Leading Scientists on Neuroplasticity Present at Brain IDEAS Symposium, Aug. 5th

Denver, CO, June 17, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) is hosting their 2nd Annual Brain IDEAS Symposium. IDEAS stands for Invisible Disabilities® Education and Support. The symposium focuses on Brain Disorders, Brain Health, and Brain Therapy. Nine expert presenters will each deliver dynamic, twenty minute, science, and story-filled talks on relevant topics including Neuroplasticity, ADHD, ADD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Nutrition, Microbiome, Mental Training, Therapeutic Humor, Stroke, PTSD, EMDR and TBI. Each section concludes with an expert-led panel for questions and answers, allowing attendees to interact with the presenters.

The symposium’s lunch program will honor three experts in Healthy Living, Research and Innovation. Daniel G. Amen, M.D. founder of the renowned Amen Clinics and New York Times Bestselling Author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life will receive the 2016 Healthy Living Award for his extensive focus on Brain health. John B. Arden, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer for the Institute of Brain Potential and Author of Rewire Your Brain: Think Your Way to a Better Life will receive the 2016 Research Award for his leadership in Brain Based Therapy. Bruce E. Wexler, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry at Yale Medical School and Founding Scientist at C8 Sciences, will receive the 2016 Innovation Award for his cutting edge work in developing computer-presented brain exercises to treat cognitive deficits in people with psychiatric illnesses.

Lunch entertainment will be provided by 10 Ten Billboard Recording Artist, Billy McLaughlin. Aaron LaPedis, gallery owner, TV and radio host and author of The Garage Sale Millionaire and A Boy Named L̶o̶g̶a̶n̶ Penguin & His Great Adventures will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the day. A special pre-symposium VIP Meet & Greet will take place on August 4th featuring international Illusionist, David Lafflin.

“There is a tremendous need to raise awareness about diseases and chronic conditions especially impacting the brain that have significant impacts on people’s lives, but are not physically apparent,” said Wayne Connell, Founder and President of IDA. “Even people close to you may not understand what you are going through if you have a debilitating condition, because on the outside, you look the same.”

Connell continues, “IDA’s mission is to encourage, educate and connect people touched by illness, pain and disability around the globe. This brain symposium provides encouragement for the patient and the professional allowing them to know they are not alone on the journey. We are thrilled to provide the latest education in cutting edge brain science, brain health and brain therapy. In addition, all attendees who are counselors or therapists receive 8 CE hours from the National Board for Certified Counselors thanks to our educational sponsor, the University of Phoenix, College of Social Sciences. And finally, connection is a huge focus of the event as we bring together the presenters, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees in special sessions throughout the day and at our pre-symposium VIP Meet & Greet event."

Speakers and Moderators for the event will be:

Brain Disorders
- ADHD, ADD - Bruce E. Wexler, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Yale Medical School and Founding Scientist, C8 Sciences.
- Dyslexia, Autism, Learning Disabilities - Ron Minson, M.D., clinical director, Integrated Listening Systems, presenting on.
- Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome - Huntington Potter, Ph.D., director, Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Disease Center, University of Colorado.
- Brain Disorders Panel Moderator - John B. Arden, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Institute of Brain Potential and Author

Brain Health
- Nutrition, Microbiome - Jon Clinthorne, Ph.D., Nutrition Education Specialist Supervisor, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
- Mental Training – Heidi Hanna, Ph.D., Co-founder, Institute for Integrative Neuroscience – Chief Energy Officer, SYNERGY, Author.
- Therapeutic Humor - Karyn Buxman, R.N., M.S.N., C.S.P., C.P.A.E., Neurohumorist, Author and Director of Training, SYNERGY.
- Brain Health Panel Moderator - Katherine Puckett, Ph.D., M.S., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Chief, Division of Mind-Body Medicine, Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Brain Therapy
- Stroke Recovery Therapy - Karen Custer, P.T.A., Founding Director, StART, Stroke Active Recovery Therapy.
- PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Robert Tinker, Ph.D., Psychologist, Author, Researcher, EMDR Clinician and Trainer.
- TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury - Michael Pierce, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., F.A.C.F.N., Chiropractic Neurologist – Assistant Professor, Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.
- Brain Therapy Panel Moderator - Lacey Berumen, Ph.Dc., M.N.M., C.A.C., I.I.I., Board Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness – Faculty Member, University of Phoenix, College of Social Sciences.

IDA is thrilled to have nine non-profit partners for the symposium this year. Autism Society of Colorado, Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, Carson J Spencer Foundation, Chiari and Syringomyelia Foundation, Colorado Neurological Institute, Institute for Life & Care, National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado, Rocky Mountain MS Center and the Star Institute on Sensory Processing Disorders.

Symposium details:
Date: Friday August 05, 2016
Place: Marriott Denver South 10345 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO
Time: 7:00 AM Registration – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Symposium
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Tickets $250 VIP, $200 Regular, $125 Students, $125 Veterans and Military
8 CE Hours provided by the National Board for Certified Counselors - NBCC
Corporate Sponsorships available.
Exhibit tables available.
Register at BrainIDEAS.org