M.I.N.D. Institute Autism lectures (Sacramento area)

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U.C. ' MIND Institute will begin a series of lectures, free to

the public, on their autism research. It sounds verry worthwhile for

anyone living near Sacramento. Info copied from website:

The MINDS Behind The M.I.N.D.

Various M.I.N.D. Institute research initiatives will be featured at

each of these community lectures - launched by the institute so

faculty can hear community perspectives on their work. Researcher will

share details of their studies, including the likely outcomes and how

they are helping find answers to neurodevelopmental disorders. The

first three lectures focus on autism. Upcoming sessions will address

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fragile X syndrome, Tourette

syndrome and more. For more information call (916) 703-0280. Click

here for the series brochure.

* Lectures are FREE and open to the public.

* Only street parking is free. $2 permits available at kiosk

for the lot next to the M.I.N.D. Institute.

* Time: 6 †" 7:30 p.m.

* Location: M.I.N.D. Institute Auditorium, 2825 50th Street,

Sacramento, CA 95817

January 18, 2007

New Developments in Early Identification and Intervention

Identifying developmental disorders in children at the early stages of

development is crucial. Applying a treatment plan during the early

years of development will increase the chance for positive outcomes as

the child continues to grow. Discover the newest breakthroughs in

early identification and intervention strategies.

April 19, 2007

Integrative Medicine: Considering Biomedical Treatments

Parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism,

often need to consider a bewildering array of possible biomedical

treatments for their child. Learn about the benefits that nutrition

and medication coupled with conventional medicine can offer to treat a

child with these disorders. In addition, you will learn about

innovative biomedical techniques being researched at the M.I.N.D.

Institute.

July 19, 2007

Uncovering the Mysteries of Autism

Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that it affects those

diagnosed with it in a wide variety of ways. By identifying the

variations on the autism spectrum, better treatment and diagnostic

practices will emerge. Discover what the Autism Phenome Project is

doing to help define the various types of autism, which will

ultimately lead to better understanding of causes, treatments and

preventions.

for more info visit:

http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/