Learn about autism on Sept. 18

One mother's journey through the world of Autism
 
Susie Mickle will share her story of what she has learned about Autism through her son's diagnosis. 1 in 91 children in the United States today are diagnosed with 
an Autism spectrum disorder. This is quite a contrast from 1 in 10,000 children in the early 1990s. Is this a reflection of better diagnosis or a more toxic world?
 
She will discuss the diagnostic criteria for Autism and what it means medically. Susie believes that Autism is a neurobiological disease and not a mental 
illness. (Metals and toxins play a significant role in the regression into Autism. This means that Autism is not only treatable, but can be preventable!) 
She will share her family's journey back to health through diet, supplements and other treatments. There will be time for questions, as well. 
 
ABOUT SUSIE MICKLE: Susie is a mother of four children. She was thrown into the Autism world when her oldest son, Ben, was diagnosed in 2006. Ben has Asperger's 
Syndrome, a high functioning form of Autism. In addition, two of her other children suffer from medical issues that are often found in families with 
Autism. (Ben is on his way to recovery!) Susie is an active member of several Autism groups. She spends much of her time researching and treating her children. Autism is treatable and preventable!

Where and when?

Sunday, Sept. 18th, 1-2 pm
Northwest Healthcare Center, 800 East South St., Woodstock (right near McDonald's)

Wisc. doctor to speak on autism

The Crystal Lake chapter of Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) will present Dr. Greg Brown of ARCH Medical Center in Franklin, Wisconsin, as the guest speaker at its September meeting.

Dr. Brown's topic is "Surviving Biomedical Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders Without Breaking the Bank"

Juggling diets, supplements, IV treatments, IVIG, educational therapies and the rest of life is taxing under the best of circumstances. Dr. Brown will provide tips and approaches for choosing which battles to fight and which to postpone; what therapies need to be addressed in which individuals and when to avoid the "cure of the week." Dr. Brown will also take a look at those biomedical interventions that can be started before you meet with a practitioner. He'll address how to initiate them safely and effectively and how to make the most of your therapy dollar. He will conclude his presentation with a review some of the newest treatments available. Please bring any and all questions you may have related to biomedical or dietary treatments for our Q&A afterwards.

Gregory L. Brown MD is a Board Certified Internist with 18 years experience in Emergency Medicine. He has received Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner training from "Defeat Autism Now" as well as ACAM instruction and certification in chelation therapy and certification in hyperbaric medicine from UHMS. He currently serves as Medical Director of the ARCH Medical Center in Franklin, Wisconsin, a practice dedicated to the medical treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Home State Bank
611 S. Main Street, Community Meeting Room on basement level

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Sorry, child care is not available.

Questions? Contact at linda.betzold@tacanow.org or 847-922-5392

Or visit http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/illinois/crystal-lake/

For more information on TACA or autism, visit www.tacanow.org

Autism Seminar - Nov. 1

Know someone with an interest in Autism? Perhaps a parent of a child with autism or an educator who would like more information?

A valuable seminar will be presented on November 1 in Crystal Lake by a newly-established chapter of TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).

See complete information on www.specialkids-specialparents.info

District 200 and Special Education

Be sure to read the article from Saturday’s (September 1, 2007) Northwest Herald about the family with the 5-year-old son diagnosed with autism. Read about this family’s experience with District 200.

The reporter did not cover in depth what kind of “hearing” the family is involved with. My guess is that it is either Mediation or a Due Process hearing conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education.

There are over 900 Special Education students in District 200 schools. Parents of these students desperately need to be educated on the legal rights of these students, their children. I heard someone say once, “If you don’t know your rights, you don’t have any.”

Please read the Northwest Herald article and comment there or here.

http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2007/09/01/news/local/doc46d92d2108f60326035735.txt