Medical Treatments for ASD: with Q & A by Jerry Kartzinel MD

Medical Treatments for ASD: with Q&A after presentation

Speaker (via Skype): Jerry Kartzinel, MD

Saturday, July 14, 2012

. 2:00 - 4:00 PM

. Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Dr. Jerry Kartzinel is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. He
specializes in the recovery of neurodevelopmental, chronic
neuro-inflammatory diseases and hormonal dysfunctions. After receiving his
medical degree at St Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his
residency in pediatric medicine in the Air Force. Following Desert Storm, Dr
Kartzinel practiced general pediatrics in private practice for 10 years
until his fourth boy was diagnosed with Autism. A nationally recognized
speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Kartzinel has presented
medical interventions that work to improve the lives of his patients who
suffer from many types of medical conditions that include: autism,
allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, chronic
diarrhea, sleep cycle disruptions, and hormonal imbalances. He regularly
teaches Continuing Medical Education courses on children's health issues to
physicians and other health professionals.

RMT Course - Face the Fear

Special Rhythmic Movement Training Course-Face the Fear*
Taught by Moira Dempsey
Co-founder of Rhythmic Movement Training
July 21 & 22, 2012 • Seattle, Washington

Face the Fear is a special 2-day course in the Rhythmic Movement Training curriculum. We learn integration techniques for Fear Paralysis reflex as well as facial, oral, hand and feet reflexes.
The Fear Paralysis Reflex is a key reflex to integrate for a happy, healthy emotional life and for basic feelings of safety and comfort. Integrating Fear Paralysis Reflex can profoundly reduce anxiety and feellings of overwhelm and develop the foundation for sensory integration.

 

For more info. go to www.moveplaythrive.com

Insights, Information, and Inspiration Walking the Path of Autism

Autism: A Sense-ational Life!
Insights, Information, and Inspiration Walking the Path of Autism

With Larry Martin Davis, Advocate and Author

Location

Washington Youth Soccer Association

500 S. 336th St, Suite 100

Federal Way

DateSaturday, June 2nd

Time

10am - 1pm

Light lunch is included!

For more information, visit: http://www.exceptional-families.org/events.html

RSVP is required. To register, visit: http://www.featwa.org/workshops/

Rhythmic Movement Training 1 & 2

The Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT) course was developed by author and psychiatrist, Harald Blomberg, MD and kinesiologist, Moira Dempsey and is available in Bellevue, Washington

RMT Level 1 is a two-day course, offered May 19 & 20, 2012
RMT Level 2 is a one day course, offered June 30, 2012
The training will be held at Mosaic Center for Therapy Services, in Bellevue.

We are seeing tremendous results for children and adults, especially those who have challenges with:
sensory processing disorders
dyslexia
autism
Aspergers
visual processing
ADHD
anxiety, depression
underfunctioning, low self-esteem
FASD
poor stamina
Parkinson's
TBI
emotional outbursts
speech delay
learning challenges

Many OTs, PTs, parents and special educators have said that RMT is one of the best programs they have learned for helping children with challenges.
Maxine Hoffman, pediatric PT from Ohio says: "RMT is the most valuable thing I've learned in 45 years of doing Physical Therapy. We are getting wonderful results."

For more information about the Seattle, Rhythmic Movement Training
http://www.moveplaythrive.com/icalrepeat.detail/2012/04/11/69/

To see a brochure and mail in registration form, go to:
http://www.moveplaythrive.com/images/pdf/rmt_seattlemay2012.pdf

Or register on-line at:
http://tinyurl.com/3tc3quk

Parent Networking

PARENT NETWORKING

Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

Let's chat! Bring a snack to share and meet some of the other SFPC families. We can talk about anything: triumphs, struggles, strategies, etc. If you are new to the group, this is a great time to connect with families like yours.

What It's Like to Live on the Spectrum

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE ON THE SPECTRUM

Hunter Schweitzer, Adult with ASD

Date: MONDAY, JUNE 4TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

Hunter was featured as a panelist for the South Sound Autism Partnership Conference in March. He made quite an impression on those present for the mental health topic.

We are honored to have him share with our group. It will be a great opportunity for parents to learn more about their children with ASD.

Questions are requested before the meeting. If you have something you'd like to have Hunter talk about, please send your inquiry via email to specialfamiliespc@gmail.com no later than Friday, May 27th.

Bullying & the Special Needs Child

BULLYING & THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

Dr. Steve Becker, Becker & Associates

Date: MONDAY, MAY 7TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

This meeting was originally scheduled for January, but unfortunately Dr. Becker was unable to join us at that time. We are excited to have him with us for the May meeting. He has a full workshop to share, so we will request that all questions be held until the end of the topic.