Charlotte, NC Autism Conference 2/26/05

[Guest guest]

Maximizing Children's Potential

Treating Autism, PDD and AD(H)D

How Integrative Medicine Can Make a Difference

Saturday, February 26, 2005

Charlotte Convention Center

Charlotte, North Carolina

Get a comprehensive and up-to-date look at the most effective

therapies for

the treatment of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and AD

(H)D

as presented by physicians, top researchers and parents.

Sponsored by:

The Great Plains Laboratory

New Beginnings Nutritionals

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 26, 2005

The Charlotte Convention Center

Room 207 (A,B,C,D)

*Schedule is subject to change at any time*

8:00am - 9:00am Registration and Exhibits

9:00am - 10:15am " The Importance of Biological Interventions in

Autism "

Shaw, PhD, Director of The Great Plains Laboratory

10:15am - 10:30am Break and Exhibits

10:30am - 11:45am " A Mother's Success Story: How I was Able to Make a

Difference in my Son's Life "

Lori Knowles, Mother of an autistic child

11:45am - 1:15pm Lunch and Exhibits

1:15pm - 2:30pm " The Role of Supplements in Healing Your Child "

Shaw, PhD, Director of The Great Plains Laboratory

2:30pm - 3:00pm Break and Exhibits

3:00pm - 4:30pm " Chelating Heavy Metals with DMPS "

Rashid Buttar, DO

4:30pm - 4:45pm Break and Exhibits

4:45pm - 6:00pm " Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback "

Myra Preston, PhD

LOCATION

Charlotte Convention Center

501 South College St.

Charlotte, NC 28202

Please go to www.charlotteconventionctr.com for more information on

nearby

hotels, directions to the convention center and parking maps.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Shaw received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Human

Physiology from

the Medical University of South Carolina. He is Board Certified in the

fields of Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology by the American Board of

Clinical Chemistry. He worked with the Center for Disease Control

(CDC) and

Kline Laboratories in Atlanta. He supervised the following

departments

while employed by the Center for Disease Control: Endocrinology,

Nutritional

Biochemistry, Toxicology and Immunology. He was Director of Clinical

Chemistry, Endocrinology and Toxicology at Children's Mercy Hospital

(teaching hospital of the University of Missouri at Kansas City

School of

Medicine). Dr. Shaw is now the Director of The Great Plains

Laboratory for

Health, Nutrition and Metabolism in Lenexa, Kansas specializing in

urine

metabolic testing for autism spectrum disorders. He is author

of " Biological

Treatments for Autism and PDD " and is a frequent speaker at autism

conferences worldwide. He is the stepfather of a child with autism

and has

helped thousands of parents and physicians successfully contribute to

improving the lives of autistic children.

Lori Knowles is a mother of four children, with her youngest son

receiving a

diagnosis of autism at the age of 2.5 years. After her early

intervention

speech therapist gave her a copy of Dr. Shaw's " Biological Treatments

for

Autism and PDD " , she began aggressively seeking all possible

interventions

that could help her child.

After extensive research and personal experience, Lori has become very

knowledgeable about the role that different therapies had in helping

her son

make the most significant progress. Lori currently works at the Great

Plains

Laboratory where she is an advocate for parents seeking to improve

their

children's lives. In addition, she has been a speaker at national and

international autism conferences and is the director of the parent

autism

support group called SPIN (Spectrum Support Intervention Network).

She will

share her journey from her son's birth, to diagnosis to the present

day and

his essential recovery for the purpose of educating and inspiring

others to

have hope and make a difference.

Rashid A. Buttar, D.O., is a graduate of the University of Osteopathic

Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Surgery. He

trained

in General Surgery and Emergency Medicine and served as Brigade

Surgeon and

Director of Emergency Medicine while serving in the U.S. Army. Dr.

Buttar

is board certified in Clinical Metal Toxicology, Preventive Medicine,

is

board eligible in Emergency Medicine and has achieved fellowship

status in

three separate medical organizations. He is the medical director of

Center

for Advanced MedicineÔ in Charlotte, NC, a clinic specializing in

treating

patients with cancer and heart disease refractory to conventional

medical

treatments and also serves as Director of Clinical Research and

Development

for V-SAB Medical Labs where he is extensively involved in polypeptide

research and development of innovative drug delivery mechanisms. Dr.

Buttar

has lectured world-wide to physicians, been featured on TV and radio,

and

has even testified in front of the US Congressional Sub-Committee on

Human

Rights and Wellness. In an attempt to treat his son for heavy metal

toxicity, Dr. Buttar re-formulated the chelating agent DMPS to be used

transdermally and currently uses it for children with autism and

similar

disorders in his private practice.

Myra Preston, PhD, a Board Certified Diplomate in Neuropathy,

Neurotherapist, cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Biofeedback

Therapist has

been in private practice in Charlotte, N.C. since 1985. In 1990, Dr.

Preston founded Siber Imaging, a multi-disciplinary neurophysiology

practice

treating patients with neurological disorders including AD(H)D,

sleeping

disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many others. Autism is one

of the

many disorders which have been established as a neurobehavioral

disorder.

These terms recognize the fact that these once " mysterious disorders "

are

driven by and originate in the central nervous system. Identifying the

disruption in the brain physiology of each individual child allows

the

opportunity to plan and carry through with proper treatment

interventions.

Neurofeedback treatment provides organization of the Autistic child's

brain

which has resulted in the calming of behavior, the acquisition of

language,

the ability to participate in a learning environment and the

reduction of

stress on the child's family by allowing the child to interact with

the

family in a more positive way.

POST-CONFERENCE OUTREACH CLINIC

For Children with Autism, PDD, and AD(H)D 7

820 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 106

February 27, 2005

Charlotte, NC 28277

The Great Plains Laboratory is pleased to announce an Outreach Clinic

specializing in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, allergies,

AD(H)D and behavioral abnormalities. Two, well-trained DAN! physicians

specializing in the biological treatments for autism and related

disorders,

will be seeing patients on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

The Great

Plains Laboratory will provide a highly skilled phlebotomist, who

will be on

site as a convenience for any patients requiring blood draws.

What you can expect from The Great Plains Laboratory Outreach Clinic:

· A multi-faceted, whole-body approach integrating conventional and

holistic

medicine

· Review all signs & symptoms, no matter how 'seemingly' unrelated

· Extensive intake form to obtain a detailed and accurate clinical

picture

· Extensive metabolic testing - utilizing blood, urine, stool, and

hair

· Case review from two distinct branches of medicine (naturopathic

medicine

and biochemistry)

· Design and implement a comprehensive and individualized treatment

plan

based on each

individual's clinical and metabolic presentation

· On-going support provided via phone consultations

Our Goal is to Assess and Treat:

· Underlying nutritional deficiencies and oxidative stress

· Yeast and bacterial imbalances

· Food allergies and sensitivities

· Immune and endocrine abnormalities

· Heavy metal toxicity

· Auto-immunity issues

· Impaired detoxification system

Dr. West, D.O. is a board certified Family Practitioner. She

is an

Osteopathic physician specializing in natural and complementary

medicine.

She has a special interest in working with children who have been

diagnosed

with Autism, AD(H)D, and behavioral disorders. Dr. West has spent

one year

working in her private practice of holistic medicine and traditional

osteopathy. Her private practice is located in Beverly Hills, CA. She

continues to pursue her research interest in the field of Autism and

AD(H)D.

Dr. West has a comprehensive approach and is dedicated to helping

children

reach their full potential.

Dr. Nicola McFadzean, NMD received her Bachelor in Health Sciences

(Naturopathy) from the University of New England in Australia and her

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle,

Washington.

As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. McFadzean's training and

practice has

been focused on natural healing and integrative medicine. For the

past year

and a half she has been in private practice in San Diego,

California. She

currently works with Dr. Kurt Woeller at BioHealth Centers in San

Diego, and

has been trained by him in the area of biomedical approaches to

autism. Dr.

McFadzean is committed to making a difference in the lives of

individuals

with autistic-spectrum and ADHD.

Many, but not all insurance companies will cover a portion of the

testing

offered by The Great Plains Laboratory (excluding HMO's). Blue Cross

Blue

Shield PPO is the ONLY insurance that can be billed directly by GPL;

for ALL

other insurance carriers, we will provide you with the appropriate

paperwork

for your submission. We suggest that you inquire with your BCBS

carrier

before assuming full coverage.

Space is limited so call today and schedule your appointment! Call

Wickens at (913) 341-8949 or swickens@.... Additional

information will

be sent to you upon making an appointment. Follow-up appointments

can be

handled by phone, or during a subsequent Outreach Clinic in the

Charlotte

area at additional costs.

REGISTRATION FORM

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Register Online at www.greatplainslaboratory.com

2. Register by Mail: Charlotte 2005 Conference

11813 W. 77th St.

Lenexa, Kansas 66214

3. Register by phone: (913) 341-8949 at The Great Plains Laboratory

4. Register by fax: (913) 268-5467 at The Great Plains Laboratory

CONFERENCE FEE: $129 (includes lunch, beverage service and all

speakers'handouts)

$_____Total *THE CONFERENCE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE*

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