Seminars
Elizabeth provides a 1-day seminar, "Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder," (schedule below) which is designed to provide the most current scientific-based information on nutritional interventions for the treatment of Autism. Topics covered include Vitamin/Mineral supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B6, other nutrients, GFCF Diet, Elimination/Challenge Diet, GI disorders, feeding problems and IFSP & IEP nutrition goals/objectives.
Elizabeth also presents another 1-day seminar, "Nutrition Therapy for Children with Special Health Care Needs", (schedule below) which focuses on nutritional interventions for the common nutrition problems (feeding problems, GI disorders, overweight, underweight, drug/nutrient interactions, nutrient deficiencies, etc...) in children with a variety of disabilities (cerebral palsy, down syndrome, prader-willi, myelomeningocele, cleft lip/palate, etc...).
Both seminars are designed for all professionals working with children with autism and special health care needs such as Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Early Intervention Specialist, Dietitians, Nurses, Teachers, etc....
For more detailed information on seminar content or to schedule a seminar in your area, contact Elizabeth at (830) 237-2886 or ASDpuzzle@aol.com. Current Seminar Schedule
What previous attendees have said about Elizabeth's seminar:
"Elizabeth is the ultimate presenter - knowledgeable, articulate and personable. Her personal stories about her son bring the "mom" perspective to the forefront." Speech and Language Pathologist
"Elizabeth has a tremendous ability to communicate volumes of information that is technical in an understandable way." Parent Advocate
"She is really easy to listen to." Educator
"Such a nice training. I learned more here from Elizabeth than all other previous workshops I've attended. Thank you!" Parent
"What I liked best about this training was Elizabeth made the information practical to everyone in the room." Occupational Therapist
"I liked that Elizabeth could relate real life clinical experience into the presentation." Registered Dietitian
"Elizabeth is a very good speaker. Very personable!" Parent Advocate
"Elizabeth is sooooo knowledgeable and makes information useable to us." Parent
"I liked the way Elizabeth weaved stories of her son and her patients into the presentation." Speech Language Pathologist
"I would definitely recommend this workshop to others!" Special Education Teacher
"WOW!" Dietetic Student
Seminars Scheduled in 2008
Last updated June 18, 2008
January 18: San Antonio, Texas
Title: Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism
Time: 1/2 day Seminar (8:00am - 12:00pm)
Sponsor: East Central Independent School District
April 11: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Title: Nutrition Therapies for Children with Autism - Part 1 & Part 2
Time: 2 sessions (10:00am - 11:15am & 12:45pm - 2:00pm)
Conference: Governor's Conference on Developmental Disabilities
Sponsor: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
May 17:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Title: Nutrition...a piece of the Autism Puzzle
Time: 1-day Seminar (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Sponsor: Oklahoma Autism Network
August 1:
Little Rock, Arkansas
Title: Nutrition...a piece of the Autism Puzzle
Time: 1 hour Session (12:45pm - 1:45pm)
Conference: Special Needs in the Early Years Conference
Sponsor: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine
Title: Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism and Related Disorders
Time: 1-day Seminar (8:00am - 3:30pm)
Sponsor: Cross Country Education
Dates & Locations
January 14: Columbus, Ohio
January 15: Cincinnati, Ohio
January 16: Indianapolis, Indiana
July 21: Madison, Wisconsin
July 22: Appleton, Wisconsin
July 23: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 25: Schaumburg, Illinois
August 26: Bloomington, Illinois
August 27: Chicago, Illinois
September 22: Location to be announced
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November 19: Location to be announced
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December 10: Location to be announced
For additional information regarding Elizabeth's upcoming seminars or to obtain a seminar brochure, please email Elizabeth at ASDpuzzle@aol.com
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
CEUs are available to professionals. If you have questions regarding continuing education credit, please email Elizabeth at ASDpuzzle@aol.com