Seminar Series at Medical University of Ohio

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Information on an upcoming seminar series at Medical University of Ohio in the NW part of the state. FYI - Please share.

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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The MUO Department of Psychiatry, in cooperation with NAMI of Greater Toledo,presents a series of lectures:

Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents:Medication and Non-Medication Treatments

May 17

Medication Options• Benefits and Limitations of Medication Treatment• Off Label use of Medication in Child PsychiatrySpeaker: B. Carroll, M.D.

June 14The Impact of Mental Illness on the Family• Identification of Healthy Coping Styles for Family Members• Non-Medication Treatment Choices: Conventional Treatments (Behavior, Family Therapies),Non-Traditional Treatments• Treatment Team Approach and RolesSpeakers: B. Carroll, M.D. and a panel of parents

July 19Alternative Treatments for Children and Adolescents (Part 1)• Nutrition, Diet, and Biomedical Issues for Children with Autism Spectrum DisordersSpeaker: Walters, R.D., L.D.• Nutrition, Diet, and Biomedical Issues for Children with Mental Illness and NeurobiologicalDisordersSpeaker: B. Carroll, M.D.

August 16The Role of the Educator and the Schools on the Treatment Team• Educators, Parents, and Mental Health Professionals Working TogetherSpeaker: Zake, Ph.D.

September 20Alternative Treatments for Children and Adolescents (Part 2)• Coordinating Medication, Conventional and Non-Traditional Treatment ApproachesSpeaker: B. Carroll, M.D.• Heavy Metal Toxicity and Chelation Therapy• Molecular Magnetic Energizing TechniquesSpeaker: , M.D.• Homeopathic Approaches to ADD and Mental IllnessSpeaker: Kathleen Slonager, R.N.• Social StoriesSpeaker: B. Carroll M.D.

Audience: Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, Educators, Parents/Children

Location: MUO Campus – Health Education Building – Room 105

All workshops will be held from 7 – 9 p.m.

There will be no charge for attending these presentations.To register or to request more information, call 419.243.1119.