AMC Barrington 30
175 Studio Dr, South Barrington, IL 60010
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AMC Cantera 30
28250 Diehl Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555
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AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

AMC Barrington 30
175 Studio Dr, South Barrington, IL 60010
Driving directions

AMC Cantera 30
28250 Diehl Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555
Driving directions

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). It begins with an overview of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.

Recent QEEG Brain Imaging Findings in Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the Implications for Connectivity-Guided Neurofeedback as a Way to Address Autism Symptoms

Neurofeedback or "biofeedback for the brain" has been the subject of research for the symptoms of Attention Deficit disorders for over twenty years. Now with the use of the QEEG, evidence of specific brain patterns have been shown to exist in the Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Using QEEG as a guide, neurofeedback training has been used to train specific deficiencies identified in the autistic brain map. Training these areas with a specific type of neurofeedback called Connectivity Guided Neurofeedback has been demonstrated to be effective in improving attention, behavior, communication and socialization. In a large study conducted by Dr. Robert Coben in 2007, all 85 children in the experimental group showed a decrease in autistic symptoms from 20% to 100%. The average overall improvement for this group was a 57% decrease in autistic symptoms. Follow up of these subjects after one year showed that these improvements held and some subjects made additional cognitive and social gains.

This presentation will focus on what the QEEG reveals in the autistic brain and how connectivity guided neurofeedback works to make functional changes in the brain. Ann Stout will explore recent ongoing research into neurofeedback with autism and provide clinical case illustrations from her own practice.

Ann L. Stout is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years in the mental health field, working with children, adults, families, and couples. Ms. Stout added brain mapping neurofeedback to her practice in 2001 and has utilized this method to address the symptoms associated with neuropsychological conditions including ADD/ADHD, autism, addictions, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, post traumatic stress and others with a great deal of success.

Ms. Stout earned her MSW at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to entering private practice in 1997, she worked in hospitals and outpatient settings and held supervisory positions within them. Ms. Stout has also been a field placement instructor for graduate students.

Ms. Stout is certified in EEG biofeedback (BCIA-EEG) through the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. She earned a two-year postgraduate certification in Family Therapy and is certified by the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). She is also a member of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Get Your Questions About Biomedical Treatments Answered!

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Send us your biomed questions about diet, chelation, hyperbarics, methylation, supplements, sleep problems, poop problems, yeast issues, anything! Your questions will be answered and become the catalyst for our discussion. Join us for some GFCFSF food and a great biomed discussion with Sonja and Barry.

Sonja and Barry come to us from Dr. Anju Usman's practice at True Health Medical Center in Naperville. Sonja is a nurse and has a son who has recovered from autism. Barry is a physician's assistant and is also the father of a child with autism.

This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). It begins with an overview of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.