Conference-Biomedical Treatment for ASD among Topics - 2/28/03 CW POST-LONG ISLAND

[Guest guest]

On 2/28/03 at the CW Post Campus in Brookville, Long Island a conference on

children's issues will be held.

Of particular interest is Alan Goldblatt, PAA, Office of Boris, M.D.,

DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) physician, who will be speaking on ³Autism,

Vaccines: The Risk of Mercury and Thimerosal²

Also, Darcy, Director & Chief Clinical Officer

THE AUTISM HELP CENTER will be speaking on

³School Based Intervention for Children with Special Needs²

Here a fuller descriptions of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Goldblatt's presentations as

well as the full conference program.

Bob Krakow

³Autism, Vaccines: The Role of Mercury and Thimerosal²

This workshop will look at the possible effects of Thimerosal on childhood

development and the controversy over the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines

and Autism.

Presenter: Allan Goldblatt, Physician Assistant in Allergy & Immunology,

Assoc. Professor Touro College

³School Based Intervention for Children with Special Needs²

This presentation will address the increased number of students with Autism

Spectrum Disorder in public schools. Academic, Social Development and

Behavior Management strategies will be discussed in detail.

Presenter: Mr. Darcy, Director & Chief Clinical Officer

THE AUTISM HELP CENTER

Long Island Parent Education Network & 21st Century Save Our Kids Task Force

In cooperation with C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

Presents the 9th Annual Conference:

Over-Tested, Over-programmed, Over-stressed: Are Our Kids Nearing Meltdown?

& The Epidemic Rise of Autism

Friday, February 28, 2003 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. C.W. Post Campus of Long

Island University Hillwood Commons

Co-sponsored by: Nassau County Superintendents¹ Association SCOPE Islip Town

NAACP

Conference Schedule

MORNING

8:00 Sign In

Continental breakfast

8:30 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

Roni Benson and Ginger Lieberman

Directors

LIPEN & 21st Century Task Force

8:45 Dr. Manheimer, Acting Dean

School of Education, C.W. Post Campus of LIU

8:55 Venditto

Supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay

9:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Presentation by Panel of School Professionals:

³ARE WE OVER-TESTING OUR STUDENTS?²

Dr. - Supt. Plainview., Dr. Arnold Dodge- Supt.East Rockaway,

Dr. Stuart Grossman-Direc. Special Services town, Dr. Marc

Summers-Psychologist Freeport, Steve Kriss-Elem. Principal Oceanside,

Viggiano-Valley Stream parent

10:00 GENERAL SESSION

³KIDS AND FAMILIES UNDER STRESS²

Eva Feindler, Ph.D

Professor of Psychology, C.W. Post campus of LIU

11:15 WORKSHOP SESSION 1

1A. ³Using Brain Research to Manage Stress More Effectively and to

Learn More Efficiently²

1B. ³Autism, Vaccines: The Risk of Mercury and Thimerosal²

1C. ³Why Kids Won¹t, Don¹t or Can¹t Learn²

12:15 WORKSHOP SESSION 2

2A. ³How to Enhance Relationship Quality When Working with Students with

Special Needs²

2B. ³From Surviving to Thriving: Health Tips for Everyone²

2C. ³School Based Intervention for Children with Special Needs²

1:15 LUNCH

2:00 CONFERENCE ENDS

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and LOCATIONS

SESSION 1. Workshops 11:15-12:00

1A. ³Using Brain Research to Manage Stress More Effectively and to

Learn More Efficiently²

Current research on how the brain works, allows us to maintain energy better

and create more effective learning environments. This workshop will provide

practical strategies to increase optimism and wellness.

Presenter: anne Driscoll, PH.D., Psychologist, Professor Touro College

1B. ³Autism, Vaccines: The Role of Mercury and Thimerosal²

This workshop will look at the possible effects of Thimerosal on childhood

development and the controversy over the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines

and Autism.

Presenter: Allan Goldblatt, Physician Assistant in Allergy & Immunology,

Assoc. Professor Touro College

1C. ³Why Kids Won¹t, Don¹t or Can¹t Learn²

As we look for reasons and solutions as to why kids are failing and dropping

out, maybe we are looking in the wrong places. Band-aids and ³magic bullets²

aren¹t going to do it.

Presenter: Arthur Cohen, B.A., M.A., Adjunct Professor Alfred University,

Director, Center for School and Personal Safety Research

SESSION 2. Workshops 12:10-1:00

2A. ³How to Enhance Relationship Quality When Working with Students

with Special Needs²

The focus of this workshop will be to discuss relationship quality as an

important variable that affects problem behavior. Learn why rapport is

important and how to establish a good rapport.

Presenter: Darlene Magito McLaughlin, PH.D., Clinical Psychologist,

co-founder of Positive Behavior Support Consulting

2B. ³From Surviving to Thriving: Health Tips for Everyone²

Chronic stress and overdrive are quickly becoming the norm. This workshop

will discuss the components of personal wellness and strategies for daily

stress management.

Presenter: nne Esolen, C.S.W., Health Education Consultant,

Coordinated School Health Center

2C. ³School Based Intervention for Children with Special Needs²

This presentation will address the increased number of students with Autism

Spectrum Disorder in public schools. Academic, Social Development and

Behavior Management strategies will be discussed in detail.

Presenter: Mr. Darcy, Director & Chief Clinical Officer

THE AUTISM HELP CENTER

We would like to thank the following organizations for providing financial

and other support for this conference.

· SCOPE

· Nassau Library System

· Nassau County High School Principals¹ Association

· Nassau County Middle Level Principals¹ Association

· Nassau County Superintendents¹ Association

· Cornell ative Extension of Suffolk County

· Nassau County Youth Board

· ASPIRE

· Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

Special Thanks:

The following individuals have provided their support and encouragement for

this conference:

· Senator Schumer

· Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton

· Ackerman , Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives

· Carolyn McCarthy, Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives

· Assemblyman Sidikman

· Judy s, Presiding Officer, Nassau County Legislature

· Tom DiNapoli, Assemblyman

· Venditto, Supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay

· Rita Langdon and Dana Weiss of Long Island University, C.W. Post

campus

21st Century Save Our Kids Task Force

· Roni Benson and Ginger Lieberman, Co-directors 21st Century Save Our

Kids Task Force, LIPEN

· Dr. Al Jordan, Associate Dean Stony Brook, co-director of PLR

· Det. Wes Daily, Jr., Suffolk County Police Dept., co-director PLR

· Tim Jahn, Suffolk Cornell ative Extension

· Ramona Battle, Nassau County Youth Board

· Barbara Pilatsky Silverberg, Nassau County Probation

· Helen Rock, Hebrew Academy Principal

· Zimmerman, Zimmerman/Edelson Public Relations

· Janice Boyd, Nassau County Problem Oriented Police Department

· Carol Symons, Educator

· Arthur Cohen, Target Consultants

· Ronelle Hershkowitz, Principal

· Duboff, Educator

· Dan , Human Rights Commission

· Lyons, Educator

· Lori Weinstein, SAFENET Parent Network

Thanks to all the committee members who contributed their time and energy to

the success of this conference.