September 2009

Chiropractic autism group to hold conference

The American Chiropractic Autism Board (ACAB) will host its second international conference on Nov. 13-15, in Charleston, SC.

"Hope for Autism" (HFA) training will begin with chiropractic neurologist Laura Hanson, DC, of Life University discussing the diagnosis and treatment of unilateral brain dysfunction and multi-sensory disintegration in children on the autism spectrum, including ADD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Doctors will receive hands-on, practical tools to help them drive development in the areas of the brain most commonly affected. Other techniques include desensitizing the commonly hypersensitive nervous system to help prepare children on the autism spectrum for chiropractic adjustments.

Among the topics covered at the conference will be utilizing diagnostic tools and specialized laboratory testing to properly evaluate for the underlying cause of disease; nutritional and dietary interventions specific to autism; addressing heavy metal and other forms of toxicity; overcoming common obstacles in autism recovery, and the scientific rationale behind BioNutritional Care.

Doctors who complete the training conference and pass the proficiency exam will be added to the HFA online referral directory. This course is sponsored by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and Cleveland Chiropractic College and provides 20 hours of CCE credits.

For more information, visit www.hopeforautism.us.