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Here on the Resources For Adolescents and Adults, Advocacy And Employment And Treating Diagnoses and Treatment Resources page you will see each section titled for you and that title is hyperlinked.
When you click on that title it will automatically take you to the following section.
This section is primarily for Adolescents and Adults or anybody who is helping them or the chronological age range from 10 to adulthood but the developmental age may be different so individuals may be younger and still benefit from resources from this section based on the developmental age of the individual, you will see it has a wide variety of resources from books, to websites both by and for Autistic Individuals, to YouTube channels, websites and more. There are LGBTQ+ resources included, also
Supported Decision Making NY
We believe that every person has the right to make his or her own decisions, regardless of disability, and to have those decisions legally recognized.
This belief is reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that posits legal capacity as a “human right,”
We understand that no one makes decisions entirely in a vacuum, that we all engage in some kind of supported decision-making, and that people with intellectual disabilities may simply need more, or different kinds of supports in order to make their decisions.
We have observed the work of pilot programs around the world that demonstrate how supported decision-making can advance legal capacity even for persons with severe intellectual impairments.
We are inspired by their successes, and seek to make supported decision-making a viable alternative to guardianship, which removes legal capacity, and denies those who are subject to it, their legal and civil rights.
In almost four years of operation, we have seen how our facilitation process works to give people with I/DD the tools necessary to make their own decisions, and we have seen the dignity, self-determination and autonomy that flows from that ability.
Participants have almost universally described the process as “transformational”; that has been our hope and our goal from the beginning.
Plymouth CrossRoads
Our purpose is To provide residence and supports for runaway and homeless youth, in an atmosphere supporting the dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency of each youth. empower at-risk youth, by providing them with crisis supports, outreach and referral services, while gaining and developing skills to transition into independence.
Home of My Own (HMO)
Our apartments are an inclusive, community-focused model.
Readily available opportunities for socialization in and within close walking distance of their homes creates organic, meaningful interactions and opportunities that inspire the pathways to friendship and independence.
Our community-centered location will provide easy accessibility to public transportation, employment opportunities, and leisure that will provide for life long sustainability.
Adult Autism 2
This site is dedicated to adult Autism issues and the impact they have on individuals and families.
We hear about autistic children in the media on a constant basis, but little attention is given to adults on the spectrum.
In fact, some people still believe autism is a childhood disorder that simply vanishes with adulthood.
Creating open dialogue regarding employment and the myriad challenges confronting autistic adults in obtaining, and keeping, gainful employment is the number one topic today.
However, relevant areas such as housing, relationships, money management, and access to health care will also be explored.
The objective is to discuss issues that will ultimately lead to enhancing the quality of life for autistic adults worldwide.
Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month takes place every year during April.
The first Autism Acceptance Month celebrations were organized by Paula Durbin Westby in 2011, as a response to traditional “Autism Awareness” campaigns which the Autistic community found harmful and insufficient.
“Autism Acceptance” as a concept has a history as long as the Autistic community itself, dating back to Jim Sinclair’s seminal classic “Don’t Mourn For Us” and perhaps most visibly popularized by Estee Klar’s “The Autism Acceptance Project.”
Spectrum Life Magazine
Spectrum Life Magazine is a grassroots neurodivergent-led community publication and program of Autism Empowerment, an autistic-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to promoting a culture of acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for youth, adults, families, and allies in autism and disabilities communities.
Celebratory graphic for a 14th anniversary, featuring colorful text and symbols related to autism empowerment. We also produce the Autism Empowerment Podcast and recently, Zoom Autism Magazine and other neurodivergent bloggers have partnered with us to provide you with empowering content!
Spectrum Life, the website where you are now, is a sister site of our main website, AutismEmpowerment.org, and is also a nonprofit program of Autism Empowerment.
Spectrum of Autism
Jeanne graduated magna cum laude with undergraduate degrees in History and Secondary Education at Northwestern University. While in Chicago, she co-directed a camp at a Jewish community center for Autistic children.
She went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas, specializing in Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
Jeanne’s background includes more than 15 years working with children, adolescents, and adults on the spectrum in a variety of different roles and environments.
She has experience working as a paraeducator, home therapist, teacher, in-home service provider, and a community-based specialist.
Jeanne has worked as an Autism specialist for the past 14 years, beginning her practice with Responsive Centers for Psychology and Learning in 2006 before co-founding New Leaf Therapy Group in January 2015.
Jeanne has written several articles about increasing self-determination in individuals with Autism spectrum disorder. Jeanne co-authored Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals with Brenda Smith Myles.
In 2010, Jeanne founded Camp Confidence, a weeklong summer day camp designed to help middle school students with ASD feel empowered in social interactions. Jeanne then co-founded C.H.A.S.E., a 501©3 organization in 2014.
Dr. Stephen Shore
Dr. Stephen Shore (born September 27, 1961) is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University.
He has written the books that include: College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall.
Currently, he serves on the board of Autism Speaks, and is one of the first two autistic board members in its history, looking to improve the potential of those on the autism spectrum.
He once headed the Asperger's Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America.
Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization.
Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism.
In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen is internationally renowned for presentations, consultations and writings on lifespan issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure.
His most recent book College for Students with Disabilities combines personal stories and research for promoting success in higher education.
A current board member of Autism Speaks, president emeritus of the Asperger's Association of New England, and advisory board member of the Autism Society, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association,
The US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Counsel of OAR, and other autism related organizations.
FirstPlaceaz
Many adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury and other neurodiverse abilities face unique challenges in daily living. That’s why it’s critically important to design housing that nurtures a spirit of community, independence and interdependence within a supportive and caring environment. It’s also why we’re focused on providing the tools to help residents develop a lifestyle that’s meaningful, productive, connected and fulfilling.
Envisioned as a residential community development that aspires to catalyze international models, First Place® offers supportive housing and a residential transition program for individuals with autism and for other neurodiverse populations, as well as sites for education, training and creative inspiration.
First Place–Phoenix is the culmination of nearly two decades of dedicated research, travel and ideation. One of our noteworthy major studies is Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders, which offers a detailed look at market demands and pressing concerns, residential models, goals, guidelines and much more. (Find more studies/resources.)
Employment and Autism tips by Temple Grandin webpage
The autism spectrum is extremely variable ranging from a person who remains non-verbal to a brilliant scientist.
In my work as an equipment designer for the meat industry, I have seen many undiagnosed, highly successful people with Asperger’s Syndrome.
The more structured upbringing of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s taught them social rules that have helped them to fit in.
These people did computer programming, design, engineering, equipment maintenance, and accounting.
During my many interviews, I have met radio engineers, television camera operators, and journalists for both print and radio who were Asperger’s.
These successful journalists had the benefit of the same structured upbringing that I had.
When I was growing up all the parents in my neighborhood had similar rules for behavior.
The rules were the same at home, at the neighbor’s house, and at school.
Unfortunately, there are some much younger talented individuals with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism who have lost jobs because their upbringing was less structured.
They were rude and would not obey the boss. I was taught at a young age that rude comments about other people’s appearance are not acceptable, and there were certain activities that I had to do because the whole family did them together.
Going to church was boring to me, but most of the time I behaved in church because I was expected to.
I learned that sometimes I had to do things that the grown-ups wanted me to do. This is an important skill to know.
I could not have my way all the time.
Providing structure and rules will be beneficial to all individuals in the autism spectrum, ranging from a brilliant individual with Asperger’s to an individual who remains non-verbal.
My mother had good instincts on when to enforce the rules and when to make exceptions.
Temple Grandin Biography webpage
Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University.
Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system that she designed for meat plants.
Curved chute and race systems she has designed for cattle are used worldwide and her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on their animals during handling.
She has also developed an objective scoring system for assessing handling of cattle and pigs at meat plants.
This scoring system is being used by many large corporations to improve animal welfare. Other areas of research are: cattle temperament, environmental enrichment for pigs, reducing dark cutters and bruises, bull fertility, training procedures, and effective stunning methods for cattle and pigs at meat plants.
She obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College and her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University. Dr. Grandin received her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989.
Today she teaches courses on livestock behaviour and facility design at Colorado State University and consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare.
She has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN Larry King Live, PrimeTime Live, 60 Minutes, the Today Show, and many shows in other countries.
She has been featured in People Magazine, the New York Times, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, the New York Times book review, and Discover magazine.
In 2010, Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people. Interviews with Dr. Grandin have been broadcast on National Public Radio and she has a 2010 TED Lecture titled "The World Needs ALL Kinds of Minds."
She has also authored over 400 articles in both scientific journals and livestock periodicals on animal handling, welfare, and facility design. She is the author of "Thinking in Pictures", "Livestock Handling and Transport," "Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals," "Guide to Working with Farm Animals," and "Humane Livestock Handling."
Her books "Animals in Translation" and "Animals Make Us Human" were both on the New York Times best seller list. "Animals Make Us Human" was also on the Canadian best seller list. Her latest book,
Calling All Minds, was a New York Times best seller for middle school students. Her life story has also been made into an HBO movie titled "Temple Grandin, staring Claire Danes," which won seven Emmy awards and a Golden Globe.
The movie shows her life as a teenager and how she started her career. In 2017, she was inducted into The Women's Hall of Fame and in 2018 made a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
This web page was put up to educate people throughout the world about modern methods of livestock handling which will improve animal welfare and productivity. You have permission to copy articles, pictures, and diagrams.
Skills Living
Skills living is the first-of-its-kind, comprehensive web-based tool to teach essential life skills to youths transitioning into adulthood and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Skills living builds the foundation for transitioning youth and adults with Autism to develop independent living skills and reach their full potential as successful, contributing members of their adult communities.
Skills Logbook
Skills Logbook is an intuitive, state-of-the-art mobile application that pairs with Skills and enables efficient and accurate real-time data collection, facilitates team communication, provides instant programming updates and progress tracking with just a tap of a button.
Click here for android devices
Click here for IOS devices
Gemiini Systems Online Speech Therapy
Gemiini is a speech therapy program that uses an approach called Discrete Video Modeling—a clinically proven way to increase language, reading, & social skills. It breaks down information into easy-to-understand "bites", making it ideal for people.
This makes Gemiini an ideal solution for young children and people with special needs like Autism, Down syndrome, Speech Delay, Stroke, and others.
Wrong Planet
Wrong Planet is the web community designed for autistic individuals (and parents / professionals of those) with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, PDDs, and other neurological differences.
We provide a discussion forum, where members communicate with each other, an article section, with exclusive articles and how-to guides, a blogging feature, and more.
The Aspie World YouTube channel
The Aspie World is how I show the world that Autism can be freaking cool!
My channel is informative and fun videos on Aspergers Syndrome / Aspergers Symptoms and Autism in adults with tips and hacks for daily life.
I’m Dan and I have an Aspergers Syndrome Diagnosis of Aspergers in adults. I post nrew videos every week on Thursdays Frodays and usually Saturdays
So if you have a family member or loved one on the autism spectrum or if you are in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and want to learn more about autism, Aspergers join Team TAW by hitting that SUBSCRIBER button to this channel right now (turn notifications on too!).
Lesley University Threshold Program
Threshold at Lesley University is a non-degree postsecondary program for young adults with diverse learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. For more than 35 years, we’ve been helping students navigate life with confidence.
At Threshold, dorm living, student activities, and a curriculum focused on career training and independent living create a college experience that feels both authentic and supported.
Students get support from caring faculty and staff at every step of their journey. We're here for them during the two-year core program and after graduation through two programs that guide transition into the working world.
With nearly 700 alumni and access to the diverse and lively neighborhoods of Cambridge, Massachusetts, opportunity for social engagement is just around the corner. Threshold graduates can count on our Alumni Center for continued support.
And with an extensive network of internship providers and employers, we're ready to help students pursue their career goals.
Clemson University Spectrum Program
Thank you for your interest in the Spectrum Program at Clemson University. The Spectrum Program provides individualized services beyond standard accommodations for students diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The Spectrum Program is committed to helping students build connections through their college experience that will assist them in achieving academic, social, and career and professional development success.
The Spectrum Program at Clemson University seeks to support students and foster growth and independence in the following areas:
• Academic Skills and Resilience
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills
• Career and Professional Development Skills
• Independent Living and Social Skills
A Review of Journey to Community Housing with Supports: A Road Map for Individuals and Their Families in New Jersey by the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
In this month's Consumer Corner, we turn our focus toward the daunting task of finding appropriate housing for our loved ones with autism. To that end, ASAT Extern, Sarah Cummins reviewed a comprehensive report authored by the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey. Although their roadmap does speak to the New Jersey experience, there are many lessons to learn for those of us who do not live in the Garden State. What is particularly useful about this guide is that it describes a variety of different housing options and the way families attempt to gain access to these options. Due to the sheer number of individuals on the autism spectrum, housing is going to become a major issue for families and governments alike. This report is a good starting point to use to plan for your loved one's future housing needs. -Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Consumer Corner Coordinator
For Parents: Lifespan from the Association for Science in Autism Treatment
Individuals with autism have a myriad of needs that need to be addressed across the lifespan, as autism is typically a lifelong developmental disability.
This page serves as a comprehensive resource for families and providers of adolescents and adults with autism.
A commitment to science, as well as the need to remain a savvy and informed consumer, is paramount when choosing treatments.
Unfortunately, the autism community is challenged by a lack of funding for adult programs and limited human resources of professionals with adult expertise, so taking the initiative to learn about transition planning is an important step to ensure optimal success and continued growth.
You will find resources on this page pertaining to increasing independence, teaching safety skills, preparing for employment, facilitating community participation, and much more.
Aging Out Movie
Melissa Collins-Porter discovered the use of narrative to teach her Autistic son organizational, behavioral and social skills by teaching him video production to create his own stories.
In 2014, she worked with a noted speech and language therapist to pilot a program using video to help Autistic students solve social conflicts.
Using video came naturally to Melissa, as she had taught film production at San Diego State University and has taught film studies at MiraCosta College since 2002.
As Melissa became concerned about her own son’s future and the futures of thousands of other children, she knew the best way to bring awareness to this issue would be a documentary film.
Aging Out examines the scarcity of options available to people with Autism once they are no longer eligible for school district support.
James M Williams
Welcome to my website on Autism. I’m James Williams.
I live in Northbrook, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. I am thirty-one years old, and I have high-functioning Autism.
I present around the country on Autism, and maintain correspondences with individuals (normal and autistic) who are interested in my advice and my information on Autism.
I have consulted at schools around the United States, such as the Minnehaha Academy, Lionsgate Academy, P.A.T.H. Academy for Autism, and the Autism O.A.S.I.S. for Kids.
My Giant Steps (Illinois)
Since our inception in 1996, Giant Steps has been focused on providing education, therapeutic and recreational programs for Elementary, Junior High and High School students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), their families and the community.
Giant Steps is currently designated as a therapeutic day school in the State of Illinois licensed and certified to exclusively serve students with a primary diagnosis of Autism.
Our goal is to improve a child's ability to interact, communicate, and develop academic and daily living skills through a one-on-one integrated approach encompassing: Autism Education: Every student attending the Day School at Giant Steps has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to meet their specific needs and goals within four service domains: cognitive learning and awareness, communication abilities, social/emotional development, and motor skills.
Training: The Autism Training Center (ATC) provides guidance and support to families touched by autism. The ATC offers consulting, training and seminars for individuals and families touched by autism, as well as schools, community organizations, early intervention centers, respite providers, police, paramedics, and emergency workers.
Therapy: Speech/communication therapy, occupational therapy, neurologic music therapy, social work and, applied behavior analysis are available in a one-on-one approach tailored to each student's needs.
Specific physical and creative sessions include dance therapy, yoga, fitness training, social and interactive groups, piano and music lessons.
Recreation: Our Rec Center provides after school activities that complement our education curriculum, including a computer lab, sensory and motor rooms, and dance and yoga areas, art and express yourself centers, as well as fitness facilities.
Life Skills: The adult day program offers opportunities for adults with autism to participate in a work environment and to develop necessary job skills to foster greater independence.
Reports from a Resident Alien
"This 'Earth' place sure is weird" Here you will find Lisa Daxer's personal blog.
Daxer is a lover of statistics, volunteering, biomedical science and assisting others with Autism.
You will find a writer who is very thorough and who may make you see things in a way that you may never had before. "
The Book From Anxiety to Meltdown: How Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Anxiety, Experience Meltdowns, Manifest Tantrums, and How You Can Intervene Effectively 1st Edition by Deborah Lipsky
Erie County Public Library Amazon
Google Play Apple Books
Anxiety is the root cause of many of the difficulties experienced by people on the autism spectrum, and is often caused by things such as a change in routine, or sensory overload.
Deborah Lipsky takes a practical look at what happens when things spiral out of control, exploring what leads to meltdowns and tantrums, and what can be done to help.
Drawing on her own extensive personal experience and using real-life examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how they are different, how each can begin, and most important, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place.
Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout, and these are accompanied by calming techniques and suggestions for dealing with tantrums when they occur.
This book will be an essential read for those on the autism spectrum, their families and friends, professionals working with them, and anybody else with an interest in autism spectrum conditions.
The Book: A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Future Horizons Amazon
A cornucopia of ideas, strategies, and concepts that will apply to virtually any situation! The authors address sensory, communication, physical, and social-emotional issues by increasing desired behaviors and decreasing unwanted behaviors. You will learn how to
build sensory diets into everyday activities
use antecedent control
teach students to self-regulate
deal with self-injurious behaviors, physical or verbal aggression
teach toilet training
handle obsessive-compulsive behavior and fixations
deal with crisis/stress/data management
handle data management
and much more.
Whatever problems you face, you'll find helpful solutions to them in this book. This book should be on every teacher's and parent's bookshelf. Great reference source!
The Book Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
On Amazon On Google Play
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity
“A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless “masked” Autistic people who pass as neurotypical. Masking is a common coping mechanism in which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in order to fit in with societal norms, adopting a superficial personality at the expense of their mental health. This can include suppressing harmless stims, papering over communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into situations that cause severe anxiety, all so they aren’t seen as needy or “odd.”
In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares his personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain. Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including:
• Celebrating special interests
• Cultivating Autistic relationships
• Reframing Autistic stereotypes
• And rediscovering your values
It’s time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask—and it’s time for greater public acceptance and accommodation of difference. In embracing neurodiversity, we can all reap the rewards of nonconformity and learn to live authentically, Autistic and neurotypical people alike.
Unmasking for Life: The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically
On Amazon
Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism.
“Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they facilitate a truly fulfilling life.”—Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves, what to feel, and how to live. With his previous book, Unmasking Autism, Devon Price, PhD, has given them the space and the tools to unmask and embrace their neurodiversity. But no matter where you are in the unmasking process, there is still work to be done. Unmasking is more than just a personal process of self-acceptance, after all—it also requires figuring out how to move comfortably throughout life building friendships, nurturing family, pursuing love, finding a means of survival, and expressing oneself on one’s own terms. In order to live a brilliantly unashamed Autistic life, you need more than internal healing—you need practical tools of assertiveness and interpersonal effectiveness, and solutions to the problems of ableism and inaccessibility.
Enter Unmasking for Life, which provides the resources to help you advocate for your needs and invent new ways of living, loving, and being that work with your disability rather than against it. You’ll learn how to develop five key skills for living unmasked in all areas of life:
• Acceptance of change, loss, and uncertainty
• Engagement in productive conflict, discussion, and disagreement
• Transgression of unfair rules, demands, and social expectations
• Tolerance of distress, disagreement, or being disliked
• Creation of new accommodations, relationship structures, and new ways of living
Unmasking for Life will help validate and support you so you can move beyond unmasking your Autism and begin unmasking your world.
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The Book Of Happy, Positive, And Confident Sex For Adults On The Autism Spectrum And Beyond!
Different Roads
From the world-renowned autistic speaker and author, Michael John Carley, comes a guide to sexual activity for individuals on the autism spectrum that is not a leap, but a quantum leap from similar books of the past.
For anyone who feels anxious or negative about the subject, Carley has once again made sex not only fun, but also inclusive. His book is a how-to guide, a primer on relationship structures, a porn clarifier, a masturbation celebrator, and above all, a permission granter to (if not a demander of) pleasure itself.
His writing is passionately critical of the fear-based teachings of the past, crisp, and at times, ingeniously funny.
The brilliant Ha!’s 70-plus, explicit illustrations solidify the joyful nature of this book by depicting people of all sizes, colors, ages, and especially, orientations. For all neurodivergent people who are seeking happy sex lives, THE book has arrived!
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
On Amazon On Google Play
The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of an autistic person is hugely significant. In this widely expanded second edition, Sarah Hendrick combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives.
Outlining the likely impact will be for autistic women and girls throughout their lifespan, Hendrickx surveys everything from diagnosis, childhood, education, adolescence, friendships and sexuality, to employment, pregnancy, parenting, and aging.
With up-to-date content on masking, diagnosis later in life, and a new focus on trans and non-binary voices, as well as a deeper dive into specific health and wellbeing implications including menopause, PCOS, Hypermobility/Ehlers-Danlos, autistic burnout, and alexithymia, this is an invaluable companion for professionals, as well as a guiding light for autistic women to understand and interpret their own experience in context.
The Identity Project
The Identity Project is a comprehensive library of videos and other resources addressing issues of identity, sex, “gender,” and sexuality from a Judeo-Christian worldview, featuring world-class experts.
Our experts speak with clarity and authority based on years of research and relevant experience. They include psychologists, theologians, sociologists, pastors, doctors, and parents who have real-life experience with these concerns.
Autistic Girls network
We are a small registered charity working to support, educate, and bring change. There are resources on here to help, and it will benefit you to take a different route through the site depending on the support you need.
There are routes to learn about : autistic girls gender diversity among autistic people and routes to follow if you’re an autistic woman a parent friends and family teachers and other professionals or employers. To follow those routes, simply click the relevant title on the menu. HelpFilm is a charitable media production company that uses only working professional filmmakers to create high-end videos and animations to small charities across a broad range of valuable causes. (contains upsetting statistics) Channel 4 News special report One of our face to face groups was recently featured on a Channel 4 News special report on autism waiting times – please watch it to understand why our groups are so important and why we need to open more of them. Watch report 4 times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture.
Frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed later (on average up to 6 years later), missed or misdiagnosed, causing long term mental health problems with too many girls feeling too anxious to attend school as a result. Currently the assessment tools used to screen for autism are male-centric.
We want to see tools in place that reflect multiple presentations and needs so that no child’s need goes unrecognised or unsupported. We are currently pilot-validating the Internal Presentation of Autism Checklist that sits within our white paper Autism, Girls and Keeping it All Inside, so expect that to change soon. Our survey had 1123 responses in a week, so there are many people who feel strongly about having screening tools which feel representative. Our vision is for a system that enables autistic girls to thrive, to feel understood and to achieve the best educational outcomes.
Our aim is to raise awareness of autism in girls and others who present in an internal way with health, social care and educational professionals and to bring change.
Not only to the way that autistic girls are assessed and subsequently supported but to the narrative, with updated and positive terminology used to describe autistic traits.
Our private Facebook group supports both autistic girls and women and their extended families, but there are many more who need our help. We are now a registered charity, fundraising to enable us to both fund projects which offer face to face support and campaign for real change.
The Book Trans and Autistic: Stories from Life at the Intersection
Amazon
This ground-breaking book foregrounds the voices of autistic trans people as they speak candidly about how their autism and gender identity intersects and the impact this has on their life.
Drawing upon a wealth of interviews with transgender people on the autism spectrum, the book explores experiences of coming out, with self-discovery, healthcare, family, work, religion and community support, to help dispel common misunderstandings around gender identity and autism, whilst allowing autistic trans people to see their own neurodiverse experiences reflected in these interviews.
The Book Working with Autistic Transgender and Non-Binary People
Amazon
Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals' daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.
Aiming to contextualise the overlap of autism and gender variance, this book features chapters by leading authorities such as Wenn Lawson, Damian Milton, Isabelle Hénault, Reubs Walsh, Lydia X. Z. Brown, and Shain Neumeier as well as other contributors from around the world. The collection is structured in three sections; the first provides interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches on autism and gender as well as the experiences of transgender and non-binary autistic people; the second features professionals discussing their work, the challenges they face and the solutions they find helpful; and the final section presents thoughts and perspectives from trans and non-binary autistic people on various aspects of their experiences, focusing on information that professionals will need to consider and discuss with the people they support.
Combining rich and nuanced accounts of the lives of autistic trans people, practical guidance and information as well as the latest academic research about autistic transgender and non-binary individuals, this unique collection is essential reading for any professional wanting to develop their daily practice.
Autistic Women and Non-Binary Network
The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) is to provide community, support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, nonbinary people, and all others of marginalized genders.
AWN Network is dedicated to building a supportive community where we can share our experiences in an understanding, diverse and inclusive environment.
AWN is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences in our community.
We welcome all women, transgender and cisgender, non-binary and genderqueer people, Two-Spirit people, people who have at anytime identified as women or girls, and all other people of marginalized genders or of no gender.
AWN recognizes and affirms all people’s gender identities and expressions, as well as choices about disclosure, transition, and going stealth.
Our goal is to dispel stereotypes and misinformation which perpetuate unnecessary fears surrounding an autism diagnosis.
We seek to share information which works to build acceptance and understanding of disability. Welcome to AWN Network!
This section is intended for everyone, but especially those interested in self-advocacy for themselves, and also on behalf of an Autistic individual using this information. Here you will see advocacy resources primarily related to but not limited to: Self-advocacy about Autism. This includes books, blogs, legal aid, YouTube channels, and more.
Center For Self Advocacy
Our services are in line with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
We assist individuals by implementing a person-centered approach through peer support and enhancing the quality of life by fostering independent living skills.
Our services promote equality for people with disabilities and enable them to be productive members of society. CSA also develops effective, professional partnerships in collaboration with the individuals we serve.
Parent Network of WNY
Parent Network of WNY is a not-for-profit agency that provides education and resources for families of individuals with special needs (birth through adulthood) and for professionals.
Parent Network of WNY provides 1-on-1 Support and education through resources, workshops and support groups to assist families of individuals with disabilities to understand their disability and navigate the support service system.
The majority of Parent Network of WNY’s staff and board members are parents of children with disabilities, which provides a unique perspective, personal experience and empathy to the families we reach. Since the reorganization in 2001,
Parent Network of WNY has served around 10,000 people a year.
Fantastic Friends of WNY Inc.
is a non-profit, all-volunteer social organization for individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Children and adults have a great time at events, socializing and making friends. Parents are able to enjoy respite or socialize with other parents during events.
Our events are held at various handicapped accessible locations throughout Western New York.
Special needs individuals are paired with a 1:1 volunteer "buddy" at events to assist them with socializing and the event's activities.
Our special needs center located at 1284 French Rd, Depew, NY is a great place to socialize.
Some center activities are martial fitness/arts, arts & crafts, music, dances, games, programs by the D'Youville College Occupational Therapy Department and special events.
IncludeNYC
INCLUDEnyc fosters positive futures and enhances the quality of life for young people with any disability from birth to age 26 and their families in New York City.
We promote access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities for young people, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community.
Art of Friendship social skills
We are neurodiversity specialists who help children and teens with autism, ADHD, and learning differences learn critical social skills and awareness to decrease struggle and anxiety, and find greater success navigating their social world.
Over two decades, our passion for teaching social skills ignited constant program development, including social skills groups, Camp Pegasus, neurodiversity consultation at schools and summer camps, and embedding social skills training program in schools.
The goal? Creating the ideal social-coping skills training environment for your child or group . Welcome to one of the oldest and highly regarded social skills programs in the Philadelphia region!
Autistic Reality
Autistic Reality provides quality advocacy for the disabled population—with an emphasis on autism—based on realistic expectations in today’s society by representing that population in a number of fora, including meetings, dialogues, lobbying, conferences, task forces, endorsements, editorial work, and public speaking endeavors.
Autistic Reality also helps others facilitate their work by using photography, social media, events planning, editorial work, and other sundry public relations measures. Come check the My Services page to see what I have to offer.
Charitable and public services, as well as those of not for profits, are free. For private and/or exclusive services, see the My Services page for rates.
See the About Me page to learn more about me. Under the About Me tab, see the My Advocacy page, the My Courses page, the My Disabilities page, and the My Publications page to see my experience advocating for people with disabilities, and the lessons that have prepared me for that advocacy in college and in life.
Check out the Testimonials page to see what others have to say about my work!
Fill out the Contact Me page to drop me a line.
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism (TPGA)
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism (TPGA) is the resource we wish we'd had when autism first became part of our lives: a one-stop source for carefully curated, evidence-based, neurodiversity-steeped information from autistic people, parents, and autism professionals.
The goal of TPGA is to help you fast-forward past society’s rampant autism fabrications and negativity, by providing clear, thoughtfully presented, balanced, and referenced information.
We also want you to understand that autism awareness and acceptance are not merely noble but necessary attitudes -- and are separate matters from the autistic and other autism communities’ never-ending fights for medical, legal, social, and educational accommodation.
Our belief is that all autism approaches should mirror the physicians’ credo “First, do no harm.” But how do you determine when benefits outweigh potential damage?
The pseudoscience so often promoted as “autism treatments” has a handful of consistent identifying characteristics.
Ask yourself: Does this practitioner or vendor promise miracles that no one else seems to achieve?
Is the person promising the outcome also asking me for money?
Do I find any scientific research supporting their claims, or are there only individual (often emotional) testimonials of effects?
Does the practitioner or vendor promise a blanket “cure” for unrelated disorders, such as grouping together allergies and autism; or autism and ADHD; or autism, diabetes, cancer, and allergies?
Does the practitioner or vendor have strong credentials as an expert in the therapies they’re promising, or in the field of autism?
Thinking critically is one of the most important actions we can take for those we love, and for ourselves.
Thinking critically starts with listening critically: You will find frank autistic voices on this site, sharing opinions, insights, and experience on a wide range of topics.
They deserve your full attention, consideration, and respect. You may also notice that many autistic contributors appear in dual or triple roles as autism parents and/or autism professionals, and that some prefer to capitalize the term Autistic.
We hope that, with the support of the contributors to Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism, you will find your rational self — and embrace the best, fact-based autism approaches and attitudes.
We also hope you'll realize how important it is to maintain the attitude “I love someone who is autistic and…” rather than “I love someone who is autistic but…” Whether that person you love is your child, or yourself.
Special Needs Network L.A.
Special Needs Network’s mission is to raise public awareness of developmental disabilities and to impact public policy, while providing education and resources to families, children and adults.
SNN serves as a link between under-served communities and mainstream developmental disability organizations and governmental institutions, which often fail to address issues specific to these communities. SNN firmly believes that dignity, hope and opportunity are the birthright of all children.
Founded in 2005, Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) grew out of the struggles of Areva D. Martin, Esq. after her son Marty was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2.
After finding it incredibly difficult to access services for Marty, Ms. Martin became aware of the enormous challenges faced by families affected by developmental disabilities in underserved communities – in particular, the neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
A Harvard-trained attorney, Ms. Martin used her entrepreneurial and legal skills, as well as her own experiences navigating the complex system of care, to create a parent-centered organization with a mission to help the communities in need through four resolutions:
1. Reduce the waiting period for families to have their children diagnosed; 2. Bring education, resources, and services directly to the community; 3. Provide unique learning opportunities for children and young adults with developmental disabilities; and 4. Forge an action-based coalition of families empowered to self-advocate at all levels of government.
These urgent resolutions were the seeds that blossomed into Special Needs Network and our long list of programs that today serve thousands of families in the Los Angeles area and throughout the state of California.
In May of 2005, we hosted an event that sent shockwaves all the way from South Los Angeles to Sacramento. It was a town hall style meeting held in the heart of the community at the Challenger Boys and Girls Club on South Vermont.
More than a thousand family members and caregivers turned out to show their support at this inaugural event, which was aptly titled “Impact of Autism on Communities of Color.”
Among those in attendance were key local and state officials, many of whom heard for the first time the frustrations of families who are struggling to deal with an unjust system.
Next, we followed this successful event with a series of comprehensive training programs designed specifically for parents of special needs children seeking help in navigating the complex system of care on their own – our flagship Parent Advocacy Mentor Program (PAM).
Since then, our roster of programs have grown to include Tools for Transformation Conference, Joe Patton Inclusion Camp (Camp JPAC), Back to School Inclusion and Resource Fair, Christmas Care Exchange and Toy Giveaways, and many more. (Learn more about our work.)
Focusing on health and human services, education and awareness, and outreach and advocacy, our programs have provided resources and services to more than 20,000 families to date, effectively establishing Special Needs Network as the premier nonprofit organization in South Los Angeles working on issues of autism and related developmental disabilities.
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As an individual rights attorney and parent of an Autistic child herself, Areva Martin shares clear, step-by-step instructions on how parents can assert themselves-with doctors, teachers, school officials, neighbors, or even family members-and get the best results for their child.
Practical and inspiring, with personal stories from other parents of Autistic children, The Everyday Advocate offers real-world actions that work and teaches parents the skills to become better advocates for their children.
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This book details Mr. Mayerson’s extensive career providing legal defense and counsel for ASD children and their families.
While an understanding of the law and the applicable statutes is important, the primary focus of Autism’s Declaration of Independence is substance and practicality, with a constant eye on the ultimate outcome.
Pretty much any student can “graduate” from the public education system.
However, what steps can be taken to make sure that a student with the potential to do so has sufficiently acquired the functional skills for graduating to something that is personally meaningful and fulfilling for them?
The transition to adulthood when IDEA’s educational entitlements come to an end is, of course, the “main event.”
With so much uncertainty in the world of education, this book is a timely and crucial resource for all Autism families and professionals. This stupid thing on my team
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people. ASAN's supporters include Autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators and friends.
ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to educate communities and improve public perceptions of autism.
Our activities include public policy advocacy, community engagement to encourage inclusion and respect for neurodiversity, quality of life oriented research, and the development of Autistic cultural activities.
We provide information about autism to the public through a number of different educational, outreach and systems change related projects. Nothing about us, without us!
The book start here a guide for parents of autistic kids by the autistic self advocacy Network
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When you are starting to learn about autism, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. You might have heard negative things about autism, or feel worried about your child's future. But it is going to be okay. Your kid is still the same kid they were before you knew they were autistic. All the things you love about them haven't changed. Now that you know that they are autistic, you are going to be able to understand them better. That's what this booklet is for. We'll tell you the facts about autism. We'll talk about how to find good services, and about your kid's rights in school. Most importantly, we'll talk about how to support your autistic child as they learn and grow.
The book Home and community-based Services a guide for self advocates by the autistic self advocacy Network
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ASAN partnered with the Autism NOW Center to produce Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self Advocates. This handbook was designed to help people with disabilities find and use resources that empower us to live and be in charge of our own lives in our own homes and communities with the supports that we need.
The handbook explains Medicaid home and community-based waivers, how to access them, and what alternatives are available for people who don’t qualify for certain government programs. It also has information about self-directing your support services, and outlines different options for supports we can use for housing, employment, daily living, and accessing our communities.
Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood by the autistic self advocacy Network
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ASAN partnered with the Family Network on Disabilities to produce Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood. This plain language handbook was created to help young autistic people understand and plan for their transition to adult life.
Roadmap can be used in different ways. Chapters 2-6 lay the groundwork for understanding and preparing for transition. These chapters cover:
self-determination and self-advocacy
legal rights
how to make a transition plan
how to get supports, and
what supported decision-making is and how to use it.
Chapters 7-10 are content chapters. These chapters give in-depth information about the different things you'll need to think about as you go through transition planning. While each of these chapters focuses on a different topic, they all have sections about the important laws you should know and how that topic fits into your transition plan. The topics covered in these chapters are:
post-secondary education
employment
housing and independent living, and
health care.
While Roadmap's primary audience is transition-age youth, the handbook can be used as a general resource by autistic people at any stage of life. We are also currently developing a version of this resource that is not specific to transition.
The book Knowing Why: Adult-Diagnosed Autistic People on Life and Autism by the autistic self advocacy Network
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What happens when you make it to adulthood before finding out you're autistic?
As A.J. Odasso writes in this anthology: “You spend a lot of time wondering what’s wrong without ever knowing why.”
This anthology includes essays from a diverse group of adult-diagnosed autistic people. Our essays reflect the value of knowing why—why we are different from so many other people, why it can be so hard to do things others can take for granted, and why there is often such a mismatch between others’ treatment of us and our own needs, skills, and experiences. Essay topics include recovering from burnout, exploring our passions and interests, and coping with sensory overload, especially in social situations.
If you know you're autistic, are beginning to wonder, share similarities with autistic people, or want to support an adult autistic friend or family member—or if you simply want to know why it's so important that autistic adults know we're autistic—this book is for you.
Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self Advocates by the autistic self-advocacy Network
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ASAN partnered with the Autism NOW Center to produce Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self Advocates. This handbook was designed to help people with disabilities find and use resources that empower us to live and be in charge of our own lives in our own homes and communities with the supports that we need.
The handbook explains Medicaid home and community-based waivers, how to access them, and what alternatives are available for people who don’t qualify for certain government programs. It also has information about self-directing your support services, and outlines different options for supports we can use for housing, employment, daily living, and accessing our communities.
Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those with Other Disabilities by the autistic self advocacy Network
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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is honored to join The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation in presenting Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those With Other Disabilities, a resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in the disability rights movement. Empowering Leadership is a clear, detailed guide to help college students with disabilities build a strong community of disability activists at their school, practice effective self-advocacy, and ensure that the legacy of disability advocacy continues long after they have graduated. In this handbook, you will find in-depth information on establishing a disability advocacy group at your school, navigating disability and mental health services, and ensuring that disabled students have a voice on campus. Among the wealth of content in this handbook is information on how to determine the difference between reasonable and unreasonable accommodations and how to request reasonable accommodation, tips on organizing meetings and events, and a variety of other tools and strategies for equipping student activists to effectively advocate for change on campus, share disability culture, and make the most of your college experience On behalf of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, we wish you the best of luck as you continue to grow as activists, students, and self-advocates. Nothing About Us, Without Us!
The Book Welcome to the Autistic Community by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
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This book is about what it means to be a part of the autistic community. Autistic people wrote this book. Some autistic people are just learning about their autism. We wanted to welcome them and give them a lot of important information all in one place.
This book talks about what autism is and how it affects our lives. It talks about our history, our community, and our rights. We wrote this book in plain language so that more people can understand it.
We wrote this book for autistic people, but anyone can read it. If you are not autistic, this book can help you support autistic people you know. If you are wondering whether you might be autistic, this book can help you learn more. If you are autistic, think you might be autistic, or if you want to better understand autistic people, this book is for you.
Welcome to the autistic community!
Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy by the autistic self advocacy Network
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Leaving high school and going to college is complicated for everyone. But if you're a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education for the first time, it might be a little bit more complicated for you. Maybe you're worried about getting accommodations, getting places on time, or dealing with sensory issues in a new environment.
Maybe you could use some advice on how to stay healthy at school, handle dating and relationships, or talk to your friends and classmates about your disability. Maybe you want to talk to someone who's already dealt with these issues. That's where we come in.
Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college.
We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions.
But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing.
So as you go back to school, check out a copy of Navigating College for yourself or your loved one. We’ve done this all before--let us help you out.
Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking by the autistic self advocacy Network
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Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking is a collection of essays written by and for Autistic people. Spanning from the dawn of the Neurodiversity movement to the blog posts of today, Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking catalogues the experiences and ethos of the Autistic community and preserves both diverse personal experiences and the community's foundational documents together side by side.
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective is a therapy, education and advocacy international collaborative for licensed SLPs/OTs/PTs and assistants.
Our vision is to provide parents, caregivers and clients free access to a worldwide directory of credentialed and licensed pro-neurodiversity-focused therapists.
The Therapist Neurodiversity Collective advocates for changes in therapy practices to reflect presuming competence in the people we serve, upholding the human rights of the disabled and respecting communication and sensory differences.
The Therapist Neurodiversity Collective actively partners with neurodivergent and disabled people to provide resources, educational opportunities, and continuing education units which reflect our core values, to the public and to therapists and educators.
Respectability
RespectAbility is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with employers, entertainment leaders, governors, policy makers, educators, self-advocates, non-profits, faith-based organizations, philanthropists and the media to fight stigmas and advance opportunities.
Led by diverse people with disabilities and allies, RespectAbility knows that people with disabilities and their families have the same hopes and dreams as everyone else.
GLAAD
Our Story Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change.
GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Serving as a storyteller, media force, resource, and advocate, GLAAD tackles tough issues and provokes dialogue so that authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized.
GLAAD strives to protect all that has been accomplished and helps create a world where everyone can live the life they love. GLAAD’s Mission As a dynamic media force, GLAAD ensures fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.
Autistic Mama
I’m Kaylene, an autistic mom of 6 neurodiverse kiddos from newborn to nine years old.
Five years ago we finally got a doctor to listen to our concerns for my son A-Man, and we started our Autism Journey.
It wasn’t long before I learned that I am also autistic myself, but in the 90’s girls like me were called ‘weird’ instead of autistic.
Since then, I’ve made it my life’s work to help parents of autistic children become better parents, advocates, and autism allies.
I believe that together we can change society to become a more accepting & inclusive to autistics. And you, friend, are a major part of that mission.
Autism Hear Us Now
As a non-partisan independent expenditure-only Political Action Committee, we are determined to identify and support the election of officials who will support the following issues:
• Aid programs that create classroom environments that are structured to assist the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Provide training and assistance to teachers of special needs programs.
• Provide education and training for first responders to better recognize the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Further assist in educating the citizens to better understand the myriad of signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.(COPAA)
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates is a national American advocacy association of parents of children with disabilities, their attorneys, advocates, and others who support the educational and civil rights of children with disabilities.
The website provides important information about entitlements under federal law and is divided into resources for students and families, attorneys, advocates, and related professionals, and a peer to peer connection site.
Bet Tzedek Free Legal Services
Hundreds of thousands of Angelenos cannot afford housing, food, or medicine – let alone an attorney.
Even though free legal aid helps ensure access to justice and basic necessities for the most vulnerable among us, there is not enough legal aid available: for every legal aid attorney in California, there are more than 6,000 eligible clients who need assistance.
Bet Tzedek is a non-profit law firm committed to addressing this challenge.
We provide free, comprehensive legal assistance and representation, volunteer and court-based self-help services, and legal education to more than 20,000 people each year.
Bet Tzedek’s services keep families in their homes; secure care for those with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities; protect seniors from abuse and real estate fraud; ensure access to safe housing and legal wages; and obtain guardianships for children to stay in safe, stable homes.
EBCALA
The purpose of EBCALA is to educate lawyers, advocates and parents about the legal challenges of autism. Formed in late 2008, EBCALA provides training, resources and a forum within which to advance legal and advocacy strategies to improve the lives of those with autism.
The autism community faces severe legal hurdles in many areas, including special education, insurance, healthcare, family law, criminal law and tort law, particularly related to vaccine injury.
Since 2009, EBCALA has organized an annual conference each May in Chicago, Illinois during the Autism One conference to address the unique legal needs of the autism community.
EBCALA has submitted amicus briefs in recent court cases of critical importance to the autism community.
It filed an amicus brief in Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court about the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, and in Cedillo v. HHS, a case on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from the Omnibus Autism Proceeding.
EBCALA also partnered with Pace Law School to undertake a study of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program of the Court of Federal Claims.
EBCALA board members frequently lecture, present testimony, and write articles on the legal issues of significance to the autism community.
The Center will continue to research, teach and train people on the legal challenges facing the autism community and serve as a legal resource to the autism community.
EBCALA is dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Birt, a remarkable lawyer and parent advocate who fought to recognize and address the legal needs of the autism community.
This is for anyone who is an autistic individual or knows one who is looking for employment. Here you will see resources to help autistic individuals transfer from school life to adult life. These include books, organizations, websites, and jobs that employ autistic people.
NY Able Program
NY ABLE Program The New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program:
• encourages and assists individuals and families to save private funds in accounts in the program to support individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life.
• is intended to supplement, but not supplant, benefits provided through Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, private insurance and other sources.
• is exempt from tax on its earnings and distributions, provided the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses.
Spectrum Success LLC
Spectrum Success is dedicated to supporting meaningful employment opportunities with competitive salaries for individuals on the Autism Spectrum by:
Teaching our clients the job skills needed to thrive in a job setting that they are passionate about
Educating employers and raising awareness within the community on the benefits of hiring an individual on the Autism Spectrum
Supporting our clients as they learn and practice the skills needed to provide for themselves independently
Merakey
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.
We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations.
We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
Clinical Corner: Develop Goals for the Future from the Association for Science and Autism Treatment (ASAT)
There may be some good curricula that can be used at an older age (e.g., Partington’s Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)). Curricula like the AFLS include measuring basic living skills, vocational skills, home skills, community participation, and independent living skills.
That said, there are several reports that highlight areas to consider in programming for any individual. Peter Gerhardt (2009) developed a paper that covers what services are available for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and considerations that should be made.
The Drexel Autism Institute put out a report discussing transitions into adulthood (Roux, Shattuck, Rast, Rava, & Anderson, 2015).
This question will be answered using information from both reports as well as clinical experience working with children and adults with ASD over the past 18 years. Both reports highlight the importance of starting early.
For example, on average, transition planning and working towards future goals should begin by 14 years of age, although in some states this may happen earlier.
In many high schools and programs, this type of planning happens much later, but the reason 14 years is recommended is because it can take several years to teach job or recreational skills, as well as any skills that need to be taught well before the ultimate desired outcome.
Also, more time allows for assessing and incorporating changing and developing interests over time. It is ideal that all these skills are incorporated into the students’ school program.
Skill areas may include planning for a vocation, post-secondary education, recreation and leisure, community safety, transportation, vacationing, health and wellness, sexuality instruction, handling crisis and interacting with first responders, daily living, and communication.
Joanne Laura Movement Therapy
Autism Movement Therapy, Inc is a nonprofit organization, focused on serving the autism & special needs community through providing a structured movement & music program as well as providing advocacy and community outreach to create understanding and bring dignity to the spectrum community across the globe.
Through cognitive re-mapping, Joanne Lara's successful Autism Movement Therapy® is an interhemispheric SENSORY INTEGRATION technique incorporating movement and music in collaboration with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic IEP goals.
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Based on the Autism Works Now!® Workplace Readiness Workshop, this interactive resource shows how to help students aged 14-17 develop the necessary transition skills for getting and keeping a meaningful job, with accompanying worksheets available to download.
Structured around 2-hour weekly sessions over an eight month period, the program is ideal for teaching to groups of students with autism. It covers essential topics such as organization and time management, interview skills, appropriate workplace attire, and networking. It advises on how to arrange a field trip to local businesses so students can gain experience of being in the workplace. Worksheets and questionnaires help to track progress and discover what types of job will be appropriate based on an individual's skills and interests, and the book also includes a template for creating effective resumes.
Working with Autistic Transgender and Non-Binary People
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Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals' daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.
Aiming to contextualise the overlap of autism and gender variance, this book features chapters by leading authorities such as Wenn Lawson, Damian Milton, Isabelle Hénault, Reubs Walsh, Lydia X. Z. Brown, and Shain Neumeier as well as other contributors from around the world. The collection is structured in three sections; the first provides interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches on autism and gender as well as the experiences of transgender and non-binary autistic people; the second features professionals discussing their work, the challenges they face and the solutions they find helpful; and the final section presents thoughts and perspectives from trans and non-binary autistic people on various aspects of their experiences, focusing on information that professionals will need to consider and discuss with the people they support.
Combining rich and nuanced accounts of the lives of autistic trans people, practical guidance and information as well as the latest academic research about autistic transgender and non-binary individuals, this unique collection is essential reading for any professional wanting to develop their daily practice.
Rock Autism
Our objective is to address the reality of living with autism and raise funds to develop, support and grow local music, film and arts programs serving autistic youth.
We aim for them to develop a craft that leads to a career in their given field of interest, keeping them free from committing crime, drug addiction and alcohol abuse; reducing isolation and integrating them into society
Exceptional Minds Studio
Exceptional Minds is a professional training academy and studio for visual effects artists and animators with autism.
Based in Los Angeles, we are a non-profit organization that transforms expectations through our mission of employability, self-sufficiency and inclusion.
Our academy provides individuals on the autism spectrum with the technical and behavioral skills required for employment in the entertainment fields of animation and post production visual effects.
Our studio contracts for paid industry digital arts projects—providing hands-on experience and employment opportunities for our artists.
Our goal is to break the vicious stereotypes resulting in low expectations that burden those in our society with special needs. Our guiding principle is the quest for inclusion and opportunity.
ACCES-VR Adult Services
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goals.
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Delivering Jobs
Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics, in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation, are teaming up to launch Delivering Jobs, an inclusion campaign dedicated to creating pathways to one million employment and leadership opportunities for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences by 2025.
The Delivering Jobs campaign is building a foundation of sustainability for inclusive workplaces through consumer awareness and community activation, skills development and job preparedness, and workforce commitment and readiness.
Spectrum Careers
Job Seekers Find the right job on The Spectrum Careers Use videos and pictures to build your resume and find job postings that utilize them as well
Employer Employers It's your job to find the right people - it's our job to make it easier Post your jobs on The Spectrum Careers and reach a large and dedicated workforce: the autism community
Service Provider Service Providers Connect your clients to jobs like never before Reaching out and helping job seekers and employers is even easier with the tools The Spectrum Careers provides you
Auticon
Auticon is an international IT service provider and the first company in Germany to exclusively employ people on the autism spectrum as Technology consultants.
We are extremely proud of our autism-positive work culture, recognizing each employee for their individual strengths and talents and delivering outstanding quality to our customers.
Java Joy
A program of the non-profit ESP Inc. (Formerly Extra Special People, Inc.), Java Joy was created in 2016 as a way to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while giving the community one-of-a-kind opportunities for engagement.
Java Joy exists to create experiences of unmatched joy through moments of engagement with people of all abilities.
Bitty & Beau's Coffee | It's More Than A Cup Of Coffee
Amy married “Mr. Wright” 26 years ago. They’re the proud parents of four children – the two youngest,
Bitty & Beau, having Down syndrome – which makes them feel like the luckiest people on the planet.
As advocates for the value, inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Wrights have dedicated their lives to making the world a better place for their children and others living with disabilities.
The Wrights opened the original Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, January 2016 in Wilmington, NC
NEXT for Autism
NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of services for people with Autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs.
We believe that individuals with Autism have the potential to live fulfilling, productive lives when supported by excellent services and connected to their communities.
We continually ask, what’s next for people on the Autism spectrum?
Article -- Rent.com How to Find an Accessible Apartment
Here you will see an article by Rent.com that details eight important steps someone who's disabled must consider when renting or buying an apartment. Highlights include: Preparing a must-have accessible features list, considering doing a virtual tour of the apartment, considering, in a physical tour is needed, when a tenant must know their rights, among other things.
Resources For Treating, Diagnoses and Treatments
This section is intended for everyone who has tried conventional treatments when all other conventional treatments have been exhausted. Here you will see Treatments information. This is non-conventional info about medical 'treatments' related to Autism for non conventional use. These resources include: books, articles, diets, doctors with supplements, medical cannabis (marijuana), and mom support groups.
Environmental Health Center (EHC Buffalo)
Environmental Health Center–Buffalo (EHC Buffalo) was founded by Kalpana Patel, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, DABEM, a board-certified and leading environmental medicine specialist.
Dr Patel practices Functional, Integrative, and Environmental medicine. Dr. Patel established her practice to offer specialized care to patients in Buffalo, New York, and throughout New York State, as well as other domestic and international patients.
She provides comprehensive evaluations of a wide range of medical issues and diseases, with a focus on the indoor and outdoor environments in which patients live and work.
716synergy
At Synergy Nutrition and Wellness we offer Designed Clinical Nutrition based on the consumption of real whole food.
This allows the body to repair and heal itself just as nature intended it to. This means we do things a little differently.
We believe that the body can heal itself in extraordinary ways when it is given the nutrients and support that it needs.
When the right combination of natural health therapies and whole food supplementation comes together, we call this synergy and that is what heals the human body and spirit.
The Forum Institute Environmental and nutritional strategies for safe pregnancies and healthy children (P2I).
The Forum began as a division of the Northwest Autism Foundation. NWAF had worked with great success to validate the previously novel concept that autism is at least partly the result of environmental factors – and therefore a condition that can in many cases be prevented and/or treated.
How It Began In 2004, NWAF, in cooperation with Massachusetts General Hospital, raised $1.5 million to establish the Autism Treatment Network (ATN).
Initially involving experts in various medical disciplines at six treating hospitals, ATN was the first network of its kind to bring together physicians of diverse specialties in order to bridge gaps in knowledge and thereby improve treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Today ATN remains the premier university ASD research program.
The Forum’s mandate was to broaden the intellectual and scientific base of NWAF’s message by convening think tanks of leading researchers and then publishing results.
Autism: One Part of a More General Problem Through the work of its think tanks,The Forum gained a new perspective: autism appeared as a special case of a more general public health problem – the increasing incidence of problem pregnancies and of serious, chronic disorders among infants and young children.
The Forum also learned that the relevant scientific and medical research communities had accepted for years that environmental factors were chief causes of much of this public health problem.
Means had even been developed and tested whereby a woman contemplating a baby could be guided through toxin avoidance, proper nutrition and other healthy behavior choices and thus dramatically increase her odds of a healthy pregnancy and of a healthy baby.
But these means remained largely unused.
Medical practitioners ignored them and the general public was unaware they existed.
Publicizing the Science
The Forum then chose to become an independent foundation whose first project is to publicize effectively the science of healthy pregnancies and infants – and to offer mothers-to-be a specific, step-by-step regimen designed on the basis of that science, that they can follow on their own or with a trained medical practitioner.
This is Preconception-to-infancy, or P2i for short.
What’s Next for The Forum?
Once its P2i initiative is underway, The Forum will launch other public health initiatives into the public consciousness.
First up will be the One-Year Project – which will build on the “Early Identification” paper (cited above), under the leadership of co-author and Forum director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh.
THE PREGNANCY ADVANTAGE™
I am a Board Certified OBGYN, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and Certified Health Coach with 28 years of clinical practice after my residency.
I was not taught about nutrition as it relates to fertility in my original training, but I have been studying plant-based nutrition for the past 7 years.
I have a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies, and I have obtained over 150 hours of continuing education in plant-based nutrition.
I personally eat a low-fat whole plant food diet with minimal oil, salt or sugar. I needed to learn how to cook food without oil, and took the Rouxbe Cooking School Forks Over Knives 3-month course.
I am a certified health coach, through Health Coach Institute and have helped many individuals transform their diets and their approach to food and health.
I have seen remarkable disease reversal in my clients, and believe strongly in the power of transformational coaching. I am also ethically vegan and was trained as a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, though Main Street Vegan Academy.
The Book How to Prevent Autism: Expert Advice from Medical Professionals by Dara Berger
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The statistics are alarming and become more so every year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, making it one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States.
Further, the CDC estimates that parents with a child on the autism spectrum can have nearly a 20 percent chance of having a second child with autism.
In How to Prevent Autism, Dara Berger shares her personal journey with autism.
She describes everything that went wrong with her son that led to an autism diagnosis and everything she did differently to prevent her daughter from suffering the same fate.
She interviews eight well-known ASD experts--including doctors, nutritionists, nurses, and scientists--about the factors that have led to the growing epidemic of autism.
Based on the best practices for preventing autism in children, each professional offers perspectives grounded in their own research and their patients’ improvements.
The book covers every detail--from the importance of mothers’ cleaning out their bodies preconception, through common genetic mutations that may put children at risk, to the crucial role of nutrition in prevention.
The Autism Community in Action (TACA)
In September 1999, the word “autism” rang through my ears like a cannon shot across the bow.
My husband and I knew something was not going well with our son Jeff, but we would have never guessed it was autism.
Following that fateful visit with the neurologist, we visited many other professionals including medical doctors, speech pathologists, audiologists, and behaviorists.
The list seemed endless. The common message we were given: Autism has no hope, no cure. In fact, the first three medical doctors recommended that my family find “institutional placement” for Jeff who was the ripe old age of 2½ years at the time.
Refusing to give up on our son, my husband and I spent hundreds of hours talking to any and all parents of a child diagnosed with autism, reading dozens of recommended books, watching countless hours of educational videos, and of course, surfing the internet constantly.
We were determined that our beloved son would grow far beyond his label and that he would have a future that was wonderful and amazing despite his autism diagnosis. Early on, the most important step for us was to GET BUSY. It was up to us, HIS PARENTS, to make a difference for his future.
The early days of our son’s diagnosis were frustrating. Those countless hours spent researching, reading, talking – wasn’t there a better way? Wasn’t there SOMEONE who had already done the same research and search for answers before, who could have brought us up-to-speed much sooner for us to help our son faster?
Fast forward to November 2000, when our daughter Lauren (at the advanced age of 16) recommended that we start a parent support group.
Both my husband and I felt we were not qualified but we definitely wanted the company of other families going through the same struggles for social gatherings and to share information, especially new research and treatments options as they became available.
We also hoped to build a community where parents would be inspired by each other’s steadfast hopes for their children’s futures and who would be passionate about autism education for themselves and other similarly struggling families and raising awareness in the general public.
TACA began with a small handful of families in a living room in 2000.
By the end of 2017, we serve over 55,000 families around the United States. From a grassroots beginning in Southern California, TACA expanded nationwide and now has a physical presence via our Chapters in 27 states and a virtual presence in the rest of the nation.
Where is my son Jeff now? He is in his early 20’s, got into his first choice college, learning same curriculum as his typical peers with a great grade point average.
He still has a part-time aide. He talks, makes jokes, gives out hugs, loves concerts, plays guitar, socializes with typical friends, and is an active member of the society with a bright future.
He also happens to be the sweetest, kindest person I know and is practically always smiling. That is a far cry from his early diagnosis and the initial prognosis for his future.
TACA’s goal is to provide education, support, and information to parents to help their children diagnosed with autism be the very best they can be, with the hope of recovery.
Today, there are many, many treatment options that help alleviate many of the symptoms suffered by our children diagnosed with autism.
Let us share our collective, hard-won knowledge and experience with your family so your child’s treatment can begin right away.
Ask about the autism journey because we are families with autism who have already “been there and done that” with many of our children.
Some of us are still working hard everyday with our children for whom we never give up hope. We are Families with Autism Helping Families with Autism.
The autism journey is not an easy one. It’s a marathon, not a sprint; so take each minute, hour, or day, one at a time. It will be difficult, but it will also be incredibly rewarding, because it will change your life, your family’s life, and most importantly, the lives of your children with autism to all enjoy a brighter future.
I wish all families treating and caring for their children with autism the very best possible outcomes for their children as they continue forward on the autism journey.
Natural Living Family
Natural Living Family is the sister ministry of BibleHealth.com & Bible Health Academy. We help Christians go from skepticism, confusion, and intimidation about natural living to confidence, clarity, and a more abundant life!
Founded by Dr. Eric & Sabrina Zielinski, we believe that the abundant life that Christ refers to in John 10:10 is made up of SEVEN key areas and that we need to strive to care for each of them to experience true Biblical health. These seven areas include: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, financial, occupational, and social.
Each area is connected to each other and, like a chain, you are only as strong as your weakest link. If your physical body isn’t performing how it should, it’s going to weigh you down emotionally and cause strain in your relationships.
If your job isn’t going well or you aren’t working up to your full potential, it’s going to impact your financial health and your mental health by raising your stress levels.
And so on.
We believe that enjoying Biblical health, then, is about finding balance in all aspects of life and seeking to improve each and every area without letting one lag behind.
Kristinsel by Gonzalez
Kristin Selby Gonzalez knows all too well the challenges of understanding the many aspects of autism spectrum disorder.
Kristin’s own son, Jaxson, was a very sick little boy.
Diagnosed with autism at age 2 ½ , Jaxson struggled significantly with impaired digestion and food intolerances.
This produced a great deal of gastrointestinal distress and with it, many behavioral reactions to the discomfort and inflammation.
Kristin found in her research that even though autism is classified as a developmental disorder, many are affected with dietary challenges as well as many other underlying medical issues.
Kristin has been working with her son for over nine years and has seen him progress from a withdrawn child with no language, to a playful and interactive boy speaking in full sentences, riding a bike, reading and telling his mommy he loves her.
Kristin has gained an extraordinary body of knowledge and experience with educational and biomedical interventions as well as play therapy, enzyme therapy, sensory integration and dietary interventions.
With her experience, she has set out on a crusade to spread hope for recovery and inspire families across the nation!
The Gaps Diet
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a degree in Medicine and Postgraduate degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition.
In her clinic in Cambridge she specializes in nutrition for children and adults with behavioral and learning disabilities, and adults with digestive and immune system disorders she is also one of the predominant experts in the gaps diet.
The Tesseract -- Tessmed
Based on the most radical advancement in drug and nutrient delivery technology in medical history, Tesseract is bringing to market a large portfolio of unique, breakthrough products that are already transforming doctor and patient expectations on bioavailability, efficacy, and outcome.
Conceived and developed by industry leader Al Czap, widely known and respected as the Founder, former CEO, and architect of Thorne Research and its success.
Tesseract’s patent-pending technology promises to revolutionize health for patients caught in the modern world cycle of compromised diets, environmental insults, and illnesses caused by the pharmaceutical maze of antibiotics and damaging prescription drugs.
Walsh Research Institute
The non-profit Walsh Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to unraveling the biochemistry of mental disorders and development of improved clinical treatments through scientific research and medical practitioner education.
The organization was founded by William J. Walsh, PhD, FACN, an internationally recognized expert on biochemical imbalances, in 2008. Walsh Research Institute’s current research includes studies in DNA methylation in individuals with schizophrenia, the role of epigenetics in autism prevention and mental health, oxidative stress in disease conditions, and underlying causes of bipolar disorder.
Dr. Walsh directs international physician training programs which have resulted in over 1,000 physicians from 45 countries educated in his non-drug, advanced nutrient therapy protocols.
Mensah Medical
Mensah Medical is an international biomedical practice headquartered in Lisle, IL. Judith Bowman MD and Albert Mensah MD co-founded the practice focused on treating both pediatric and adult patients using Advanced Nutrient Therapy within the discipline of Orthomolecular medicine. Answering the need for specialists with backgrounds in both traditional and natural medicine, Drs. Mensah and Bowman co-founded Mensah Medical in 2009. They have extended their practice to include several outreach clinics throughout the country, regularly speak at conferences, participate in training sessions for physicians, and consult with health care professionals.
They work closely with Walsh Research Institute updating therapies and protocols, initiating new cutting-edge paradigms, and serving as clinical instructors for WRI’s international doctor training programs around the world. Our integrative approach to medical care bridges the gap between traditional medicine and natural medicine based on biochemical evaluation, research, and extensive clinical experience. Children, teens, and adults meet with our caring physicians who target underlying causes of health issues from brain-changing imbalances with targeted Advanced Nutrient Therapy at Mensah Medical biomedical clinic.
The founding doctors both served as primary physicians at the former Pfeiffer Treatment Center. During their tenure at the center, William J. Walsh, PhD, FACN, was leading the center as well as the Director of Research. Dr. William Walsh collaborated with renowned (late) Carl C. Pfeiffer, MD, PhD, a pioneer in the field of nutritional research therapy. This led Dr. Walsh to the development of individualized nutrient protocols to normalize body chemistry and brain chemistry. Dr. Walsh went on to study more than 30,000 patients with mental disorders acquiring an unparalleled database of more than 3 million chemical assays during his clinical and research work. Dr. Bowman and Dr. Mensah studied extensively under Dr. Walsh for several year and has taken their knowledge to build a practice for patients diagnosed with autism, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Using Advanced Nutrient Therapy, their practice focuses on healing the brain through nutrients and biochemical balancing for effective and natural alternatives to prescription medications.
Autism Supplements Center
The Autism Supplement Center was created to provide easy access to a variety of nutritional supplements for autism. Supplements can be searched via specific categories such as hyperactivity, attention and focusing, yeast and immune system imbalances. It can also be searched by specific supplements themselves.
Also, this unique website provides in-depth discussion about each supplement and their usefulness, and many supplements are accompanied by video description from Dr. Woeller regarding his clinical insight about how each supplement works and the benefits often seen
Simple Spectrum Supplements
Studies show that the developing brains of children have specific nutritional needs, which is why we designed Simple Spectrum.
We know that it's difficult to encourage healthy food choices in kids, so we decided to fill in the vitamin and mineral gaps to you peace of mind; you can rest assured your child is getting the best nutrition for brain health, even if they forget to eat their veggies today.
Simple Spectrum is designed to help your child grow and play in their healthiest way. We want to help kids be the best version of themselves
Master Supplements
In 2003, Randolph S. Porubcan created the formula for Theralac®, Master Supplements’ first probiotic.
It led the way in so many vital areas that have become cornerstones to many quality probiotics available today.
Randy, a microbiologist, relied on over 40 years of experience researching naturally occurring, symbiotic microorganisms to develop a probiotic formula that would colonize the entire GI tract with well documented strains.
He authored seven U.S. Patents that protected the unique delivery through harsh stomach acid as well as the special prebiotic stimulation with LactoStim®.
As a scientist, Randy knew that he would need help spreading the word on this breakthrough probiotic so he partnered with Jeff Thurston, a seasoned sales and marketing executive, who promptly took the torch and began attending countless healthcare professional events and trade shows.
These professionals became Master Supplements' foundation and they were clearly excited about the positive results. Word of mouth became our greatest advertising and soon Theralac was reaching retailers, professionals, and consumers around the world.
In the years that followed, a full line of digestive health products were developed that matched Theralac’s high standards and proven efficacy.
Microbiome Labs
The origin story of Microbiome Labs is a classic tale of forging new frontiers, complete with discovery, adversity, and a leap of faith.
Neither founder set out on a path to start his own supplement company, but through persistent curiosity Dr. Tom Bayne and Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan stumbled upon an amazing opportunity.
With a rich background in research, Kiran noticed that many supplement companies were lacking sufficient clinical data, which inspired him to design trials that were more affordable and fitting for the supplement industry.
He then expanded his skill set into product development and formulation for a number of retail supplement companies.
Eventually he was hired to study probiotics and discover what would become the next big probiotic in the industry: Bacillus spores.
Before Kiran discovered the spores, Dr. Tom took a step back from supplement manufacturing and settled into his own chiropractic practice.
As his practice began to blossom, he found himself on the forefront of Functional Medicine, uniquely focused on his patients’ gut health.
For years, probiotics had proven so ineffective and inconsistent that he eventually quit using them in his practice altogether – that is, until he saw the research that Kiran had uncovered.
With Dr. Tom’s clinical expertise and Kiran’s probiotic research, the serendipitous pair formulated the first all-spore probiotic known as MegaSporeBiotic.
After a great deal of clinical validation, the team set out to launch the product in the practitioner market by attending medical conferences.
In 2014, the company exhibited at only 6 conferences and signed on a handful of new accounts.
However, as the product sales began to grow, the company chose to reallocate the majority of the profits back into research, with only a minimal amount leftover for marketing.
This unorthodox approach is far and away what continues to set Microbiome Labs apart from the rest of the supplement industry. In doing so,
Microbiome Labs hopes to encourage other supplement companies to follow suit, thereby raising the bar of the supplement industry as a whole.
In 2018, Microbiome Labs attended over 148 conferences, initiated and/or completed 14 clinical trials, and provided key solutions to thousands of practitioners, changing over 344,000 lives… and counting..
Join us in our mission to Make Vibrant Health Accessible for All.
Bioray
BIORAY® utilizes the balance of nature and science to create safe and effective liquid herbal supplements that support health, vitality and the environment.
BIORAY® products were created in clinic and are manufactured by integrating clinically tested ingredients with proprietary methods.
Dr. Stephanie Ray, ND, CNHP, BCN, and Dr. Timothy Ray, OMD, L.Ac. (retired) opened their first clinical practice in Santa Monica, California in 1990.
They produced unique remedies specialized for conditions related to environmental illnesses and formulated to work synergistically to strengthen and revitalize the entire body.
In 1991 their original formulas, Red Rooster®, Lady Passion® and Loving Energy®, were part of an informal study with couples and healthy libido function. The outstanding results were reported in the Sunday London Times, New Women Magazine and FHM
Biocidin botanicals
It was 1989. And the word “microbiome” was only starting to be defined in scientific circles. Yet Rachel had produced one of the most powerful natural microbiome-balancing formulations ever tested by Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories (now Genova Diagnostics).
She went on to develop more — formulas to assist in binding toxins and restoring balance to the microbiome, along with specialized delivery systems for Biocidin.
Rachel also began working with universities and clinicians on research projects, tackling challenging concerns — including biofilms.
She and her team continue to expand these research and development efforts, using their expertise to create cutting-edge, targeted support products to boost patient health and serve our family of healthcare professionals. Biocidin Botanicals offers powerful natural solutions that address today’s complex needs with simplicity.
Still centered on the 18 herbs in our flagship formulation — used worldwide by integrative and naturopathic doctors for over 30 years.
A Major Difference
Our company was founded in 2002 by Dr. Bob Moroney.
Bob was the pioneer researcher of footbath technology in the US in 1999.
After a couple of years with some basic models, he used what he had learned to design the IonCleanse® by AMD System with its patented dual polarity array, the best the technology has to offer.
His interest in health and detoxification, which evolved from a life-threatening health crisis in 1982, led him to research the cutting edge of what alternative medicine had to offer.
He found his focus when he discovered ionic footbaths and developed the IonCleanse unit.
The mission became clear to him over time, summed up in our slogan “detoxifying the planet two feet at a time.”®
Since its inception AMD has sold over 15,000 ionic foot bath units.
Its continued success makes the IonCleanse by AMD #1 in the marketplace.
All of our products, including the IonCleanse Premier® and Solo® units, are manufactured right here in the United States.
Our engineers have over 100 years of combined experience.
Likewise, each IonCleanse by AMD is assembled by hand and sent through rigorous quality control measures to ensure customer satisfaction.
Since all of our operations are located in Colorado, our customers experience the convenience of: Same-day shipping on product orders
Overnight warranty repair service
Customer service agents available 8 am – 5 pm MT
Bob’s legacy lives on through AMD, his son, and his wife.
Here are some inspirational quotes from Bob that have shaped AMD’s culture and philosophy to this day.
Avmacol®
For more than a decade, researchers at Nutramax Laboratories have been investigating the phytochemical sulforaphane.
Since we started, findings from across the health sciences began to confirm what our own work had suggested: for researchers committed to making true health accessible in the modern world, the potential benefits of sulforaphane were too great to ignore.
Our lives today present our bodies with a wide array of new toxins and stressors. The food we eat, the air we breathe, and the environments we live and work in all put stress on our cells and immune systems.
Sulforaphane, which broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous veggies help the body produce naturally, helps our cells fight off those threats, giving our natural immune and detoxification systems the support they need to thrive.
The Avmacol® brand has been selected for use in more sulforaphane human clinical trials than any other supplement1 and Avmacol® Extra Strength harnesses the synergistic properties of maitake mushroom extract to heighten the support for your cells.
If you’re looking for a convenient, safe way to support your body through the challenges of modern life, you’re looking for Avmacol®. Unleash the power of broccoli with Avmacol.
PuraTHRIVE®
PuraTHRIVE® has a simple goal: We aim to provide high-quality, guaranteed products that enable people to lead healthier lives.
We want to help people be their best…we want to empower people to thrive physically, mentally and spiritually!
PuraTHRIVE® is a partnership founded by 3 health enthusiasts committed to formulating the products that we wanted, and sharing them with others.
Whenever possible, we source organic, non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients. PuraTHRIVE® products are made in the USA in a cGMP compliant facility.
We want our customers to Thrive! And we want to help people take action to improve their health.
That’s why we insist on removing any risk, and protecting our customers with a full 180 days, 100% Money Back Guarantee.
We’re here to serve you, and we’d love to hear from you.
If you’ve got questions or if there’s any problem, please let us know.
We’ll listen and make sure we understand what you need. If there’s an issue, we’ll solve it and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
We appreciate you giving us the chance to serve you and we’re committed to making our relationship last a lifetime.
To your best health!
Resilient Health
Through her work, she collaborates with leading international scientists, educators, and the community to reverse the rising number of chronic health conditions in children and adults.
She has more than 25 years of community-based rehab experience and has helped thousands reverse symptoms associated with chronic disease.
Michelle develops client-centered programs that target the roots of function to empower mental, physical, and emotional balance for the people she serves.
She is the director of the soon to launch documentary ‘Mission Possible” and the host of the ‘Redefining Your Future’ Summit Series. Michelle has been featured by Kids Brain Health Network; Kitchen Stewardship; Healthy Bones, Happy Life; Autism Recovery Summit; and many more.
She is a BC Council for Families Family Service Award Winner and an internationally acclaimed speaker.
Innovative Healing
Liz Lipski is currently a Professor and the Director of the Academic Development for the Nutrition programs in Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Dr. Lipski holds a PhD in Clinical Nutrition, is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN) and holds two board certifications in clinical nutrition (CNS, and BCHN) and one in functional medicine (IFMCP). She is on faculty for The Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Metabolic Medicine Institute fellowship program. She is the board secretary for the Accreditation Council for Professional Nutrition Education (ACNPE), on the board for the American Nutrition Association, and on advisory boards for the Certified International Health Coaches, and the Autism Hope Alliance. She is a consultant for Conversion Labs
Dr. Lipski has been a co-author in peer-reviewed papers and is the author of several books: Digestive Wellness (5th edition to be published 11-22-10), a video course The Art of Digestive Wellness, Digestion Connection, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Clinical Directory: Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs Website (MEDMAPS)
We are happy to provide you with a list of Medical Practitioners and Other Professionals who have attended our MAPS CME Training Conferences.
Those listed below are medical professionals and other professionals who have attended a MAPS conference.
This list does not imply any type of certification or guarantee of the level of skill, knowledge, or experience.
MAPS highly suggests patients or parents research into the scope of practice and experience of individual clinicians.
This list is strictly a service for parents or patients who interested in knowing who has been trained under the MAPS CME training programs through conferences.
Global Alliance for Our Children's Future (OCF)
Connecting the dots... Leading international scientists have identified a link between toxins in our environment and the neurodevelopmental epidemic that can negatively impact the trajectory of life for our children.
It’s a difficult pill to swallow, but our children face unprecedented levels of exposure to toxins that have put their future in jeopardy.
We know this reality can feel overwhelming and paralyzing - that’s why we’ve come together as a community.
Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant
Just Thrive spore probiotic is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle...for life!
Just Thrive is the only probiotic to arrive 100% alive to the digestive tract, where it creates powerful antioxidants and fights pathogens to create a balanced microbiome, and thriving whole body health.
Thriving begins here!
Whole Plant Access for Autism (WPA4A)
By educating and showing families how to choose and/or make safe medicine, we hope to bring more people success when using these natural botanical therapies.
When we first started on this journey ourselves, we noticed a lack of information regarding this sort of treatment option for Autism.
Relying on others, we were able to find success, but it took a lot of time and research.
We hope to help others find their way to success without so many hurdles.
Marijuana Doctors (MD)
MarijuanaDoctors.com seeks to help patients with documented medical conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, chronic pain or any other ailment that is approved by their state of residence as a qualifying medical condition for cannabis, locate and book appointments with licensed doctors who are willing to recommend marijuana as a treatment for their ailments.
We do not promote the casual or recreational use of marijuana or any other prescription medication.
We condone only the use of marijuana as a medication for recognized ailments in accordance with state law, as we believe it is a proven treatment for many medical conditions.
Your CBD Store®
Rachael Quinn, your CBD Store® founder, is one of many people who suffer from Crohn’s Disease.
When prescription medications didn’t provide relief from the symptoms, a friend suggested she try CBD oil, which is a natural anti-inflammatory agent.
She did, and within a few weeks the symptoms were under control and she had regained her quality of life.
That experience led to the founding of Your CBD Store® and a desire to help others find pain relief through the use of natural, hemp-derived products.
101CBD Oil
We created our formula of Organic, Raw, Whole-Plant, True 113+ Cannabinoid Full Spectrum CBD to assist our young son on his return from an autism diagnosis in the severe range at age two.
Having experienced such success in our own family, our mission is to educate the world about the benefits of raw CBDA and provide a higher quality CBD product.
101CBD.org offers Raw Sublingual CBD oils in several concentrations and flavors for a wide variety of needs, as well as other Raw CBD topical products.
Harmonious CBD
Our company's goal is to provide truth, positivity, balance, and the highest quality products to those we service.
We will always supply our customers with the highest quality ingredients available for a fair price whilst vowing to educate consumers and retailers about CBD oil products in general and how our bodies utilize them.
We greatly appreciate your support and are here to help make your life more Harmonious!
Organixx
Our mission is simple: "Supporting you in being the healthiest you possible".
Whether it’s through our educational articles on our blog or from using our extremely clean and effective supplements… You WILL achieve your goals!
Everything we do – from the pure ingredients, to the meticulous production processes, to the fairest pricing –– is geared toward you reaching your goals.
Our entire team is dedicated to supporting you because we’ve all experienced the pain, suffering, and struggle of our own bodies, or a loved ones not being the healthiest they can be.
Explore our site and let me prove to you that we’re the supplement company you've been searching for.
Bas Research and CBD Oil
Autism is a developmental disorder caused by a mix of genetic mutations and environmental factors that affects 1 in 59 children in the United States according to the latest survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The characteristics of autism are particular to each afflicted individual and vary across the spectrum.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism, but CBD has recently provided hope to many for managing the effects of this disorder.
Realm of Caring
We improve lives through Research, Education, and Community.
By funding and conducting Research, we learn more about cannabis and its effects while legitimizing the therapy.
Education empowers consumers to select the best products for their individual needs, and informs healthcare professionals about options for their patients.
Through Community, we spread the truth about cannabis and expand access to those in need.
Can Med
CanMed is the leading cannabis science conference, showcasing the greatest minds in cannabis science, medicine, cultivation, and safety.
With a booming industry anticipated to exceed $500B by 2028, understanding the complex science and its medical benefits for patients in need is how the CannMed conference series was born.
Since the inaugural event at Harvard Medical School in 2016, CannMed has become the platform for the leading minds in cannabis to share their latest findings and unveil breakthrough technologies.
Medicinal Genomics invites you Pasadena, September 21-22, for CannMed 2020, so you can experience firsthand why CannMed continues to lead the way in cannabis science conferences.
The Unconventional Foundation for Autism (UF4A.ORG)
The Mission of The Unconventional Foundation for Autism (UF4A.ORG)
An Informational Website: is to (1) raise awareness and compile functional data to support medical professionals and families afflicted with this mysterious and misunderstood condition known as Autism; (2) to provide functional support of the (IDEA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to parents in need.
Quicksilverscientific
We combine nature’s nutrients with the power of science to deliver the most effective supplements and detoxification protocols on the market.
We use a holistic approach between science and nature to help individuals achieve mind and body health.
By using our products and protocols you will unburden yourself of toxins and attain a state of wellbeing that will transform your health and how you relate to people in your life.
Barlean's
At Barlean's, we believe people can make a difference in the world through ordinary purchases.
We’re on a mission to make premium natural supplements and functional foods that feed the mind and body and using our profits to support outreach programs for people in need, both locally and around the world.
We source high quality ingredients and treat everyone along our supply chain with care and respect - from the farmers who grow our ingredients, to our retailers and employees, to the people who use our products.
Vitamin Friends
Here is our story…
Vitamin Friends was born out of a unique situation, one that put a mother and father in a position no parents want to be in. Our son was lacking essential nutrients and went through numerous dental issues due to the low quality gummy vitamins that were available and there was no solution to be found. The search for a high quality, effective and safe children’s vitamin was one that was exhausted by us.
Our son needed crucial vitamins and we did what any parents would do for their child, we persevered and found a solution. That solution was Vitamin Friends. This origin is a vital part of what makes Vitamin Friends so special and so different. As the first full line of pectin gummies in 2012, this was the first of many differentiating factors to come.
A high quality, highly certified, safe and effective gummy was absent from the market and Vitamin Friends was happy to take on that status. Vitamin Friends does not polarize consumers, we embrace them. That is why we pride ourselves on our certifications.
We are allergen-free, gluten-free, kosher, and vegan/vegetarian! With quality being the crucial foundation of the brand, we made the decision to open our own manufacturing facility to truly control the quality and safety of all our products. That manufacturing facility is called Better Nutritionals, an FDA registered facility that is one of the most certified supplement manufacturers in the world. Our highest priority is providing parents with a brand of vitamins they can trust, 100%.
Plain and simple. Vitamin Friends has nothing to hide, we operate under complete transparency and listen to everything our customers have to say. Without the trust of families our brand wouldn’t be where it is today so it’s crucial that we are constantly upholding that trait. Since our start in 2012 we have worked to educate people of our story and products.
Being sold nationwide at WholeFoods and Sprouts, we are honored to provide our vitamins to the entire U.S. We are also proud to have one of the best-selling children’s iron supplements in the US. Vitamin Friends works hard each and every day to be “Trusted by parents, and loved by kids”
Autism Transformed
We’re committed to bringing health and vitality to 1 million children on the autism spectrum* in a holistic way, considering the child’s inner terrain and outer environment.
*On the autism spectrum includes those with Sensory Processing Disorder, Neurodevelopmental delays or other Neuro issues, ADD, ADHD
Pediatric and Family Center for Natural Medicine
Connecticut's leading all-natural wellness clinic for the entire family, where all ages are welcome to experience the health and wellness of natural medicine.
Autism/ADHD Acupuncture ABA training Nutritionist LENS therapy Craniosacral therapy Autonomic Response testing
Maria Rickert Hong:Almost Autism: Recovery for Kids, Support & Community for Moms
Maria Rickert Hong; Almost Autism:Recovery for Kids, Support & Community for Moms.
My approach in health coaching helps you recover your child from symptoms of:
Autism, ADHDSensory, Processing, Disorder, "Almost autism” PDD-NOS
This type of coaching supports your child’s adrenal health and thyroid health while controlling inflammation, which is a hallmark of neurodevelopmental disorders.
I can teach you which diet, lifestyle and therapy choices can help recover your child’s health as well as how they affect gut dysbiosis and immune dysregulation.
In addition, each child is different, so I help you understand the pros and cons of each type of intervention as it relates to your child.
I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that I look at how all areas of your child’s life are connected.
Moms Across America
Help us raise awareness for Health, Freedom and the Future of America!
Our mission is to raise awareness about GMOs and toxic exposure, empower leadership, and create healthy communities.
We support local activities, initiate campaigns and share solutions nationwide to improve our health and freedoms.
Moms Across the World
Moms Across the World is a collaborative effort of moms and supporters around the world. Co Founders of this global initiative, Moms Across America founder Zen Honeycutt and Vandana Shiva of Diverse Women for Diversity and Navdanya are working with international women leaders. We have expanded with Moms Across Africa, Moms Across Canada, Moms Across Ireland, and we are collaborating with Moms in China, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Belize, UK, Jamaica and more.
We are simply moms who are committed to caring for our children and protecting our planet. Our only special interest is the well being of our families. We are committed to transforming the food system, strengthening our communities, and improving the health of our children and generations to come.
Kitchen Stewardship
I’m the chief mess-maker here at Kitchen Stewardship and work-in-progress mom of 4 on a mission to help families stay healthy without going crazy. I’ve been on the real food and natural living journey since 2005, at first encountering frustration after frustration as time and budget pressures competed with my health goals for my family. I’ve learned a LOT since then, and my teacher heart can’t help but share with others! Here at Kitchen Stewardship®, I serve people who struggle to juggle it all. It’s my joy to bring my experience to the virtual table to help other women (and men) achieve balance. I’ll give you the tools to have more real food in your kitchen and tips for sustainable living, while sprinkling in time for fun. I’m not perfect – but I believe moms can take action on healthy living knowledge…one baby step at a time.
Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MEDMAPS)
We are a group of professionals who offer a Comprehensive Education & Fellowship to Medical Professionals for the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related chronic complex conditions.
The rapidly increasing scientific evidence-based material that supports the medical treatment of autism spectrum related medical disorders is evolving and passed on to practitioners in a systematic, in-depth course of study, in order to have the greatest impact on this medically complex pediatric population.
The first of its kind, the Fellowship Program at Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) is a systematic pediatric CME program designed to prepare a medical professional to deliver the best possible care to children in distress. Under the guidance of Daniel Rossignol MD FAAFP, this scientific evidence-based course of study has been uniquely designed by clinicians, for clinicians
Dr Robert Melillo
One of the most respected specialists in childhood neurological disorders in the world Dr. Robert Melillo has been helping children and adults overcome learning disabilities for over 30 years.
His areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorders, PDD/NOS, ADD/ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, bipolar disorder, and other mental, attention, behavioral and learning disorders.
He is also an expert in diet, nutrition, and neuroimmune disorders in children and adults.
Dr Jerry K
We practice what has been termed as Translational Medicines, which defined, is the ability to translate diverse scientific findings into therapeutic protocols for our patients today.
This type of medical practice requires careful attention to detail.
Detail that comes from a thorough patient history, careful physical exam, and targeted laboratory investigations.
Education is another cornerstone of understanding the medical healing process.
We take the time to explain the problems discovered as well as the treatment options available.
Darin Ingels M.D.
Dr. Ingels treats Lyme disease and coinfections, plus: Autism Dr. Ingels and his practice colleagues strive to find the most clinically effective, safe, cost-effective therapies to help you regain your health.
They recognize there is no cookie-cutter approach and that as individuals, we are unique in how our body responds to different treatments.
We are most interested in finding the source of what causes your health problems and utilizing therapies that actually fix the problem and not just put a band-aid on it.
We look forward to helping you reach your health goals and live the life you were meant to live.
Sophia Health Institute
Compassion + Healing + Hope At Sophia Health Institute®, our world-class team treats the underlying causes of complex chronic illness through patient-centered care.
Our patients have often struggled for years, searching for answers to understand their illnesses.
Sophia Health Institute’s model of medicine addresses the true cause of disease, focusing on chronic infections, environmental toxicity, genetic susceptibilities, nutrition, lifestyle, and the Five Levels of Healing.
Dr Christine Schaffner
Dr. Schaffner is passionate about practicing medicine and creating healing spaces.
She is the Clinic Director of Sophia Health Institute; the clinic she co-created with her mentor Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in Woodinville, Washington.
She actively sees patients at Sophia Health Institute and through her practices Marin Naturopathic Medicine in California, as well as Bella Fiore Organic Med Spa & Klinik in Seattle, Washington.
Along with practicing medicine in clinics she has co-created or owns, Dr. Schaffner has built partnerships and working relationships with practitioners who are committed to treating persistent Lyme disease all over the world.
Through these connections she has established a unique set of skills and knowledge to serve her patients.
With her diverse skill set, Dr. Schaffner seeks to improve access, outcomes, and speed of recovery for patients struggling with chronic illness wherever they may be.
Dr Nicole Beurkens
As the only doctoral licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition (in addition to being the mother of 4 children), Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist.
She has dedicated her 22+ year career to providing parents with simple, effective, research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential.
In a world flooded with parenting information, therapies, and conflicting “expert opinions”, Dr. Nicole’s down-to-earth information and approach inspires thousands of parents to trust their instincts, focus on one step at a time, and never give up hope that they and their child can change for the better.
She’s built and runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic, is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, in-demand speaker, international consultant, and experienced mom who is determined to show the world that with healthy foundations in place every child and family can thrive.
Dr Martha Herbert
Dr. Martha Herbert is a pediatric neurologist, neuroscientist, systems thinker and writer. She earned her medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and then trained in Pediatrics at Cornell-New York Hospital and in Neurology, Child Neurology and neurodevelopmental disorders at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School where as a faculty member she founded the collaborative multidisciplinary TRANSCEND Research Program (Treatment Research and Neuroscience Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders), based in the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, which takes a whole-body-brain approach to challenged brain development.
For eight years (six as vice-chair) she served on the Board of Directors of the Council for Responsible Genetics, the world’s first genetic engineering watchdog group. Prior to her medical training she obtained a doctoral degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying evolution and development of learning processes in biology and culture in the History of Consciousness program, and then did postdoctoral work in the philosophy and history of science.
Her background in pediatric neurology, evolutionary biology, environmental studies, social theory and history of science has oriented her toward systems biology, brain connectivity and dynamism, and brain-body-planet interrelationships.
For Dr. Herbert, these interests interweave with and are in part inspired by her decades of direct experience with and training in a wide range of mind-brain-body-movement-somato-emotional practice modalities.
Zack Bush MD (ZBMD)
Welcome to the Zach Bush MD web platform.
It has been a long standing goal of mine to bring to the global community a space through which I can fully share my experiences and perspectives.
In the other channels that I reach the public through, I am often limited in my communication by medical regulatory powers.
In this space I have the opportunity to reach out to you with both my scientific experience as well as my sociopolitical and spiritual curiosity.
To communicate with all of you is an honor.
Your time is your most valuable asset and I am appreciative of your interest and investment of your time in this space.
I am most excited for this website to be a portal to the conversations that you all, as our global community, can engage with all of us through the associated social media channels to change the world.
To support this opportunity to empower your purpose and impact on the planet and humanity is one of my highest passions.
I hope you find in this space something that ignites your curiosity, intuition, and self-awareness.
A simple truth that I continue to observe in clinic, in the news, and in the world, is that isolation quickly leads to self-destructive ideation and behavior, making us dangerous to those we love and to the world at large.
The opposite is just as powerful and just as often observed; you and I are each enough in what we are here to express, and together we are miraculous.
Dr Terry Wahls
Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials.
She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day.
She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine,
The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. Learn more about Dr. Wahls’ clinical trials here.
She also teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality to our citizens. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every August where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success.
Dr Roseann
Dr. Roseann is an Integrative Children’s Mental Health Expert and founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health.
She is a Connecticut Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider (BCN), and the podcast host of the “It’s Gonna be Ok!™ with Dr. Roseann”: The parenting resource for children's behavior and mental health.
For 30+ years, she has helped thousands of children and families overcome the most challenging behavioral and mental health conditions through her BrainBehaviorReset™ program.
She has done over 10,000 QEEG brain maps and is named by Forbes as, “The thought leader in children’s mental health.”
Dr Maya Shetreat
Dr. Maya Shetreat is an adult and pediatric neurologist who believes we can inhabit more than one identity. She has spoken around the world and been featured in the New York Times, NPR and Dr. Oz - and she also listens and talks to plants every day.
She is a mystic and ancient astrologer who is grounded in mitochondria, the microbiome and mycelial science.
She is an herbalist, artist, ceremonialist, urban farmer, and forager. She is the author of two books, The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety, and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics (2023) and The Dirt Cure (2016) which has been translated into 10 languages.
Healthy Kids Happy Kids (Elisa Song MD)
is your online resource for trusted kids’ health advice, fun tips, random thoughts and adventures with me – Dr. Elisa Song, holistic pediatrician and mama of two crazy fun kids.
At Healthy Kids Happy Kids, you’ll learn to break free from the one-size-fits-all mold of conventional pediatrics.
You’ll learn how to feel confident integrating both conventional and natural treatments for your whole family. You’ll feel ready to take charge of your family’s health … naturally!
Whether your child is healthy, and you’re looking for ways to help them thrive to their fullest potential, OR your child is sick, and you’re trying to find the root cause of their illness and how to resolve their health concerns using integrative approaches – Healthy Kids Happy Kids is for you!
You’ll get practical advice, from a real mama, based on my knowledge as a leading holistic pediatrician. I’ll share with you my successes and failures, my rock-star highs and wish-I-could-do-over lows.
You will learn from my experiences so that you are confident in moving forward toward a healthier, happier life for you and your family!
I can’t wait to share your holistic parent journey with you!
Dr. Ben Lynch
My goal is to empower you to take charge of your genetic health, so that you can reach your full potential. Too many people are struggling with health problems that they just don’t have to endure.
When you give your genes what they need, you can function at your best. You might say I’m an expert in epigenetics—the science of understanding how your genes are expressed and how you can use diet, supplements, environment, and lifestyle to shape your genetic destiny.
When you know what your genes need, you can choose a diet and lifestyle that optimize your health. It’s the difference between staggering under the weight of depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, heart disease, obesity, food cravings, fatigue, addictions, and a hundred other disorders—or living a healthy, vital life, free of symptoms and full of energy.
But there’s a problem. Trying to find out more about your genes—including your own specific genetic challenges—isn’t easy.
You can easily be swamped by a mass of confusing information and contradictory recommendations that feel nearly impossible to sort through.
That’s where I come in.
My job is to help you sort through all that confusing evidence so you can come up with a personalized diet and lifestyle that will support your own personal combination of genes.
Ion Biome
The eureka moment was back in 2012. William Vitalis* (our Chief Esoteric Scientist) was doing holistic technologies research for Zach Bush MD* (our Founder and CEO on a mission to bring balance to the biosphere) when he found an article on soil science.
The article talked about ancient soil-derived carbon molecules with a redox-signaling system specific to bacteria.
He took it to Dr Zach (whose passion for identifying root-causes has defined his career) and together they agreed that they might have found the missing human-health puzzle piece they’d been looking for.
Low Oxalate.info
Oxalate is a very simple sort of molecule. It links up with calcium and crystallizes under some conditions, including when it encounters damaged tissues. The crystals formed this way can be quite irritating and painful to tissues where they cause or increase inflammation. These crystals can be especially painful if they lodge themselves in places where they get in the way of the movement of other things through tight places. This site is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a qualified medical professional before making any dietary changes.
Sun Genomics
Health is personal, at least we think it should be. We create custom formulated probiotics so you can take control of your gut health.
We want to empower and educate our customers with the information and knowledge they need to understand what they’re putting in their bodies.
It all starts with getting to know your gut.
When you take our gut health test, you’ll be able to see exactly what makes up your microbiome down to the strain.
Amare Global®
“Amare” means “to love” in Latin, and love is the universal language.
Yet, in order to truly love others, we believe you must first start by loving yourself.
Our vision at Amare is to lead the global mental wellness revolution. By inspiring people to love and believe in themselves, we envision they will live an extraordinary life and make a difference for others.
Christina Adams Camel Crazy
When Christina Adams, a journalist by training, discovered that camel’s milk might help her son with autism, she started a journey she never expected.
A faraway doctor helped her bring the milk into America and her son got dramatically better overnight.
Adams wanted to know more, so off she went to find camels.
Keto Nutrition
Helping you improve your metabolic health “We provide accurate information to the public on nutrition and metabolic therapies.
This website is a resource and educational platform for people interested in these topics. We are committed to move ketogenic science into human applications.” -Dr. Dominic D`Agostino
Body Ecology
Body Ecology is not just a diet… it’s a way of life, a holistic lifestyle with a clear path to good physical and mental health.
Our system of healing and health helps to restore and maintain the “inner ecology” your body needs to function properly, and eliminate or control the symptoms that rob you of the joy of living.
Learn the 7 Principles of the Body Ecology Diet to face every health challenge you may encounter.
Kathleen Dichiara
After my life was turned upside-down by a host of debilitating symptoms, I went from an active, vibrant wife, mother and corporate professional to suddenly requiring surgery, emerging with paralysis, chronic pain, IBS, skin rashes, headaches and restless leg syndrome that kept me lying awake night after night.
Around the same time, my son with diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
These events served as inspiration for my career change and commitment to reeducation.
I had no choice but to heal myself and my family.
Bock Intergrative
For over 35 years, the highly experienced and caring team of medical professionals at Bock Integrative Medicine are committed to providing chronically ill patients with compassionate care and a comprehensive set of personalized diagnostic and treatment services.
Our board-certified medical providers explore the interaction between each patient and their environment, including infection and other contributing factors.
We treat our patients clinically by basing our customized treatment plans on a combination of scientific evidence, validated lab results, and decades of diagnostic and treatment experience.
Patients with complex medical conditions from the U.S. and throughout the world have expressed how thrilled they are with how we have helped them manage their chronic illnesses.
The Book Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders by Kenneth Bock
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Autism is an epidemic: It has spiked 1,500 percent in the last twenty years. ADHD, asthma and allergies have also skyrocketed over the same time period.
One of these conditions now strikes one in every three children in America. But there is hope.
Leading medical innovator Kenneth Bock, M.D., has helped change the lives of more than a thousand children, and in this important book, with a comprehensive program that targets all four of the 4-A disorders, he offers help to children everywhere.
This is the book that finally puts hope within reach.
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After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, Harvard Medical School researcher and clinician Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it.
Autism, she concludes, is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever.
Instead, it is the result of a cascade of events, many seemingly minor.
And while other doctors may dismiss your child’s physical symptoms—the anxiety, sensory overload, sleeplessness, frequent illnesses or seizures—as coincidental or irrelevant, Dr. Herbert sees them as vital clues to what the underlying problems are, and how to help.
Drawing from the newest research, technologies, and insights, as well as inspiring case studies of both children and adults, Dr. Herbert guides you toward restoring health and resiliency in your loved one with autism.
Her specific recommendations aim to provide optimal nutrition, reduce toxic exposures, limit stress, and open the door to learning and creativity.
As thousands of families who have cobbled together these solutions themselves already know, this program can have dramatic benefits—for your child with autism, and for you, your whole family, and perhaps your next baby as well.
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