Speaking Engagements
In addition to the 1-day seminar, “Nutrition and Feeding Interventions for Autism, Asperger's, and ADHD,” Elizabeth also is available to speak at your event.
Elizabeth has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences for organizations such as WIC, Early Childhood Intervention, Head Start, Department of Education, Autism Society of America – State Chapters, American Dietetic Association, State Dietetic Associations, Parent Advocacy Groups, and the International Nutritional Conference in Mexico.
Elizabeth is available for
- - Staff training
- - Conference speaker
- - Keynote speaker
- - ½ day or 1-day workshop
Whether your organization is interested in a one hour conference presentation, half-day staff training, or a full-day workshop, Elizabeth will work with you to design a presentation to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Examples of topics:
- Impact of nutrition on brain development and function
- How nutrition affects a child’s behavior, mood, and ability to learn and focus
- The connection between nutrition, autism, and the brain
- Inclusion of Nutrition in IEP Goals & Objectives and IFSP Outcomes & Objectives
- How Nutrition Therapy enhances a child’s response to Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy,
Physical Therapy, Special Education Services, ABA, and Behavioral Therapies - Vitamin & Mineral Supplements (how to select a supplement & get the child to take it)
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA)
- Gluten Free Casein Free Diet (GFCF)
- Special elimination diets (fact vs. fiction)
- Nutrients, herbs, and nutraceuticals commonly used by autistic children
- Identifying and treating food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances
- Rationale, theories, and science behind the common nutritional interventions
- The role of other professionals (OT, SLP, PT, EIS, Teachers, etc…) in nutritional interventions
- How gut problems contribute to behavior and feeding problems
- Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of GI disorders
- Reestablishing a healthy GI tract with nutritional interventions
- The difference between a “Picky Eater” and a “Problem Feeder”
- Factors that contribute to a child’s feeding problem
- Strategies to increase a child’s acceptance of new foods and expand his diet
- Role of the multi-disciplinary team approach to resolve feeding problems
What a previous attendee has said:
“What an amazing speaker! The course was full of information and Elizabeth was organized, efficient and interesting throughout. She had a pleasant and down-to-earth manner that made this course one of the best I have ever attended. Great knowledge of the subject and a wonderful delivery. Elizabeth kept my attention all through the day. Can’t wait to get home and find more information this speaker has published. I will recommend this speaker to everyone I know.”
K. Bufalari
Speech-Language Pathologist
Presentations Sponsored by State Dietetic Associations
Autism Spectrum Disorders & Dietetics - Professional Competencies
Sponsor: Massachusetts Dietetic Association Annual Conference & Exposition
Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 9:40am - 10:40am
Location: Norwood, Massachusetts
Autism Spectrum Disorders & Dietetics - Professional Competencies
Sponsor: Michigan Dietetic Association Annual Conference
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Bay City, Michigan
Speaking Engagements
Nutrition Therapy for Autism
Sponsor: Central Texas School Food Service Directors Association
Date: January 14, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: Friendship Community Care
Date: April 9, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
Autism and Feeding Problems
Sponsor: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Date: May 3, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Location: Teleconference Network of Texas
Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism (1-day Seminar)
Sponsor: Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, Nutrition Division
Dates: September 13 or 14, 2010
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Boston, MA
Contact Person: Julie Schaeffer
Email: Julie.Schaeffer@state.ma.us
Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (1½ hour session)
Sponsor: Morgan Autism Center; 9th Annual Autism Conference
Date: September 25, 2010
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact Person: Jennifer Sullivan
Email: jennifersullivan@morgancenter.org or Telephone: (408) 241-8161
Nutrition & Feeding Interventions for Autism and Related Disorders (1–day seminar)
Sponsor: Kansas City Pediatric Alliance (KCPA)
Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Contact Person: Steffaine Cowan
Email: scowan@hotmail.com
Autism … Nutrition Makes a Difference (1½ hour session)
Sponsor: Autism Society of Dallas
Date: October 9, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Dallas, TX
Contact Person: Pam Lane
Email: pamalane@msn.com or Telephone: (214) 208-0792
Nutrition & Feeding Interventions for Autism (1-day Seminar)
Sponsor: Pediatric Rehab Hospital
Date: October 16, 2010
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Person: Jennifer Benger
Email: JBG@the-institute.org or Telephone: (412) 420-2245
Nutrition & Feeding Interventions for Autism (2-day Seminar)
Sponsor: University of Arkansas Resource & Outreach Center
Date: October 18 and 19, 2010
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Little Rock, AR
Contact Person: Karan Burnette
Email: burnettechics2@sbcglobal.net
Greet and Meet the Registered Dietitian (1½ hour session)
Date: October 28, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Addison, TX
Contact Person: Elizabeth Strickland
Email: ASDpuzzle@aol.com
Autism … Nutrition Makes a Difference (2 hour session)
Sponsor: North Texas Chapter of the National Autism Association
Date: November 2, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Plano, TX
Contact Person: Judith Jolly
Email: judithjolly1@verizon.net
The Diet/Behavior Connection
Sponsor: Ohio Valley University
Date: November 4, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Date: November 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Vienna, WV
Contact: www.ovu.edu or Telephone Dr. Jim Bullock (304) 865-6116
Webinars
Autism and Feeding Problems
Sponsor: Medical Educational Services, Inc. (MEDS-PDN)
Date: December 8, 2010
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Website: www.meds-pdn.com
Telephone: (715) 836-9900
to discuss your event, contact Elizabeth at ASDpuzzle@aol.com.