Article By: Dr. Engley has served as an expert witness in Federal Court. He is the author of over Thimerosal - Over 50 years of known toxicity! (Unsafe at any Concentration.) Studies carried out by this investigator in three different laboratories, over 50-60 years ago, showed that the mercurials as a group including Merthiolate (Thimerosal) were ineffective antimicrobials both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, toxicity studies of the mercurials in human tissue culture revealed that the mercurials were extremely toxic for human cells and that Thimerosal- the most active, toxic down to the nanogram level. NOT GRAM- NOT MILLIGRAM - NOT MICROGRAM- BUT NANOGRAM! References: Morton, H.E., North, L.L., and Engley, F.B. 1948. The bacteriostatic and bactericidal actions of some mercurial compounds on hemolytic streptococci: In vitro and in vivo studies. J Am. Med. Assoc. 136: 37-41 Engley, F.B. 1950. Evaluation of mercurial compounds as antiseptics. Ann. NY Acad. Sci. 53:197-206. Engley, F.B. 1956. Mercurials as disinfectants: Evaluation of mercurial antimicrobic action and comparative toxicity for skin tissue cells. Chicago; 42nd Mid-Year Meeting of Chemical Specialties Manufacturer’s Association. Sharon Duval, MA, CCC/SLP is a certified speech/language pathologist who has worked the past 20 years primarily with children who have neurological differences. Ms. Duval is a DIR® Certificate Program Graduate. Her therapy techniques incorporate using spontaneous interaction to help the child strengthen functional developmental levels while being sensitive to sensory processing differences, and building a relationship with the child and family. These techniques have proven to be beneficial in working with children who have developmental challenges. The DIR Model was developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD, and Serena Wieder, PhD and focuses on helping the child become a thinker and problem solver. Both Dr. Greenspan and Dr. Wieder have coached Ms. Duval during her training process. Ms. Duval is excited about being able to integrate the DIR model into the important work that is happening at The Monarch School and being able to reach as many children and families as possible. The DIR® Floortime™ Model: Helping individuals reach their optimal level of functioning DIR® is the Developmental Individual Differences Relationship intervention model developed by Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder. A developmental approach, it engages a child at his/her current level of functioning and works with the unique features of their nervous system and utilizes intensive interaction experiences to enable them to master new capabilities. This workshop will help participants understand how emotion fuels all learning. Information on the connection between the sensory motor system, thinking, communication and emotional regulation will be provided, as well as strategies to strengthen these areas. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of what the DIR® Floortime™ model is and how it is used to challenge individuals to reach their optimal level of functioning in all areas of development. Then, intervention techniques will be discussed. Videos and interactive activities will be used to support understanding of concepts and use of intervention techniques. This workshop will benefit speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and general and special education educators who work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It will help participants learn how to look beyond surface behaviors to identify core issues that effect learning. 39 Mark R. Geier, MD, PhD and David Geier Mark R. Geier, MD, PhD, FABMG, FACE has an MD and a PhD in genetics, is board certified in genetics and is board certified and a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology, is president of the Genetic Centers of America, is president of the Institute of Chronic Illnesses and has been in clinical practice for more than 27 years. He was a researcher at the National Institutes of Health for 10 years and was also a professor at the Johns Hopkins University and at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He has addressed the Institute of Medicine of the US National Academy of Understanding the Role of Mercury Exposure, Glutathione, & Testosterone on the Biochemical Basis and Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Autistic Disorders Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are apparently increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders (in some cases occuring in more than 1% of US children) characterized by impairments in social relatedness and communication, repetitive behaviors, abnormal movements patterns, and sensory dysfunction. It has long been recognized that there is a genetic component to some patients diagnosed with ASDs, but the latest research will be examined that suggests a significant causal role for mercury exposure. Extensive genetic, biochemical, and hormonal Wendy Fournier is the mother of a daughter diagnosed with autism and president of the National Autism Association, a parent-founded, non-profit organization dedicated to helping families through its research funding, family care programs and political advocacy. Wendy is also an active advocate in her home state of Rhode Island where she and her husband Paul live with their three children. She currently runs a support group for parents of children on the spectrum and serves on a Special House Commission to study the education of children with autism. Raise Your Voice: The Politics of Autism This session will provide strategies to become an effective political advocate for families affected by autism. It will include step-by-step instructions on contacting legislators, corresponding with staff members, setting appointments, meeting preparation, making your meetings as productive as possible and how best to follow up on your requests. It will also include information on pending legislation needing the support of our community and ways attendees can participate in guiding the direction of federally funded research. Andrew and Carolyn Gammicchia Andrew and Carolyn Gammicchia, founders of L.E.A.N. On Us (The Law Enforcement Awareness Network) are officers with a combined experience of over forty-five years. Andrew and Carolyn have been called upon to consult in cases where victims of crime who have autism and the professionals responding to their needs have required assistance. Having started their law enforcement careers in the City of Detroit, the Gammicchias identified there was a need to assist professionals in the field to understand autism and provide what is needed to bring justice in cases involving individuals affected while also ensuring the rights of individuals are upheld. They have conducted extensive trainings and developed curriculums for both state and national initiatives for professionals in this area. Defending Autism: Understanding your rights within the Criminal Justice System and Judicial Sector As the numbers of individuals living with autism increases, so do the instances of victimization, abuse, and misconceptions of the disorder. This session will review recent legal cases that have affected the autism community in both negative and positive ways. Participants will also be provided a basic understanding of what your rights are as a parent or care provider, an adult or juvenile with ASD, as well as a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and what transpires for both victims and individuals accused of crimes. A number of informational resources will be provided to allow participants to also go back to their communities to ensure that appropriate services are being provided by their victim service agencies. one hundred publications and articles, several laboratory manuals, and two reference textbooks, including one reprinted in Japanese. He has also produced films, slides for teaching, and received teaching awards at both the University of Texas and the University of Missouri. He has taught at foreign medical schools and made scientific presentations in over 40 countries. The American Board of Microbiology has certified Dr. Engley in Laboratory Microbiology, and he has served as Chairman of the Laboratory Section of the American Public Health Association.
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