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.

We’re proud to announce our list of presenters for the 5th Annual Long Island Autism Fair! We have a wide variety of doctors, parents and professionals from six different states.

1. Cassandra Weingarten, ATR-BC, LCAT Independent Practitioner and Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, East Islip, NY
   Using Art Media to Promote Sensory Integration
2. Dr. Jeffrey Becker, OD Director of Vision Services, NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania, Kingston, PA
   Seeing Is Believing: Sight, Vision and Autism
3. Dr. Mary Coyle, D.I. Hom., Real Child Center, New York City & Lisa Rudley, HHP Vitalize Health and Wellness, Inc. Briarcliff Manor, NY
   Utilizing Homotoxicology as an Approach to Detoxifying Heavy Metals and Toxins for ASD
4. William J. Heslin, CLU, ChFC, MetLife, Melville, NY & Gloria Wagner, CLTC, LUTC
   Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure
5. Marsha Luftig, CSW, The Other Kid, New York City & Syosset, NY
   The Other Kids: Siblings of Special Needs Children
6. Helene Fallon, Long Island Parent Center, Lindenhurst, NY & Marlene Rosenson, Long Island Advocacy Center, Hauppauge, NY
   Transition, Self Determination & Self Advocacy
7. Dr. Mark R. Geier, M.D., Ph.D., ABMG, FACE ASD Centers, LLC, Silver Spring, MD & David A. Geier, B.A., The Institute of Chronic Illnesses, Inc., Silver Spring, MD
   New Insights into the Underlying Biochemistry and Treatment of Autism: The Mercury-Hormonal Connection
8. Dr. Keri Chiappino, DC, DACNB, New Life Chiropractic, Smithtown, NY
   Spinning, Stimming, and Swaying: Understanding the Neurological Mechanism Behind These Behaviors and Developing Strategies to Overcome Them Through Fuel and Activation
9. Dr. Lenny Caltabiano, Psy.D., Kidz Therapy Services, LLC, Garden City, NY
   An Integrative Approach to Addressing IEP Goals: Home & School Strategies
10. Dr. Michael A. Gruttadauria, DC, DACAN, Long Island Spectrum Center, Plainview, NY
    Drive Brain Development: Closing the GAP Between Your Child’s Chronological Age and Their Developmental Age
11. Edward Nitkewicz, Nitkewicz & McMahon, LLP Commack, NY
    How to Effectively Work with your School District to Obtain Special Education Services for your Child.
12. Dr. Sidney Baker, MD Practicing Physician & Co-Founder of DAN, Sag Harbor, NY, http://www.Autism360.org
    How to Know What to do Next?
13. Stephen M. Shore, Ruth S. Ammon School & Adelphi University, Williston Park, NY, www.AutismAsperger.net
    Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View for Success
14. Louise Kuo Habakus, MA, HHP, Life Health Choices, New Jersey
15. Dr. Andrea Libutti, MD, Spectrum Healing Center, Westhampton Beach, NY
16. Scott Shoemaker Hilliard, OH
    Recovery from Autism- A Father’s Story
17. Holly Bortfeld Gettysburg, PA, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
    Everything on a Budget
18. Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, MD and Dr. Alan Sherr, DC, Northport Wellness Center, Northport, NY
    Regaining Health and Vitality for Families and Children on the Autistic Spectrum
19. Rev. Lisa Sykes The United Methodist Church & CoMeD, Inc.
    Richmond, VA www.mercury-freedrugs.org www.sacredsparkbook.com
    Sacred Spark: Lighting the Fire of Reform to End Mercurial Medicine.
20. Dr. Donna M. Conk, Ed D, B.C.S.E. Rosemary Kennedy School, Nassau BOCES. Huntington, NY
    Preparing Young Adults & Adolescents for Post-Secondary Outcomes.

More details to come, including breakout schedule. Schedule & Speakers subject to change without notice.