“Biological factors in autism & related disorders: implications for therapy�

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“Biological factors in autism & related disorders: implications for therapyâ€

Friday 9th June 2006

Venue: Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

(next to Central Railway station)

View map of conference venue here.

Accommodation can be found here.

(Select ‘accommodation search’ from quicklist)

Cost: £40 per person (including buffet lunch & refreshments).

A one-day conference organised by the Autism Research Unit at the University of Sunderland, UK.

The aim of this conference is to provide parents and professionals with the most recent information on research investigating the role of biomedical issues and interventions associated with autism and related conditions. To register attendance for this conference, please return the booking form at the bottom of this page.

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Programme of speakers

Provisional Programme* (21/03/06)

* We reserve the right to make alterations to this programme at any time.

9.00-9.15am

Registration.

9.15-9.30am

Introduction.

Mr. Whiteley, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland, UK.

9.30-10.15am

The role of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of autism and related Disorders.

Dr. Madeleine Portwood, Durham Educational Psychology Service, Durham, UK

10.15-10.30am COFFEE BREAK

10.30-11.15am

Metabolic profiling as a tool in chronic disease.

Prof. Tim , Deputy Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Information Technology, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.

11.15-12.00pm

Sulphate metabolism abnormalities in autism.

Dr. Rosemary Waring, School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK.

12.00-1.15pm LUNCH

1.15-2.00pm

Gastro-intestinal issues and autism.

Prof. Federico Balzola, Department of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Italy.

2.00-2.45pm

Abnormal gut bacteria in autism and related disorders.

Prof. Hunter, Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrookes Hospital,

Cambridge, UK.

2.45-3.30pm

Irregularities in the immune system in ASDs.

Dr. Anne Cunningham, Sunderland Pharmacy School, University of Sunderland, UK.

3.30-4.15pm

The relevance of “allergy†in ASD: testing & treatment.

Prof. Carmelo Rizzo (MD), Natural srl., Rome, Italy.

4.15-4.45pm

Discussion with speakers and guests.

Mr. Shattock, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland, UK.

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Booking Form for ARU conference, Friday 9th June 2006.

I require __________ places for the conference “Biological factors in autism & related disorders†on Friday 9th June 2006.

Name(s):

Group / organisation (if applicable):

Contact address:

Telephone number: Fax number:

I enclose a cheque / postal order made payable to “The Autism Research Unit†for £ ______________ (pounds sterling).

Please do not send cash through the post.

Please note that full payment is required for ticket reservation and should be enclosed with this booking form. Failure to do so with result in non-reservation for attendance.

Please return all completed forms to:

Autism Research Unit, School of Health, Natural & Social Sciences, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, UK. Tel: 0191 510 8922 Fax: 0191 567 0420

http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/ARUConferenceDay.htm