The 5th Annual Long Island Autism Fair Announces 2010 Speakers
The Long Island Autism Fair is the largest comprehensive autism conference in the State of New York. Hundreds of parents and professionals will come together, for the 5th time, at Farmingdale State College on Sunday, April 18th, 2010. This unique event will include up to 100 national and local exhibitors, along with over 20 experts from six different states speaking on subjects such as medical treatments, education issues, sensory integration, advocacy and siblings.
Middle Island, NY, November 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The 5th Annual Long Island Autism Fair announces their speaker list for the next event on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at Farmingdale State College, which is near the border of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island.
Long Island has a population of approximately 3 million people, including thousands of families who have children with autism. The Long Island Autism Fair (LIAF) is the only comprehensive autism conference in the area and includes information from all sources and members of the autism community. The LIAF believes in putting everything "out on the table" and letting parents and professionals decide for themselves what will work best. As a result, this event is a "one-stop shop" for all things autism.
2010 Presenters:
1. Cassandra Weingarten, ATR-BC, LCAT Independent Practitioner and Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, East Islip, NY “Using Art Media to Promote Sensory Integration”
2. Dr. Jeffrey Becker, OD Director of Vision Services, NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania, Kingston, PA http://www.keystonensc.com "Seeing Is Believing: Sight, Vision and Autism"
3. Mary Coyle, D.I. Hom. Real Child Center, New York City http://www.realchildcenter.com Lisa Rudley, HHP Vitalize Health and Wellness, Inc. Briarcliff Manor, NY “Utilizing Homotoxicology as an Approach to Detoxifying Heavy Metals and Toxins for ASD.”
4. William J. Heslin, CLU, ChFC, MetLife, Melville, NY http://www.wheslin.metlife.com Gloria Wagner, CLTC, LUTC
“Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure”
5. Marsha Luftig, CSW The Other Kid, New York City & Syosset, NY
http://www.theotherkid.com “The Other Kid Parent Workshop - Siblings of Children with Special Needs. Understanding the Challenges/Emotions that Siblings Experience and Helping Them to Communicate and Cope.”
6. Helene Fallon Long Island Parent Center, Lindenhurst, NY
Marlene Rosenson Long Island Advocacy Center, Hauppauge, NY
http://www.LongIslandAdvocacyCenter.org “Transition, Self Determination & Self Advocacy”
7. Dr. Mark R. Geier, M.D., Ph.D., ABMG, FACE ASD Centers, LLC Silver Spring, MD
http://www.asdcenters.com
David A. Geier, B.A. The Institute of Chronic Illnesses, Inc. Silver Spring, MD http://www.iciautism.com “New Insights into the Underlying Biochemistry and Treatment of Autism: The Mercury-Hormonal Connection”
8. Dr. Keri Chiappino, DC, DACNB New Life Chiropractic, Smithtown, NY
http://www.newlifechiropractic.com "Spinning, Stimming, and Swaying: Understanding the Neurological Mechanism Behind These Behaviors and Developing Strategies to Overcome Them Through Fuel and Activation"
9. Dr. Lenny Caltabiano, Psy.D. Kidz Therapy Services, LLC, Garden City, NY
http://www.KidzTherapy.com “An Integrative Approach to Addressing IEP Goals: Home & School Strategies”
10. Dr. Michael A. Gruttadauria, DC, DACAN Long Island Spectrum Center, Plainview, NY http://www.LISpectrum.com “Drive Brain Development: Closing the GAP Between Your Child’s Chronological Age and Their Developmental Age”
11. Edward Nitkewicz Nitkewicz & McMahon, LLP Commack, NY http://www.nmlawllp.com “How to Effectively Work with your School District to Obtain Special Education Services for your Child.”
12. Dr. Sidney M. Baker, MD Practicing Physician, Co-Founder of Defeat Autism Now! & Founder of Autism360.org, Sag Harbor, NY http://www.Autism360.org “How to know what to do next?”
13. Stephen M. Shore Ruth S. Ammon School & Adelphi University,
Williston Park, NY http://www.AutismAsperger.net “Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View for Success”
14. Louise Kuo Habakus, MA, HHP Life Health Choices, New Jersey http://www.lifehealthchoices.com
15. Dr. Andrew Libutti, MD Spectrum Healing Center, Westhampton Beach, NY
http://www.SpectrumHealingCenter.com
16. Scott Shoemaker Hilliard, OH “Recovery from Autism- A Father’s Story”
17. Holly Bortfeld Gettysburg, PA Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
http://www.TacaNow.org “Everything on a Budget”
18. Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, MD http://www.drpalevsky.com
Dr. Alan Sherr, DC http://www.northportwellnesscenter.com
Northport Wellness Center, Northport, NY "Regaining Health and Vitality for Families and Children on the Autistic Spectrum"
19. Rev. Lisa Sykes The United Methodist Church & CoMeD, Inc. Richmond, VA
http://www.mercury-freedrugs.org http://www.sacredsparkbook.com
“Sacred Spark: Lighting the Fire of Reform to End Mercurial Medicine.”
20. Dr. Donna M. Conk, Ed D, B.C.S.E. Rosemary Kennedy School, Nassau BOCES. Huntington, NY “Preparing Young Adults & Adolescents for Post-Secondary Outcomes.”
For more information please visit: http://www.autismfair.com
Exhibitor spaces, program advertisements and sponsorships are also available.
Contact: Christine Zichittella Heeren- Director
631-205-5090 631-949-9997
christine@autismfair.com
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Long Island has a population of approximately 3 million people, including thousands of families who have children with autism. The Long Island Autism Fair (LIAF) is the only comprehensive autism conference in the area and includes information from all sources and members of the autism community. The LIAF believes in putting everything "out on the table" and letting parents and professionals decide for themselves what will work best. As a result, this event is a "one-stop shop" for all things autism.
2010 Presenters:
1. Cassandra Weingarten, ATR-BC, LCAT Independent Practitioner and Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, East Islip, NY “Using Art Media to Promote Sensory Integration”
2. Dr. Jeffrey Becker, OD Director of Vision Services, NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania, Kingston, PA http://www.keystonensc.com "Seeing Is Believing: Sight, Vision and Autism"
3. Mary Coyle, D.I. Hom. Real Child Center, New York City http://www.realchildcenter.com Lisa Rudley, HHP Vitalize Health and Wellness, Inc. Briarcliff Manor, NY “Utilizing Homotoxicology as an Approach to Detoxifying Heavy Metals and Toxins for ASD.”
4. William J. Heslin, CLU, ChFC, MetLife, Melville, NY http://www.wheslin.metlife.com Gloria Wagner, CLTC, LUTC
“Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure”
5. Marsha Luftig, CSW The Other Kid, New York City & Syosset, NY
http://www.theotherkid.com “The Other Kid Parent Workshop - Siblings of Children with Special Needs. Understanding the Challenges/Emotions that Siblings Experience and Helping Them to Communicate and Cope.”
6. Helene Fallon Long Island Parent Center, Lindenhurst, NY
Marlene Rosenson Long Island Advocacy Center, Hauppauge, NY
http://www.LongIslandAdvocacyCenter.org “Transition, Self Determination & Self Advocacy”
7. Dr. Mark R. Geier, M.D., Ph.D., ABMG, FACE ASD Centers, LLC Silver Spring, MD
http://www.asdcenters.com
David A. Geier, B.A. The Institute of Chronic Illnesses, Inc. Silver Spring, MD http://www.iciautism.com “New Insights into the Underlying Biochemistry and Treatment of Autism: The Mercury-Hormonal Connection”
8. Dr. Keri Chiappino, DC, DACNB New Life Chiropractic, Smithtown, NY
http://www.newlifechiropractic.com "Spinning, Stimming, and Swaying: Understanding the Neurological Mechanism Behind These Behaviors and Developing Strategies to Overcome Them Through Fuel and Activation"
9. Dr. Lenny Caltabiano, Psy.D. Kidz Therapy Services, LLC, Garden City, NY
http://www.KidzTherapy.com “An Integrative Approach to Addressing IEP Goals: Home & School Strategies”
10. Dr. Michael A. Gruttadauria, DC, DACAN Long Island Spectrum Center, Plainview, NY http://www.LISpectrum.com “Drive Brain Development: Closing the GAP Between Your Child’s Chronological Age and Their Developmental Age”
11. Edward Nitkewicz Nitkewicz & McMahon, LLP Commack, NY http://www.nmlawllp.com “How to Effectively Work with your School District to Obtain Special Education Services for your Child.”
12. Dr. Sidney M. Baker, MD Practicing Physician, Co-Founder of Defeat Autism Now! & Founder of Autism360.org, Sag Harbor, NY http://www.Autism360.org “How to know what to do next?”
13. Stephen M. Shore Ruth S. Ammon School & Adelphi University,
Williston Park, NY http://www.AutismAsperger.net “Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View for Success”
14. Louise Kuo Habakus, MA, HHP Life Health Choices, New Jersey http://www.lifehealthchoices.com
15. Dr. Andrew Libutti, MD Spectrum Healing Center, Westhampton Beach, NY
http://www.SpectrumHealingCenter.com
16. Scott Shoemaker Hilliard, OH “Recovery from Autism- A Father’s Story”
17. Holly Bortfeld Gettysburg, PA Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
http://www.TacaNow.org “Everything on a Budget”
18. Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, MD http://www.drpalevsky.com
Dr. Alan Sherr, DC http://www.northportwellnesscenter.com
Northport Wellness Center, Northport, NY "Regaining Health and Vitality for Families and Children on the Autistic Spectrum"
19. Rev. Lisa Sykes The United Methodist Church & CoMeD, Inc. Richmond, VA
http://www.mercury-freedrugs.org http://www.sacredsparkbook.com
“Sacred Spark: Lighting the Fire of Reform to End Mercurial Medicine.”
20. Dr. Donna M. Conk, Ed D, B.C.S.E. Rosemary Kennedy School, Nassau BOCES. Huntington, NY “Preparing Young Adults & Adolescents for Post-Secondary Outcomes.”
For more information please visit: http://www.autismfair.com
Exhibitor spaces, program advertisements and sponsorships are also available.
Contact: Christine Zichittella Heeren- Director
631-205-5090 631-949-9997
christine@autismfair.com
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