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Power Point Presentation By: Mary Jo Lang, Ph.D., A.B.P.N.
Course Objectives
Part I
Understanding the Body, the Brain and the Environment as a System
Understanding How the Brain Works
Identify Factors which Influence the Brain, Thinking and Behavior (intro to framework)
Part II
Explore Brain Behavior with Regard to Attention, Memory, Language, Visual-Spatial Functioning, Executive Function and Emotional Functioning
Part III
Examine a Framework within which Individuals with Autism can Maintain Maximum Independence and Quality of

Power Point Presentation By: Dr. David L. Holmes.
What can we do to ensure that the future is brighter for adults with autism? Providers are struggling to meet a rising need for day programs, out-of-home residential placements, and in-home support services.
THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT WE DO IN THE PRESENTMAHATMA GHANDI

Power Point Presentation By: Devin Houston
A slide taken from this power point,

How do enzymes help?
Break down proteins differently, more thoroughly
Prevent production of exorphin peptides
Requires optimal blend of protease and peptidase enzymes
Function in stomach, no peptide absorption occurs
Modify polyphenolic compounds
May mimic enzymes produced by probiotics?
Break down carbohydrates
Modify effect of stomach/pancreatic enzymes

Today was another important step in additional attention for autism. Our friends at Age of Autism reported on the meeting and delivered us with a recording. As noted in the article written by By Dan Olmsted "...Mark Blaxill and David Kirby address the autism epidemic and its environmental roots Friday -- and one of the attendees was a member of the House who suggested their remarks may soon get even more attention."

This is great news for the autism community.