This is a complete set of 130+ Digital Download Videos of the conference autism DVDs to playback on your computer or favorite digital device.
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Juggling diets, supplements, IV treatments, IVIG, educational therapies and the rest of life is taxing under the best of circumstances and particularly difficult on a bud
Speakers: Gregory L. Brown, MD
Part of the Autism on A Budget© series from TACA, this presentation will teach you about the programs available to your family from the state and Federal Government,
Speakers: Holly Bortfeld
Dr. Hardy will discuss his extensive 30 year experience in evaluating and treating seizures in persons with autism. The general classification and the unique epidemiolog
Speakers: Paul Millard Hardy, MD
Autistic children often present with auto-antibodies against brain proteins, gastrointestinal problems, "allergies" and fatigue, implying a neuro-imunoendocrine
Speakers: Theoharis C. Theoharides, MS, PhD, MD, FAAAAI
As the cornerstone of biomedical treatment, the Gluten-, Casein- and Soy-Free (GFCFSF) diet has resulted in tremendous progress for more than 90% of children with ASD who
Speakers: Lisa Ackerman
For centuries, medicine has made reckless use of mercury, one of the earth’s most toxic substances, with the tragic consequences often ignored. Today environmental
Speakers: Mark Blaxill, MBA, Dan Olmsted
For richer or poorer, autism takes no break during these difficult economic times. Employing both personal and experience of others on the autism spectrum as well as par
Speakers: Stephen M. Shore, EdD
“If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low, and sometimes it runs just right.” Through the evidence-backed A
Speakers: Sherry Shellenberger, OTR/L
Physiological research and observations are increasingly contradicting the conventional view that autism is a purely genetic and hardwired set of deficits.
Speakers: Martha R. Herbert, MD, PhD
Have you lost that loving feeling for your spouse? Has autism taken over your life and have you forgotten why you got married? Come and listen to Candace McDonald and Kri
Speakers: Kristin Selby Gonzalez, Candace McDonald
This presentation will explore the circumstances under which it may become necessary to intervene with psychotropic medications, and if so, how to choose prudently among
Speakers: Georgia Davis, MD
This lecture examines autism through a different lens—from a metabolic standpoint. Dr. Rossignol takes the classic problems of oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysf
Speakers: Daniel A. Rossignol, MD, FAAFP
Deepa will demonstrate using spices and chutneys for flavor and healing beneficial principles.
Speakers: Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RD, LDN
Sherrin will motivate and illustrate how to make and incorporate traditional foods, such as broth and fermented foods including sauerkraut and kombucha.
Speakers: Sherrin Ross-Ingram, Esq., Sueson Vess
Feeding Specialist Anastasios will discuss how to get your child to eat the healthy foods described today.Anastasios Michalopulos, MS, CCC-SLPAnastasios Michalopulos, MS,
Speakers: Anastasios Michalopulos, MS, CCC-SLP
Autistic children often present with gastrointestinal problems and fatigue. We showed that the peptide neurotensin (NT), present both in the brain and the gut, is elevate
Speakers: Theoharis C. Theoharides, MS, PhD, MD, FAAAAI
Dr.Yasko will introduce several new pieces to the puzzle in this afternoon seminar including the potential role of yet another genetic marker outside the methylation cycl
Speakers: Amy Yasko, PhD, NHD, AMD, HHP, FAAIM
With rising numbers of people with autism and other chronic illnesses, and with serious global environmental changes, are the bodies and brains of the more vulnerable amo
Speakers: Martha R. Herbert, MD, PhD
Seizures affect as many as 50% of children on the autism spectrum, with many more showing abnormal activity on EEG. Many of these children do not respond to medication o
Speakers: Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD
Any parent facing autism needs to investigate the influence of the gut ecosystem on their child's well-being. The bacteria and yeast which live in the gut are critical a
Speakers: James Jeffrey Bradstreet, MD, MD(H), FAAFP
The speakers will discuss how the VICP Justice Project has evolved over time. They will review the Project history, thesis, methodology, and findings. They will discuss
Speakers: Mary Holland, BA, MA, JD, Robert J. Krakow, JD, Louis Conte
CST, a gentle manual therapy, stretches and mobilizes tight soft tissues. Autism spectrum issues of both gut and brain inflammation may be one cause of these tissue rest
Speakers: Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, CST
Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-DPrevention
Speakers: Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D, Anju Usman, MD
This lecture will review the clinical presentation of bowel inflammation in children with ASD's with emphasis on the signs and symptoms critical for early recognition. As
Speakers: Arthur Krigsman, MD
Although generally difficult to talk about in an open and honest manner, sex and sexuality are central to our understanding of ourselves as individuals. Information on is
Speakers: Mary Joann Lang, PhD, ABPN, BCBA-D, David Morrison, EdD
Listening abilities can be disrupted by "silent" middle ear conditions that are often undiagnosed and poorly understood. Many children spend days in classrooms
Speakers: Sally Brockett, MS
Autism is a complex disorder, and the steps towards healing a child's brain and body sometimes can feel overwhelming. This session will give an overview of treating a ch
Speakers: Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD
Behavioral and biomedical approaches have individually been used for treating children with autism. However, optimization of best possible outcomes can achieved when thes
Speakers: Lauren Underwood, PhD
So far, efforts to restore and maintain a healthy gut-brain-immune balance have yielded inconsistent results. The presumed pathogenic bacteria and yeast return, inflammat
Speakers: James Jeffrey Bradstreet, MD, MD(H), FAAFP
Evidence is mounting about possible environmental agents that increase the risk of having a child with autism. By taking simple measures we can avoid potential toxic trig
Speakers: Anju Usman, MD, Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D
Autism Spectrum Disorders are most often accompanied by digestive distress. This distress ranges from stomach aches, diarrhea and constipation to food intolerances, food
Speakers: Tom Bohager, BSc
Join the editors, contributors and readers of Age of Autism for a timely discussion of the news and controversies that continue to swirl around autism. We will also featu
Speakers: Kim Stagliano, Mark Blaxill, MBA , Dan Olmsted
This interactive lecture is geared to both children who are suspected of having MtD and to children who have already been diagnosed. Tools will be provided which will al
Speakers: Daniel A. Rossignol, MD, FAAFP
Listen and learn different OT strategies and sensory integration tips all that you can do on a budget and leave with a plan of action. Kristin Selby Gonzalez is a special
Speakers: Kristin Selby Gonzalez, BA, Alex Doman
This presentation explains the link between Candida, toxic metals and genetics to autism.
Speakers: Michael Biamonte, ND, CCN
Recent evidence supports ASD as family of systemic disorders of altered immunity, metabolism, gene expression and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Can a common factor link t
Speakers: Derrick Fraser MacFabe, MD
Elayne Pearson had a sweet, smart, socially engaged child born with Down syndrome, named Heidi. After her kindergarten booster shots, Heidi became quiet, overly anxious,
Speakers: Elayne Potter Pearson
An unprecedented global experiment is underway. Human activity is pushing ecological and biological boundaries beyond predictable limits. Accumulating evidence links ASD
Speakers: Norm Schwartz, MD
Dr. Cunningham's presentation will address the growing body of evidence that Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PAN
Speakers: Madeleine Cunningham, PhD
From autism elopement to restraint and seclusion in schools, individuals with autism face many safety challenges each day. Parents need basic steps to understand and addr
Speakers: Lori McIlwain
Research shows children with disabilities are 2 to 3 times more likely be bullied than their non-disabled peers. Children on the spectrum are even more vulnerable due to
Speakers: Leslie Phillips
In a 2007 online poll through the National Autism Association, 92% of parents reported that their child/ren with autism have a tendency to wander. Incidents of missing c
Speakers: Wendy Fournier
Children with autism have been found to have many neurological abnormalities include differences in brain function, structure and connectivity, neurotransmitter and metab
Speakers: Richard E. Frye, MD, PhD
Part 1: Mitochondrial dysfunction may be an important underlying metabolic abnormality in at least a subgroup of children with autism. Different patterns of mitochondrial
Speakers: Richard E. Frye, MD, PhD
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Speakers: Jenny McCarthy, Byron Katie
This is a parents' personal perspective on the effectiveness of medical cannabis on their children with autism, as it relates to symptoms such as seizures, anxiety, loss
Speakers: Nathan Coombs, BA,MEd
This presentation will tell you about your child's most important central metabolic regulatory system. This is the springboard for understanding all else when planning yo
Speakers: Nancy Mullan, MD
Presenters will answer questions.
Speakers: Wendy Fournier, Lori McIlwain, Leslie Phillips
Question and answer session with the culinary day presenters.Sueson VessSueson Vess is chef to AutismOne, the creator of Special Eats, and author of Special Eats: Simple,
Speakers: Sueson Vess, Anna Sobaski, BA, MFA, Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RD, LDN, Sherrin Ross-Ingram, Denise San Filippo, Anastasios Michalopulos, MS. CCC-SLP
Sueson Vess will give an overview of the day.Sueson VessSueson is a chef, food writer, and food coach with 25 years experience. She is the author of Special Eats: Simple,
Speakers: Sueson Vess, Anna Sobaski, BA, MFA
Join Kristin Selby Gonzalez as she discusses important issues in autism with the next generation of leaders who can then act as ambassadors in their schools and families.
Speakers: Kristin Selby Gonzalez, BA
This lecture will review the latest research in the areas of molecular virology and immunology to create a working hypothesis of autistic pathophysiology. It will define
Speakers: James Jeffrey Bradstreet, MD, MD(H), FAAFP
Gastrointestinal pathology is an exceedingly common comorbid condition in ASD's. This presentation will review the body of medical literature that addresses ASD's and GI
Speakers: Arthur Krigsman, MD
This presentation will provide an overview of the relationships between autism and epilepsy with an emphasis on the potential import of epileptiform activity in the absen
Speakers: Jeffrey David Lewine, PhD
The number of students with challenges such as autism and aspergers has increased in our country. How are progressive educators of special needs children ensuring student
Speakers: Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP
Fundamental basic medical sciences will be introduced and explained. This will include teaching some detailed biology (including cell biology), immunology and bioch
Speakers: Lauren Underwood, PhD
Michael Koski will describe his family's journey using the Modified Atkins Diet under medical guidance to address his daughter's seizure situation. Michael will address
Speakers: Michael Koski
Discovering your child has epilepsy in addition to autism can make a challenging experience seem overwhelming. Learn the facts about epilepsy and how to find the support
Speakers: Philip Gattone, MEd
The immune system is intricately involved in brain development and its functional regulation. The brain’s intrinsic immune system modulates synaptic communication,
Speakers: James Jeffrey Bradstreet, MD, MD(H), FAAFP
Literature suggests that many of the behavioral and physiological symptoms of autism may have polymicrobial causations.These multiple microbes demonstrate resistance to c
Speakers: Cindy L. Griffin, DSH-P, DIHom., FBIH, BCIH, DCNT, Lindyl Lanham, DSH-P, BCIH, DCNT
Come in and listen why it is so important to take care of you. The AHA Heroes will share beauty tricks and tips on how to feel beautiful from the inside out and how to do
Speakers: Kristin Selby Gonzalez, BA, Karen Dana, Heidi Scheer, Angela Woodward
Rick will address the critical role of experts in cases involving individuals on the autism spectrum. Rick will discuss the role of the psychological expert; Lou will tal
There is a crisis in the mental health field regarding treatment of ASD teenagers and adults when manifestations of their disorder are misunderstood by law enforcement as
Speakers: John Elder Robison
Co-editors and contributing authors will address its central premise, that vaccination choice is a fundamental human right. They focus on this legal premise’s impli
Speakers: James S. Turner, JD
Bob will summarize the mission of EBCALA to address the immediate and ongoing legal and advocacy needs of the autism community and will explain how, since its inception,
Speakers: Robert J. Krakow, JD
This session offer tips and options for communications and responses designed to successfully resolve a call involving a person with autism or Asperger syndrome. Law enfo
Speakers: Dennis Debbaudt, Stephen M. Shore, EdD
Autism associated gastrointestinal disease afflicts the majority of children with ASD's. They are treatable conditions and understanding their role in ASD's may provide i
Speakers: Arthur Krigsman, MD, Mina Yankova Eneva-Lambovsky, MA
The increasing rates of autism spectrum disorders cannot be fully explained by genetics or better diagnosis.This suggests that environmental factors play a role in the de
Speakers: Suruchi Chandra, MD
The dental care of patients with ASD presents many challenges. Examination may be difficult; medical conditions, including immune issues, may impact on the selection of r
Speakers: Jeffrey S. Cantor, DDS, Michelle Feldner Lancaster, DDS, Pamela Johnson, DDS, MS, Patricia L. Gannon, DDS, MS
We investigated two treatments for treating seizures in autism. The first treatment involved a combination of high-dose vitamin B6, magnesium, and r-lipoic acid. This s
Speakers: James B. Adams, PhD, Tapan Audhya, PhD
Green is everywhere. It’s hard to escape the eco products, publications, and corporate sustainability missions, but what does it mean for families struggling with A
Speakers: Alicia Ontiveros, BSJ
Karen Kain lived a unique life experience with her daughter, Lorrin, a quadriplegic, nonverbal, cortically blind young lady with an uncontrolled seizure disorder. Karen s
Speakers: Karen Kain
Jennifer will provide a full summary of published state and federal cases relating to autism from June 2010 through May 2011. The subject matters covered will include civ
Speakers: Jennifer Keefe, Esq
Your therapist is already working hard with you to help your child maximize his or her capabilities. But your therapist can only do so much in an hour or so a week.
Speakers: Margaret O'Shea, BS, OTR/L
Sueson VessSueson is a chef, food writer, and food coach with 25 years experience. She is the author of Special Eats: Simple, Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free an
Speakers: Sueson Vess
Parents care about language learning. We just published Peer Reviewed research demonstrating that children with autism can regain functional language by restoring grammar
Speakers: Harry David Schneider, PhD, MD
Clicker 5 by Cricksoft is a powerful yet easy-to-use talking word processor and multimedia authoring tool that supports the person with ASD to discover the world of educa
Speakers: Carla D. Oldham, BS
Join the new wave of education our children with the iPod touch/iPad. Using these hand held devices allows us to teach skills that are fun, functional and portable! We wi
Speakers: Carla D. Oldham, BS
This presentation deals with the hazards of pursuing a diagnosis of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), particularly i
Speakers: Andrew Wakefield, MB, BS, FRCS, FRCPath
Autistic disorders are associated with brain abnormalities in function and connectivity with a high prevalence rate for related seizure disorders. There is emerging evide
Speakers: Robert Coben, PhD
Bridging the gap between conventional and alternative medicine, integrative collaborative care clinics provide the most comprehensive care available. Tools like state of
Speakers: Steve Rondeau, ND, BCIA-EEG, Mary Rondeau, ND, RH(AHG), Mike Mullin, MD
Utilizing the neurodevelopmental framework as a guide, therapy can be optimized when integrating areas where the primitive reflexes remain, and thereby, remediating subse
Speakers: Lillian Chen-Byerley, MS, OTR/L, RCTC
Increasingly ex-spouses, the medical community and school districts are using child protective services and the court system to pressure parents. Parents are facing alle
Speakers: Lisa Colin, JD
Meet the investigative team from EBCALA and Pace School of Environmental Law that uncovered the truth behind the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Follow the te
Speakers: Mary Holland, Esq., Robert J Krakow, Esq., Louis Conte, Karen Kain
Advocating for a special needs child is a complex and sometimes counter-intuitive process. In these sessions, lawyers and parents will learn the basic concepts of special
Speakers: Timothy A. Adams, BA, JD, Lynne Arnold, Mitchel Perlman, PhD
We know there are reversed cases of Autism. To give a correct homeopathic remedy part of the challenge was “How can I give voice to someone who cannot speak?”
Speakers: Pierre Fontaine, RSHom, CCH
As half a million young adults with autism pour out of the school system and onto the streets, governments are paralyzed. Parents are asking: where will my adult child w
Speakers: Dan E. Burns, PhD, David Larson Holmes, EdD, BCBS, BCAP, BCFE, Ruth E. Snyder, RN, Anna Penn Hundley, MEd, Stephen M. Shore, EdD
Even if you are familiar with homeopathy, be prepared to learn something new. As an unlayering process that is a quantum leap beyond the more common forms of homeopathy,
Speakers: Lynn Rose Demartini, DSH-P, RN, HN-BC, LMT, BCIH, DCN
The gluten-free/casein-free diet has been a mainstay of biomedical treatments for autism since its beginnings in 1995. But why? Why do children on the spectrum improve
Speakers: Barry L. Smeltzer, MPAS, PA-C
As a result of the ever-growing number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, we are increasingly faced with providing care to children with these co
Speakers: Amber Brooks, CACCP, DC, CST
Is there evidence that disruptions in the metabolism in autism should change the way we interpret lab tests? Does measuring something in blood and urine tell you what is
Speakers: Susan Owens, MAIS
Autistic children often undergo medical and dental procedures requiring anesthesia. All anesthetic agents have relative risks and benefits. Special caution is warranted w
Speakers: Sym Cusimano Rankin, RN, CRNA
The potential of anti-androgen therapy holds tremendous promise for the treatment of an individual diagnosed with an ASD, contributing to the quality of their life by dir
Speakers: David A. Geier, BA, Mark R. Geier, MD, PhD, FACMG, FACE, ABMG
Many autistic children benefit from a GF/CF diet, suggesting that it might improve redox and methylation status. Our studies show that peptides released from gluten and c
Speakers: Richard C. Deth, PhD
A survey of the empirical research on the topic of autism and toxins will be presented. Scientific research does not support rejecting the link between the neurodevelopme
Speakers: Catherine DeSoto, PhD
Has mealtime turned into a battle? Was the last time you got a green vegetable into your child around her second birthday? Are you worried that your child is not receivi
Speakers: Betsy Hicks
The average baby has detectable levels at birth of 286 of the 300 most toxic chemicals in our environment. The EPA allow 85,000 chemicals to be released into the environm
Speakers: Gerald D. Wootan, DO, MEd
1.4% of US children, about 1 million, have a life threatening allergy to peanut. In researching causes, doctors have dismissed precedents for mass allergic phenomena such
Speakers: Heather Fraser, MA, BA, BEd
Discover how to unlock new skills for your child. This workshop will provide the participants with an initial understanding of how early childhood movements impact neurol
Speakers: Sargent L. Goodchild, Jr.
Come see what happens when a Biomedical approach for the treatment of Autism is applied in real life. The Reese family, under the guidance of Dan Rossignol, M.D. agreed t
Speakers: Celeste Reese, Daniel A. Rossignol, MD, FAAFP
This presentation will provide participants with an introduction and an overview of the biomedical approach to ASD. The biomedical approach focuses treatment on the caus
Speakers: Michael Montico, MD
Children with autism suffer from food intolerances, biochemical imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, immune system imbalances, and toxin overload. Dr. Love will discuss thes
Speakers: Janelle M. Love, MD
Video modeling is often an effective (and inexpensive) methodology for teaching children with autism a variety of skills, including play. This talk will review the develo
Speakers: Sarah Clifford Scheflen, MS, CCC-SLP
This presentation will summarize some of the recent advances in the biochemical understanding of autism and biomedical treatments for it. Topics include sulfation, oxida
Speakers: James B. Adams, PhD
Raun K. Kaufman will provide concrete, innovative strategies you can implement now for your child’s immediate gain.
Speakers: Raun K. Kaufman, BA
Autism is expensive. This presentation will help you learn about billing insurance so that your child's treatments are covered or reimbursed at the maximum possible rate
Speakers: Holly Bortfeld
We often think of ourselves as being separate from the "environment," and yet this is probably our greatest misperception. In her talk, Sophie Uliano explains h
Speakers: Sophie Uliano
Children with autism typically have significant delays in communication and social interaction skills. When teaching new skills, it is important to make learning enjoyabl
Speakers: James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA-D
Ever wonder if there are hidden ways to achieve your treatment protocol on less money? Have you been discouraged that there is no way you could make treatment possible fo
Speakers: Kristi Chrysler
In Seeing Through New Eyes, author Mel Kaplan writes, “…vision involves the brain as well as the eyes, and many disabled children suffer from neurological pr
Speakers: Jeffrey H. Getzell, OD, FCOVD, FCSO
In this lecture Dr. Kellman will discuss his groundbreaking discovery that a large percentage of children with autism have an underactive thyroid that is frequently misse
Speakers: Raphael Kellman, MD
Learn the 10 most effective strategies for helping your child on the autism spectrum navigate the world as they make their contribution to society.
Speakers: Brian R. King, LCSW
Run a successful biomedical, nutritional, or special diet intervention for your child that fits into your family's health care and food budget. Learn when and how to int
Speakers: Judy Converse, MPH, RD, LD
Children around the world are subjected to torture and abuse because they have a disability. Especially vulnerable are children with intellectual disabilities. Locked awa
Speakers: Laurie Ahern
In this presentation, Dr. Kartzinel will explain some of the known broken biochemistry involved with Autism - because if we determine what is broken, then we can specific
Speakers: Jerry J Kartzinel, MD FAAP
Rationale for how to select the correct nutritional supplements for you and your family. Product types, categories, specific individual nutrients and specific individual
Speakers: Larry A. Newman, BA
Autism affects three major systems, nervous, digestive and immune system. Biomedical approach addresses nervous and digestive issues well, but lack of effective therapy t
Speakers: Harry G. Hong, PhD, MD (China), LAc
Participants will learn how American schools have been "tapping Medicaid" for billions of dollars in the past decade to supplement their special education budge
Speakers: Steve Kossor
This presentation will provide an overview of Auditory Integration Training. AIT is a music-based intervention used with individuals that exhibit behavioral, speech/langu
Speakers: Sally Brockett, MS, Jeffrey David Lewine, PhD
Research has demonstrated the importance of interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum in ways that support their ability to process information. During this se
Speakers: Nicole Beurkens, PhD
The Davis Model of Sound Intervention™ addresses the whole body’s response to sound vibration and stimulation at the cellular level and at an energetic level
Speakers: Dorinne Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, RCTC, BARA
Be ready to exercise!…..You will learn exercises that can be implemented at home, school or an autism center that have been effective in helping to establish a hea
Speakers: David S. Geslak
The prevalence for ASD in children with Down syndrome (DS) is much higher than that found in the general population. We will refute the idea that all vaccines (and compon
Speakers: Laurette Janak, BS
While there are many marvelous methods to recover health and autism symptoms, most American families are finding it is simply beyond their budget. Elayne Pearson found he
Speakers: Elayne Potter Pearson
In this presentation the author of Disconnected Kids will explain perhaps the first true universal theory of Autism, Functional Disconnection. He will explain Functional
Speakers: Robert Melillo, DC, MA
Aim: To assess plasma zinc and copper in individuals with autism. Subjects and Methods: Plasma from 79 autistic individuals and 18 age and gender similar neurotypical con
Speakers: A.J. Russo, PhD
Since HBOT's popularity to treat autism has grown exponentially since October 2005, conventional medicine continues to challenge its benefit, classical HBOT clinics quibb
Speakers: James A. Neubrander, MD
What is glutathione? Learn about --Its functions and sources in the body --Why glutathione is the most important brain nutrient. --How glutathione is used to repair the
Speakers: Corinne Allen, PhD, MA, BA
Mitochondrial disorders alter the body’s ability to adequately convert food into the energy needed for bodily functions. These diseases, which affect up to 1 in 4,
Speakers: Frances D. Kendall, MD
In autism a deficit in surround inhibition of minicolumns results in smaller modules which coalesce into discrete, isolated islands of coordinated excitatory activity. Th
Speakers: Manuel F. Casanova, MD
The role of gut flora, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories, and IVIG will be discussed in terms of restoring immune regulation and balance.
Speakers: Jane M. El-Dahr, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI
So frequently Sensory Processing Disorders: ADHD to Autism, are addressed through a variety of behavioral and biochemical approaches that the significance of the biomecha
Speakers: Charles Chapple, DC, FICPA
