mann from CNN. If you are a parent, or if you have a patient or learner with Autism, PDD, ADHD or a related disorder this conference will provide you with the opportunity to access the latest research and developments in the field.

Professionals will be accredited with CPD points for attending this course.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Who should attend?

• Doctors
• Parents
• Neurologists
• Developmental Specialists
• Nutritionists
• Pediatricians
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Teachers

Speakers will address both parents and professionals, at a level appropriate to them.

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW AND BIOS OF SPEAKERS

DR DOREEN GRANPEESHEH

The child as a whole: Why behavioural and biomedical interventions are both critical to growth and recovery.

Treatment approaches grounded in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) are now considered to be at the forefront of educational interventions for children with Autism, PDD, ADHD and related disorders. However, research supports a biomedical etiology for autism and related disorders and while studies are conducted to identify exact biomedical pathways, many case studies point to successful outcome with biomedical treatments. While ABA and biomedical practitioners have individually helped provide successful treatment models for autism and related disorders, in developing a “Best Practices” Model, these interventions must work together to provide the best possibilities for successful outcome. Case studies will be presented in support of the behavioural-biomedical treatment model and recent research will be presented to show successful outcomes with these protocols.

BIO

Dr Doreen Granpeesheh is recognized as one of the world’s most prominent experts in autism treatment today. Dr Granpeesheh, Phd is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and President of the Board of Autism Care and Treatment Today (ACT Today). Dr Granpeesheh received her Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA and is licensed by the Medical Board of California and the Texas State Board of Psychologists.

Dr Granpeesheh holds a Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been providing behavioral therapy since 1979. In, 1990 Dr Granpeesheh founded the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and through its 17 offices worldwide, she has provided diagnosis, assessment and behavioral treatment for thousands of children with autism and related disorders. In 2005 Dr. Granpeesheh founded Autism Care and Treatment Today, a non profit organization that provides support and funding to families of children with autism. In addition, Dr Granpeesheh is also a principle member of the Thoughful House Center for Children, a charity organization that provides behavioral services in collaboration with medical treatment and research. Dr. Granpeesheh is a member of the Defeat Autism Now! Executive Council and on the National Board of the Autism Society of America.

DR JEFF BRADSTREET, MD FAAFP

A step by step treatment guide for doctors and parA step by step treatment guide for doctors and parents:

Today autism spectrum disorders affect approximately one in every 166 children in the United States; they are more common than Down’s Syndrome, spina bifida, childhood cancer and cystic fibrosis combined. As a result, clinicians are increasingly faced with providing care to children with this complex of disorders. The biomedical approach is a science-based, molecular-biological approach to treatment. Everyone agrees that psychotropic drugs do not treat the problem — they simply reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms. Our aim, in contrast, is to address the underlying health problems. The guiding principle is simple: remove what is causing harm, and add what is missing. Affected children often have an exaggerated response to toxins, foods and airborne allergens. It is well documented that they often lack various nutrients, enzymes, anti-oxidants, and essential fatty acids, and that they require methylation support. The paradigm shift from autism, including PDD and ADHD, as a static encephalopathy to a new paradigm, one conceptualizing it as systems disorders affecting multiple organs with effects on the brain is being embraced by clinicians who consider medical problems to be integral. Such a shift in clinical direction, toward detection of medical conditions that are amenable to treatments, often leads to improvement in clinical symptoms. One clinical approach is to consider certain vicious cycles that are common in these children. These cycles can include intestinal pathology and gastrointestinal symptoms, allergies and auto-immunity, metabolic abnormalities and oxidative stress that result in impaired detoxification.

BIO

Dr Jeff Bradstreet is internationally recognized as a lecturer and researcher in autism. He graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and received his residency training from Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. As a flight surgeon, he was involved in aerospace medicine research and has extensive experience and training in environmental medicine and toxicology. He is a fellow of the American academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American College of Toxicology. He is involved in autism related outcome studies and environmental research with the University of Washington and UCLA and serves as a adjunct Professor of Child Development and Neuroscience at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. He has offices in Florida and Arizona.

REGISTRATION FORM

COST: R975 for both days. Early registration with payment by end of May will be R850.

Please fax or e-mail proof of payment

No refunds will be given if cancellations are received after 15th June 2009.

For further information:

ilanag@global.co.za

  011 786 6700    011 885 2599

  083 286 2223 Ilana

Bank Details:
Little Stars Early Intervention Centre
Standard Bank
Account Number: 001661671
Branch & Code: Killarney 00720

Provisional Programme

Sunday 19 July

08h30 - 09h00 - Registration

09h00 - 11h00 - Session 1 (Dr Bradstreet)

11h00 - 11h20 - Tea Break

11h20 - 13h00 - Session 2 (Dr Bradstreet)

13h00 - 13h40 - Lunch

13h40 - 15h40 - Session 1 (Dr Granpeesheh)

15h40 - 16h00 - Tea Break

16h00 - 17h00 - Session 2 (Dr Granpeesheh)

Monday 20 July

08h30 - 09h00 - Arrival and Exhibition Tables

09h00 - 11h00 - Session 1 (Dr Granpeesheh)

11h00 - 11h20 - Tea Break

11h20 - 13h00 - Session 2 (Dr Granpeesheh)

13h00 - 13h40 - Lunch

13h40 - 15h40 - Session 1 (Dr Bradstreet)

15h40 - 16h00 - Tea Break

16h00 - 17h00 - Session 2 (Dr Bradstreet)