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SUMMARY:Putting the Pieces Together: A Biomedical Approach to ASD - Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Society WNY will hold their spring workshop “Putting the Pieces Together:  A Biomedical Approach to ASD” presented by Dr. James Adams using a virtual platform instead of an in-person event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   \nVirtual Workshop | Saturday\, April 17\, 2021 | 8:45 am – 12:45 pm \nDr. James Adams is Director of the Autism/ Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State  University (ASU).  Working  in conjunction with physicians\, nutritionists\, biochemists\, and others\,  his research is focused on the causes and treatment of autism across the lifespan.  Dr. Adams believes the addition of research-based biomedical therapy to treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve the effectiveness of ongoing educational\, therapeutic\, and behavioral interventions.  Dr. Adams will give an update on his groundbreaking research since he last presented in Buffalo in 2016. \nThis workshop will focus on: \n\nGeneral treatments for autism\nSeizures– medications\, supplements\, and diet\nNutritional and dietary supports\nMicrobiota Treatment Update\nPrevention of ASD\nBenefits and adverse effects of psychiatric medications on those with ASD\n\nIt is applicable to individuals with ASD\, parents/caregivers\, SLPs\, OTs/COTAs\, PTs/PTAs\, teachers\, administrators\, mental health professionals\, and any other professionals/paraprofessionals working with those with ASD.   This presentation will discuss individuals with ASD across the lifespan. \nAt the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nList three treatment strategies for ASD.\nList two treatment strategies for seizure disorders for those with ASD.\nList three strategies to prevent ASD.\nList three improvements in language\, behavioral\, and coping skills demonstrated as a result of the diet and nutrition study.\n\nOnline registration is required.  Please note that there will be no mail-in registration for this event. Online registration and payment through PayPal will be available until April 14\, 2021. Materials (i.e. registration links\, handouts\, etc.) will be e-mailed to attendees prior to the workshop. \nPLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given after April 7\, 2021. \n\n\nParent/Family/Individual  Cost:  $10    CEUs N/A \nSpeech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist  Cost:  $30    .35 ASHA CEUs \nOT or COTA  Cost:  $30    3.0 NYS Continuing Competency Hours for OTs/OTAs. Please note that these hours may be used towards completing AOTA continuing competency requirements\, but are not offered through an AOTA approved provider. \nPT or PTA  Cost:  $30    .3 NYS PT Board Continuing Education Hours \nOther Professional/Paraprofessional or Student  Cost:  $20    No CEUs Awarded \n\nAll SLP/OT/PT attendees obtaining continuing education credits will receive a Certificate of  Attendance. \nParents\, other professionals and students will receive a Certificate of Attendance (NOT conferring CEUs) if requested prior to the event. \nOnline registration is now available at https://autism-services-inc.org/resources/semi-annual-workshops/.  Please note that as this is a virtual event there will be no mail-in registration. The deadline to register is April 14\, 2021. No refunds after 4/7/21.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/putting-the-pieces-together-a-biomedical-approach-to-asd-virtual-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Autism WNY
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