Strategic Approach to Biomedical Intervention in Treating Children on the Autism Spectrum
Nancy Guberti
Biomedical research suggests that food and supplements affect a child with sensory issues, learning disabilities, attention issues, social withdrawal, eye-contact avoidance and perseverative behaviors. Most conventional doctors do not offer biomedical interventions leaving parents and caregivers to learn on their own, Listen and learn how to create a biomedical strategy as it relates to the […]
Parenting Older Adolescents with ASD: How to Balance Support While Letting Go
Lisa Lieberman
Lisa will discuss specific issues involved in parenting older teens with ASD, and explore a necessary balance required between supporting, protecting and letting go appropriately.
Relationships and Sexuality for People with Autism: Reaching a Greater Understanding
Stephen Shore
An often misunderstood and confusing topic, sexuality of people on the autism spectrum is part of the natural developmental process of transition through puberty into adulthood.
DIR/Floortime: Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Developmental Problems
Dr. Gil Tippy
Dr. Tippy is the clinical director of the Rebecca School in NYC, which is the only exclusively DIR school in NY for the autistic, ages 5-21. He has worked extensively with the creator of DIR/Floortime Dr. Stanley Greenspan in developing the school, and has co-written a book with the late Dr Greenspan titled “Respecting Autism”; […]
iPads and Autism: A Tool For Success
Mark Mautone M.A.
This presentation will provide a comprehensive insight into how to use an iPad with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism and Seizures-Silently Seizing: Common, Unrecognized, and Frequently Missed Seizures, and Their Potentially Damaging Impact on Individuals
Patricia Polchowsk
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction- Why Sensory Gyms are Vital In Treating SID and ASD
Anna Keenaghan
Anna will discuss how sensory gyms are designed to alleviate symptoms of sensory processing disorder by providing the vestibular and proprioceptive input necessary for children with ASD and SPD to regulate themselves. These types of activities allow the child to begin to self-regulate, allowing them to attend and learn, develop meaningful relationships, and experience life […]
Myths Vs. Reality: What diet for autism really is and how to manage the change
Stephani McGirr
Learn the essential dietary changes to make for nutritional intervention in autism, why it’s important and how to simplify it all to fit your family’s needs. Discover practical strategies to make the transition easier and get results quicker.
Is there a reason for seemingly purposeless behavior? HANDLE says Yes
Elizabeth Frishkoff
Many children and adults on the autism spectrum have repetitive , specific behaviors including hand-flapping, rocking back and forth, jumping, and switching the lights on and off. These behaviors have often been termed “slimming” (suggesting that their purpose is to self-stimulate), considered disruptive and disturbing, and responded to as such. HANDLE recognizes that these behaviors […]
Strategies for Living and Bullying by Kim Stagliano
