Treating Autism Edinburgh UK Conference

[Guest guest]

Brilliant work Lorene - looking forward too meeting you there

Mandi in Dorset

[Guest guest]

I would like to notify the list of our coming conference Treating

Autism, to be held in Edinburgh UK 15th of October 2005. I include below

the speakers and description of the event and venue. Please share with

any other list of parents that could benefit from this event.

Best regards

Dr. Lorene Amet

/ Edinburgh

Treating Autism Conference and Practitioner Day_*

Edinburgh 14th -15th October 2005_**_

Autism, often regarded as a lifelong disabling condition with childhood

onset, is now regarded as a disorder amenable to treatment. The Defeat

Autism Now! (DAN) movement, originating in the USA over the last decade,

has vocally advocated biomedical therapies for autism and autism

spectrum disorders.

Given the evidence for a rise in prevalence, one is led to suspect an

environmental contribution, though whether it is through pollution,

infection, diet, or other lifestyle factors is not known. Irrespective

of the cause, there is an incentive for full biomedical evaluation of

affected children and for treatment implementation.

*Action Against Autism *and the newly formed subgroup *ART* (Autism

Research Treatment) in association with *Pathway Charitable Trust* and

*Ariane (France)* is bringing the medical expertise of Treating Autism,

developed in the USA to the UK with a conference at the Royal College of

Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, on the 15^th of October 2005.

The Conference will be preceeded by a workshop for practitioners (14^th

October 2005), RCPE.

*Key notes speakers* include Jacquelyn McCandless, M.D., Anju Usman M.D.

Jim Neubrander, M.D. Professor Boyd Haley, Ph.D., Corinne Skourpka, M.D.

Nataf, M.D., Ph.D.

*Topics:** **Biomedical testing for children with autism*, *Nutritional

strategies for improving health and cognitive function of the autistic

child*, *Neuro-toxic effects of and successful treatments for elevated

mercury and other heavy metals*, *Methylation pathways in autism;

perspective and treatment*.

**Jacquelyn McCandless, M.D*.** *author of Children with Starving

Brains- A medical treatment guide for autism spectrum disorder. Dr

McCandless* *received her Doctorate in Medicine at the University of

Illinois College of Medicine and is certified as a Diplomat of the

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In 1996 her granddaughter

was diagnosed with autism. This life-changing event lead to Dr.

McCandless working in the field of biomedical aspects of developmentally

delayed children. She now utilises the knowledge gained searching for

treatments for her grandchild to help others with ASD.

**Anju Usman, M.D*.* is the Director of the True Health Medical Centre,

Naperville, IL, USA. She is a specialist in treatment of biomedical

imbalances in those with ADD and autism and is involved in research

documenting the efficacy of nutrient therapy in patients on the autistic

spectrum

** Neubrander, M.D*. * Neubrander, M.D. graduated from Loma

University in 1975, trained as a pathologist at the University of

South Florida, became board certified in Environmental Medicine, and

received additional training in diagnosing and treating heavy metal

disorders. He began working with children on the autistic spectrum in

1992. Since 1999 his practice consists almost exclusively of children on

the autistic spectrum and children with other neuro-developmental

delays. He uses numerous biomedical approaches but specializes in the

use of subcutaneous injectable methylcobalamin.

**Professor Boyd Haley, Ph.D*. *is the Professor and Chair of the

Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, USA. He has over 35

years combined research experience in the study of protein biochemistry,

heavy metal neurotoxicology and neurodegenerative diseases.

Businessman *Bill Welsh* began campaigning for autistic children in

1998, after his grandson, Luke, was diagnosed autistic. He has written

many articles on the 'autism enigma', appeared frequently on TV and

radio, and has spoken to autism support groups throughout the UK and

Ireland. He is the founding chairman of the charity Action Against Autism.

*Corinne Skorupka M.D* is President of the French charity Ariane and a

DAN! practitioner. She has, over the last few years, treated over 1000

children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in France. Dr Skorupka will

report on her findings with regards to heavy metal toxicity and

nutritional strategies for improving health and cognitive function in

autism.

** Nataf, M.D. Ph.D*.* is the Director of Philippe Auguste

Laboratory, Paris and offers a comprehensive range of biomedical testing

for children and adults affected with autism. Dr Nataf is at the

forefront of testing for heavy metal toxicity in Europe.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lorene,

Any ideas about how and where we can book places on the conference?

With best wishes

Treating Autism Edinburgh UK Conference

I would like to notify the list of our coming conference Treating Autism, to be held in Edinburgh UK 15th of October 2005. I include below the speakers and description of the event and venue. Please share with any other list of parents that could benefit from this event.Best regardsDr. Lorene Amet/ EdinburghTreating Autism Conference and Practitioner Day_*Edinburgh 14th -15th October 2005_**_Autism, often regarded as a lifelong disabling condition with childhood onset, is now regarded as a disorder amenable to treatment. The Defeat Autism Now! (DAN) movement, originating in the USA over the last decade, has vocally advocated biomedical therapies for autism and autism spectrum disorders.Given the evidence for a rise in prevalence, one is led to suspect an environmental contribution, though whether it is through pollution, infection, diet, or other lifestyle factors is not known. Irrespective of the cause, there is an incentive for full biomedical evaluation of affected children and for treatment implementation.*Action Against Autism *and the newly formed subgroup *ART* (Autism Research Treatment) in association with *Pathway Charitable Trust* and *Ariane (France)* is bringing the medical expertise of Treating Autism, developed in the USA to the UK with a conference at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, on the 15^th of October 2005.The Conference will be preceeded by a workshop for practitioners (14^th October 2005), RCPE.*Key notes speakers* include Jacquelyn McCandless, M.D., Anju Usman M.D. Jim Neubrander, M.D. Professor Boyd Haley, Ph.D., Corinne Skourpka, M.D. Nataf, M.D., Ph.D.*Topics:** **Biomedical testing for children with autism*, *Nutritional strategies for improving health and cognitive function of the autistic child*, *Neuro-toxic effects of and successful treatments for elevated mercury and other heavy metals*, *Methylation pathways in autism; perspective and treatment*.**Jacquelyn McCandless, M.D*.** *author of Children with Starving Brains- A medical treatment guide for autism spectrum disorder. Dr McCandless* *received her Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and is certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In 1996 her granddaughter was diagnosed with autism. This life-changing event lead to Dr. McCandless working in the field of biomedical aspects of developmentally delayed children. She now utilises the knowledge gained searching for treatments for her grandchild to help others with ASD.**Anju Usman, M.D*.* is the Director of the True Health Medical Centre, Naperville, IL, USA. She is a specialist in treatment of biomedical imbalances in those with ADD and autism and is involved in research documenting the efficacy of nutrient therapy in patients on the autistic spectrum** Neubrander, M.D*. * Neubrander, M.D. graduated from Loma University in 1975, trained as a pathologist at the University of South Florida, became board certified in Environmental Medicine, and received additional training in diagnosing and treating heavy metal disorders. He began working with children on the autistic spectrum in 1992. Since 1999 his practice consists almost exclusively of children on the autistic spectrum and children with other neuro-developmental delays. He uses numerous biomedical approaches but specializes in the use of subcutaneous injectable methylcobalamin.**Professor Boyd Haley, Ph.D*. *is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, USA. He has over 35 years combined research experience in the study of protein biochemistry, heavy metal neurotoxicology and neurodegenerative diseases.Businessman *Bill Welsh* began campaigning for autistic children in 1998, after his grandson, Luke, was diagnosed autistic. He has written many articles on the 'autism enigma', appeared frequently on TV and radio, and has spoken to autism support groups throughout the UK and Ireland. He is the founding chairman of the charity Action Against Autism.*Corinne Skorupka M.D* is President of the French charity Ariane and a DAN! practitioner. She has, over the last few years, treated over 1000 children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in France. Dr Skorupka will report on her findings with regards to heavy metal toxicity and nutritional strategies for improving health and cognitive function in autism.** Nataf, M.D. Ph.D*.* is the Director of Philippe Auguste Laboratory, Paris and offers a comprehensive range of biomedical testing for children and adults affected with autism. Dr Nataf is at the forefront of testing for heavy metal toxicity in Europe.