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Kartzinel, Herbert, Blaylock, Mukhopadhyay and Other Autism Experts Join Keynote Speaker Wakefield at The 2009 National Autism Conference

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In November, the world’s most renowned autism experts will convene at the National Autism Conference (NAC) in Florida to cover everything from cutting-edge research to dietary interventions, therapies, children’s rights, and marital coaching.

The speaker lineup is set to include Dr.. Martha Herbert, Dr. Swedo, Dr. Jeff Bradstreet, Dr. Blaylock, Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, writer Kirby, and longtime advocate Barbara Loe Fisher. Dr. Wakefield will deliver the keynote address.

The conference lineup also features a lecture by Soma Mukhopadhyay, developer of the Rapid Prompting Method technique of teaching individuals with autism. Soma, also known as Tito’s Mom, has garnered the attention of the international media with the success of her unique and effective teachingmethods. Her story will be also be featured in the upcoming documentary The Sunshine Boy, narrated by Kate Winslet.

The issue of restraint and seclusion in public schools will also be covered at this year’s conference. Parents and teachers are invited to join in learningthe latest in de-escalation methods and what can be done to prevent harmful restraint and seclusion practices. The topic of IEP’s will also be covered ina separate full-day Special Ed Law workshop that will be made available to the public as a separate event, an NAC first.

A new feature this year is the discounted companion pass. Attendees can bring their spouse, therapists, friends, co-workers or family members to theconference for a special rate of $125..

Sponsored by OxyHealth, LLC, the leading manufacturer in the personal hyperbaric industry, the NAC spans four days and will be held at the HyattRegency in Weston, Florida from November 12th through the 15th. A tropical resort setting, the Hyatt Regency is an environmentally friendly hotel thatallows attendees well-earned time for relaxation.

The conference will also offer special events, such as a free screening of ‘Autism: Made In the USA’ with the film’s producer Null and the annualLife’s a Beach dinner party featuring a special performance by Sam Debold – a wonderfully talented young musician who has recovered from autism. Free food items and beverages will be available throughout the conference to help makethis an affordable event for families.

For a full list of speakers or to register, please visithttp://www.nationalautismconference.org.

For more information about Oxyhealth, LLC, please visit http://www.oxyhealth.com.

SOURCE National Autism Association

Published Sep. 1, 2009