- TACA of Washington Meeting - September 6, 2008
- Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference - October 9-10, 2008
- TACA of Washington Meeting -October 18, 2008
- TACA of Washington Meeting - November 15, 2008
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TACA of Washington Meeting - September 6, 2008
Title TACA of Washington Meeting - September 6, 2008 Location Building E Auditorium, South Campus, Bates Technical College, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA Driving Directions Date September 6, 2008 Time 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Description John Green M.D. Using a Defeat Autism Now! Approach
John Green is a frequent presenter at the Autism Research Institute’s Defeat Autism Now! Conferences and Think Tanks. In late 2006, Dr. Green presented an in-depth look at the many toxins found in the environment and how a build-up of these in a body could be a primary factor in the pathogenesis of autism in children at the Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute’s Environmental Toxicology Conference. Dr. Green treats individuals living with autism at his practice in Oregon City, Oregon.
Website www.tacanow.org/washington Fee FREE
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Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference - October 9-10, 2008
Title Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference - October 9-10, 2008 Location 1225 North Wenatchee Avenue, WA 98801 Date Ocotber 9-10, 2008 Time 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Description The Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference is a conference for parents, school personnel and other professionals working with children and individuals within the autism spectrum. The conference is sponsored by many local providers and has been coordinated by the Division of Developmental Disabilities for the past several years. This conference provides numerous opportunities for parents and professionals to acquire new ideas and fresh ways of working collaboratively to meet the needs of children and individuals with Autism. The Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference focuses on providing information to parents and professionals based on existing research and best practice in instructional strategies from across the nation. The most important benefit of attending the Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference is the networking opportunity it provides to parents, students and professionals. For more information and advanced registration for this wonderful 2 day event, please contact us at 509-888-2377, by email at tcardwell@co.douglas.wa.us or on the website to find the link to the Autism Conference brochure and complete conference details.
Website www.pediatrictherapycenter.org Fee Please see brochure for pricing information
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TACA of Washington Meeting -October 18, 2008
Title TACA of Washington Meeting -October 18, 2008 Location Building E Auditorium, South Campus, Bates Technical College, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA Driving Directions Date October 18, 2008 Time 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Description Dr. Amy Derksen Clinical Indicators & Supplementation Options for Yeast, Viruses, Parasites & Bacteria
Dr. Amy Derksen graduated from Western Washington University with a BS in Biochemistry and earned her Doctorates of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2003. She has since completed a two year apprenticeship with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD PhD, where she developed her skills in neural therapy, as well as gained extensive training in heavy metal detox and treatment of Lyme disease and neurological disorders, including autism.
Website www.tacanow.org/washington Fee FREE
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TACA of Washington Meeting - November 15, 2008
Title TACA of Washington Meeting - November 15, 2008 Location Building E Auditorium, South Campus, Bates Technical College, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA Driving Directions Date November 15, 2008 Time 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Description Penny Zindt Positive Behavioral Strategies and Teaching Nonverbal Children to Read
Penny Zindt is a counselor contracted through the Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities providing behavioral support strategies for families. She will provide tips for guiding ASD children in a positive manner to address challenging behaviors and share her special reading program for teaching individuals with and without verbal communication skills.
When Penny Zindt's son Alex was 6 years old he had very little understandable speech, was unable to follow a 2-step direction, had many self stimulatory and avoidance behaviors and was unable to read or write.
Deteremined to help their son, the Zindts traveled to The Institutes For Achievement in Human Potential in Pennsylvania and began a six-year, home-based program of therapy and schooling with Alex that included a demanding physical program, sensory therapy, behavior modification and
schooling.Today, Alex at age 29 works and has his own apartment with his support staff. He has a girlfriend and loves to go to dances, bowling and golfing lessons! He also enjoys writing stories.
Website www.tacanow.org/washington Fee FREE
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