Accommodation Mindd has organised special rates at the first 2 venues. Please mention your affiliation with Mindd when you book; Parklane Motor Inn The Parklane is a 10-15 minute walk through town or along the beach to the conference centre. It is a 1 minute walk to the beach. Emerald Inn On Takapuna Beach The Emerald Inn is a 1 miute walk to both the conference centre and beach. Kiwi Holiday Parks “A lovely, low budget holiday park right on the beach only a minutes walk to the conference centre” Anzac court motel Anzac Court Motel is a 10 minute walk to the conference centre.
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Full RNZCGP CME endorsement
Monday 28 May 9.00am-5.00pm Health Practitioners only*
Interactive clinical workshop. A series of interesting or difficult to treat live patients will be presented by their NZ practitioners, the clinical management will be brainstormed by the speakers panel and participants. This will be a hands- on practical day with many important take home messages for the clinician.
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Her book, Gut And Psychology Syndrome, explains why todayâs generation of children has the highest incidence of learning and behavioural disorders and reveals the true connection between nutrition and brain function, a topic which she thoroughly researched while recovering her own son. She will also review recipes, food preparation and juicing. Dr. Campbell-McBride has a degree in Medicine (with honors) from Russia and Postgraduate degrees in Neurology and Human Nutrition from the U.K. Her Cambridge Nutrition Clinic specializes in nutrition for people with digestive, immune system, learning and behaviour disorders. She is recognized as one of the world\'s leading experts in nutrition for children with learning disabilities and nutritional intervention for digestive and immune disorders in children and adults. '), new Array('Sally Fallon', 'Nourishing Traditions','Sally Fallon will present concepts from her book Nourishing Traditions with a focus on methods that are helping children with damaged digestive tracts, toxicity and malnutrition. This pertains to many paediatric disorders including AD/HD, ASD, Coeliac, Asthma, allergies and more. Ms. Fallon has done extensive research on modern food trends and provides scientific evidence of why we should avoid industrialised foods. Some principles to be covered include selecting, storing and preparing food for optimal nutrition, animal fats are essential, modern whole grain products can cause health problems, modern processing denatures food while ancient methods such as fermentation increase nutrients. Sally Fallon has a background in nutrition and has spent years researching genuine versions of traditional cooking methods. She has authored numerous articles for health publications, served as editor for the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation and founded the Campaign For Real Milk. She also founded the Weston A. Price Foundation in 1999, a group dedicated to reintroducing traditional and beneficial food practices for preventative health.'), new Array('Donna Gates', 'Body Ecology Diet', 'Donna Gates returns to her second Mindd Forum to present BEDROK (Body Ecology Diet Recovering Our Kids) a diet and nutrient regime based on her Body Ecology Diet that is helping thousands of ASD children all over the world. Donnaâs focus is on digestive health as a means of restoring metabolism and nutrient absorption and in so doing supporting all body systems. Through food, supplements, hygiene and lifestyle choices Donna coaches on how to restore a healthy digestive tract by restoring beneficial gut flora and reducing pathogenic microbes, rebalancing acid and ph levels, eating foods at the right time and in the right combination and more. Donna will review how to make young coconut kefir and other kid-friendly recipes that help support healthy bodies and healthy minds. '+ 'Donna Gates is author of Body Ecology Diet which is in its 8th edition and 10th year. She holds degrees in child development, nutrition and human behaviour. Over 4 decades she has travelled and trained in naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Mediine, natural hygiene (colonics), macrobiotics, nutrition and modern medical science.'), new Array('Holly Davis, Chef', 'Healthy & Delicious! (Samples of GAPS, BED & NT foods)', ''), new Array('', 'Tea/Expo', ''), new Array('Dr. Marilyn Dyson', 'What Neuro Therapy To Do When', 'Sensory Processing Disorder effects a childâs perceptin of the world by altering their ability to hear, see, taste, touch, do and experience. Dr. Dyson will review selection and proper sequencing for SPD and other neuro-developmental disorders that include AD/HD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, learning delay and behavioural disorders. The lecture will incorporates diagnosis and treatment of primitive reflexes, auditory/visual processing, sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, digestive disorder and biochemical imbalances. '+ 'Dr. Marilyn Dyson has a unique and deep understanding of both the biochemistry and neurology of language and learning disorders. Dr Dyson is a General Practitioner in Pymble, where she combines biomedicine with therapies to promote neurodevelopment. She developed an expertise while helping her own child with neuro-developmental issues.'), new Array('Wayne Wilson, PhD', 'Auditory Processing & Speech', 'This seminar will discuss the most cited definition of (central) auditory processing disorder ((C)APD), that of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (2005). With this definition in place, the rest of the seminar will review one of the more popular (C)APD assessment, rehabilitation and management models currently in use around the world - the Bellis/Ferre model. Whilst the theory behind the model will be discussed, the seminar will concentrate mostly on the hands-on application of the model, including practical exercises on the assessment, rehabilitation and management tools used. '+ ''), new Array('', 'Lunch/Expo', ''), new Array('Rhonda Filmer', 'Tips for Teachers & Educators', ' '+ ''), new Array('Sue Larter BOptom, FACBO, FCOVD', 'Visual Processing', 'Presentation will focus on identification and treatment of vision, vision motor and visual perceptual deficits. The lecture will offer practical tips on identifying symptoms, sequencing treatments and creating the ideal environment at home and in the classroom. '+ 'Sue Larter is a founding member of the VMPRS group of practitioners dedicated to supporting children with neuro-developmental delay and educating therapists to work from a multi-modal perspective. She practices Behavioural Optometry in Pennant Hills and consults with Giant Steps.'), new Array('Georgina Ahrens', 'Floortime', ' '+ ''), new Array('', 'Tea/Expo', ''), new Array('Martha Mack', 'Sound Therapies', ' '+ ''), new Array('Matthew Bourke', 'Allergy Relief, ', ' '+ ''), new Array('','Q & A','') ); var friday2=new Array( new Array('','',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('', 'Tea/Expo', ''), new Array('','',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('', 'Lunch/Expo', ''), new Array('Karen Wheelright', 'Choosing The Right Diet', 'Karen will cover the main ASD diets; Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Specific Carbohydrate, Gut And Psychology Syndrome, management/elimination of chemicals (additives, preservatives, phenols, salicylates, oxalates), what diet suits what child, progressing from one diet to another, avoiding the pitfalls that lead many to assume âthe diet is not workingâ. '+ 'Karen Wheelright recovered her son Luke from Autism and is now consulting with parents to help families effectively follow biomedical and nutritional protocols. '), new Array('Janet Taylor', 'LEAP: Acuppressure and Kinesiology', 'LEAP is a novel Program for the correction of most types of Learning Disabilities based an a unique combination of Acupressure and direct muscle biofeedback called Kinesiology to first assess which specific brain areas are desynchronised by various stressors, then to identify the stressor causing disintegration of brain function, and finally directing the type and degree of acupressure treatment necessary to re-synchronise brain function. This talk will discuss the LEAP Model of Learning based on Brain Integration, the basic LEAP Protocol and results of studies done to demonstrate it\'s efficacy. LEAP was first developed in 1985, and through continuing work with Clinical Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Neurologists and other health professionals, LEAP continues to develop new techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of this successful program. '+ 'For more on LEAP visit http://www.rfk.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/rfk/tolearn.pdf '+ 'Janet Taylor is a certified LEAP (Learning Enhanced Advancement Program) practitioner and instructor. Janet has been running a clinical practice on the Northern Beaches, Sydney for 7 years and is a graduate of the College for Energetic Sciences in Melbourne.'), new Array('Nicole Rogerson & Charmaine Fraser', 'Applied Behavioural Analysis', 'Discussion will cover the theory of Applied Behavioural Analysis, its implementation and its outcomes. '+ 'Nicole Rogerson has been President and developed the website of the non-for-profit parent ABA interest group, Learning to Learn. She is a frequent public speaker on ASD and ABA as well as continuing her role with other parents in lobbying state government for increased funds for ABA programs. Charmaine Fraser is the proud mother of Jack 4 and Claire 3 years. With a background in finance she was thrust into the unfamiliar world of autism when her son was diagnosed with Autism at age 2. Drawing on valuable experience, Charmaine now works with Lizard Childrenâs Centre co-coordinating Applied Behaviour Analysis training for therapists and the families they work with.'), new Array('', 'Tea/Expo', ''), new Array('Rosalba Courtney', 'Breathing Dysfunction In Children', 'Breathing can have significant impact on childrenâs health. Improving childrenâs breathing habits can assist the functioning of their immune system, brain and nervous system. Some children can also benefit from breathing based therapies such as intermittent hypoxic training ( IHT) and Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) which can optimize oxygen uptake, transport and metabolism. '+ 'Rosalba Courtney has been working with brain-immune-gut disorders in children and adults for over a decade. She is currently working on a PhD in Breathing Dysfunction at RMIT University and travels worldwide studying cutting edge techniques in this field.'), new Array('Justine Watson', 'Managing Grief and Relationships', 'When a child is diagnosed with a disability the challenges can become consuming, exhausting and isolating for the parent/caregiver. There are many levels of strain (emotional, financial, time, relationships) on families dealing with paediatric illness. This presentation will provide families and caregivers tips on how to work through grief, manage relationships and maintain a healthy state in order to support themselves and the family. '+ 'Justine Watson is a counsellor specialising in families dealing with neuro-developmental disorders. She is mother of two young sons, one with Autism and the other AD/HD.'), new Array('','Q & A','') ); var saturday0=new Array( new Array('9:00-10:00','',''), new Array('10:00-11:00','',''), new Array('11:00-11:30','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('11:30-12:15','',''), new Array('12:15-1','',''), new Array('1:00-2:00','Lunch/Expo',''), new Array('2:00-2:45','',''), new Array('2:45-3:30','',''), new Array('3:30-4:00','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('4:00-5:00','',''), new Array('5:00-5:30','','') ); var saturday1=new Array( new Array('Dr. Kenneth Bock', 'The New Childhood Epidemics; Autism, ADHD, Allergies, Asthma', 'A group of new childhood epidemics is emerging which Dr. Bock has termed "The 4-A Disorders" for Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. In his opening lecture, Dr. Bock will present evidence that shows that the recent epidemics of these seemingly unrelated disorders are linked by similar mechanisms including underlying genetic vulnerability triggered by environmental insults. The talk will focus on causative factors, including toxins, allergies, and infections, which all can lead to underlying chronic inflammation. These factors, interacting with nutritional status and enzyme function, can lead to a range of pediatric illness beyond the Four A Disorders, including eczema, intestinal hyperpermeability, colitis, malabsorption, behavioral problems, and learning and language delay. '+
'Dr. Bock (MD FAAFP, FACN, CNS) received his medical degree with honors from the University of Rochester. He is an experienced DAN!™ clinician who for the past 24 years he has dealt with complex medical problems by integrating alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medical practice, and for the last seven years he has focused that approach on children with autism spectrum disorders and ADD/ADHD. He is the current President of The American College for Advancement in Medicine. He is the co-author of three books: The Road to Immunity, published by Pocket Books, Natural Relief for Your Child\'s Asthma, published by Harper Collins and The Germ Survival Guide, published by McGraw Hill. His fourth book, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, is due for release by Random House in April 2007. He lectures nationally and internationally on immune system health and integrative approaches to autism spectrum disorders. '
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new Array('Dr. Debbie Fewtrell Dr Fewtrell has an integrative medical practice specialising in the biomedical treatment of children with neurodevelopment disorders. She also teaches and mentors biomedical practitioners. Her work has been regularly featured in the NZ media. Debbie’s strong focus is to inspire and educate parents and professionals in Australasia to use integrative biomedical approaches to improve the health and neurological function of children. She is a Pfeiffer and DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) trained physician and a fellow of Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental medicine.'),
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new Array('Dr. Elizabeth Harris You will be informed about suitable alternatives to use and methods to decrease exposure in your every day living for a healthier family. Elizabeth is a General Practitioner with an interest in complementary medicine. In 2006 she trained with the Pfeiffer institute and attended the MINDD forum and treats children with Autism and ADHD. She is completing her fellowship with ACNEM as well as starting work towards offering Neurotherapy in Dunedin. Her dream is to set up an integrated treatment centre along with other Dunedin practitioners offering a range of services for children. Rachel Wilson RN, RM, BHSc Rachel Wilson is a Registered Nurse and Midwife who specialises in Biomedical Intervention for children. The children she sees include those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and other learning and behavioral difficulties. She is passionate about using natural and effective treatments for these children based on sound foundations of health. She works from a private clinic in Auckland and has a close professional relationship with Dr Leila Masson- Paediatrician and is mentored by Dr Debbie Fewtrell. Being a midwife it is a natural progression for her to add Preconceptual Health to her area of study and interest. '
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new Array('Leila Joffe Homoeopathy will be presented as an effective adjunct to the dietary and nutritional treatments that are already used to treat these children. omoeopathic medicines have a gentle yet powerful action. Homoeopathy embodies the idea that many of the symptoms of disease are actually manifestations of the body\'s attempts to heal itself. The homoeopath sees his or her role as facilitating these efforts since it treats the whole person taking into account all of the factors that make up a child\'s unique blend of symptoms and behaviours, likes and dislikes. Homoeopaths are like detectives and using the child's unique symptoms as part of a puzzle, the goal would be to select those best fitting pieces to find the medicine that is likely to produce a positive result to significantly help the child and support and enhance the work of all other treatments given. A brief description of how to use first aid remedies will be given so as to help minimize the use of medication such as paracetamol. A summary describing the remedies and their use will be made available. Leila Joffe , Classical homoeopath and counsellor trained in The Netherlands and India is an experienced homoeopath who for the past 10 years has seen an increase in numbers of children with ASD .She has been dealing with these children in her practice by integrating the tenets of classical homoeopathy and the Biomedical approach . She has become more and more interested in helping these children as well as those children diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD and behaviour issues. She has presented papers at various homoeopathic conferences on the treatment of these conditions and the various remedies researched for their efficacy and results when used for the above. Leila Joffe lectures at the Wellington college of Homoeopathy and is a member of the board of the college. " ), new Array('Stacey Jarvis', 'When paracetamol won\'t cut the mustard… What’s the alternative?', 'This lecture will provide natural solutions for common childhood ailments including colds, flus and ear infections, stomach and bowel bugs, cuts and grazes and much more. The treatments are safe, easy to administer and have proven efficacy. We will also look at how to build the immune system and avoid getting sick. It will appeal to those who want to avoid medicines that may not be well tolerated or which may come with side effects that make a medical treatment less attractive. The focus will be on evidence-based options including nutrients, homeopathic and herbal treatments and will cover doses and how to identify quality products. Stacey Jarvis (Naturopath) What role does genetics play in the development of autism, ADHD and related disorders? Since there is no such entity as a genetic epidemic, how is the environment contributing to the increasing numbers of patient\'s diagnosed. Dr. Usman will discuss the role of genetic susceptibility, epigenetics,and environmental triggers in patients with autism ADHD and developmental delays '+ 'Dr. Usman spent 7 years at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center where she helped develop supplement compounds ("Primer and Promoter") to effectively treat ASD, AD/HD and a range of brain-immuno-gut disorders. She now has her own practice in Chicago focusing on ASD, AD/HD and brain-immuno-gut illness.' ), new Array('','Q & A','') ); var saturday2=new Array( new Array('','',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('Jacques Duff, PhD', 'Neurofeedback', 'The majority of Neuoro-developmental disorders including Autism, AD/HD, speech and language delay, dyspraxia, dyslexia, depression and behavioural disorders all share a common lack of synchrony in brain function. Methods that improve synchronization include D4 dopamine receptors, folate-dependent methylation, diet, metabolism, Omega 3 and neuro-feedback. Jacques Duff will review synchronization as well as choice and sequencing of therapies. '+ 'Jacques Duff is founder and Director of the Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic in Melbourne where they combine Orthodox Medicine, diet and neuro-psychology to treat children and adults with AD/HD, Autism, learning delay, behavioural disorders and depression.' ), new Array('Susan Petrie and Kate Danvers', 'ABA and RDI', "Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is a research-based treatment program developed by Dr. Steven E. Gutstein. Whereas ABA aims to teach social skills directly, RDI focuses on building the \"dynamic intelligence\" that underlies the acquisition of those social skills in neurotypical children. It also focuses on the building blocks of motivation by developing episodic memory (seen as impaired in autism) and filling it with the child's own personal stories of competence and mastery. RDI emphasizes declarative (as opposed to imperative question based) communication, and aims for an appropriate balance of verbal and nonverbal communication. Described by Tony Attwood as a 'remarkable intervention programme' the initial research results regarding this 'next generation' approach to autism treatment are hugely exciting. Susan Petrie, Bsc, ABA Therapist Susan has been working in the ABA field, primarily with children on the Autism Spectrum for 5 years and has recently returned home from London. Her homecoming was sparked largely by the Masters course in ABA she is now undertaking at The University of Auckland under Dr Oliver Mudford. Susan’s ABA methods include discrete trial and natural environment training, social skills training, mands and tacts, toilet training, compliance and parent training. Susan\'s talk will give a brief overview of these methods and will be available for questioning. Kate D\'Anvers works at Rainbow House, a specialist organisation for children and young people with ASD. In the past Kate has worked as an ABA therapist and programme developer / supervisor, and for the last six years has been at Rainbow House, working as a psychologist with adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome. She is a member of both the Autism Association (Auckland Branch) Committee and ASDIN. Kate is now providing RDI services to families throughout New Zealand and loving every moment of it! " ), new Array('','Lunch/Expo',''), new Array('Glynis Howard', 'Learning, Attention and Behavioural Difficulties – a revolutionary new approach', 'Glynis Howard is the National Medical Services Manager and Quality Control Manager at the DORE achievement centre, Australia where she has worked for the last 5 years. In her earlier career as a nurse and midwife she specialised in neonatal intensive care and bereavement counselling ' ), new Array('Anu Norrie DO GradDip(OsteoPaeds)', 'Cranial Osteopathy', 'This lecture will begin with an overview of the development of the current medical model alongwith the historical as well as the more recent bioelectric models of medicine. He will explain how osteopathy relates to these models. He will describe what happens in an osteopathic treatment and connect the approach to some of the everyday understandings that we have of our bodies and explain just how accurate some of those perceptions can be! He will explain how common childhood disorders can be helped with cranial osteopathy. Anu completed his undergraduate studies in England in 1986. He returned to New Zealand and established his practice in Auckland. He started travelling regularly to the USA to persue his interest in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (cranial Osteopathy) and was involved in the establishment of a faculty to teach this work in Australasia. He has lectured regularly to the profession since that time in Australia, New Zealand and more recently in Europe. His interest in treating children has been a constant thoughout his career.' ), new Array('','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('','',''), new Array('','Q & A','') ); var saturday3=new Array( new Array('Dr. Anju Usman', 'Biochemical Individuality & The Biomedical Approach', 'By individualizing the history and physical exam, as well as prioritizing laboratory assessment, a unique biomedical treatment plan can be developed for each patient. This plan includes addressing specific dietary, environmental, nutritional and gastrointestinal issues. '+ 'Dr. Usman spent 7 years at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center where she helped develop supplement compounds ("Primer and Promoter") to effectively treat ASD, AD/HD and a range of brain-immuno-gut disorders. She now has her own practice in Chicago focusing on ASD, AD/HD and brain-immuno-gut illness.' ), new Array('Dr Ken Bock', 'Individualising approaches on the road to recovery', 'The recent epidemic in Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders has a neurobiological basis that requires thorough investigation in each child. Neurotoxicity and neuroinflammation are some of the contributing factors however other important organ systems are frequently involved including digestive, immunological and metabolic. It is vital to determine in each child where the imbalance lies to develop an optimal treatment plan with proper focus and sequencing. This lecture will focus on practical, in-depth information and idea exchange to enable the practitioner to set theory to practice. '+ 'Dr. Bock (MD FAAFP, FACN, CNS) received his medical degree with honors from the University of Rochester. He is an experienced DAN!™ clinician who for the past 24 years he has dealt with complex medical problems by integrating alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medical practice, and for the last seven years he has focused that approach on children with autism spectrum disorders and ADD/ADHD. He is the current President of The American College for Advancement in Medicine. He is the co-author of three books: The Road to Immunity, published by Pocket Books, Natural Relief for Your Child’s Asthma, published by Harper Collins and The Germ Survival Guide, published by McGraw Hill. His fourth book, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, is due for release by Random House in April 2007. He lectures nationally and internationally on immune system health and integrative approaches to autism spectrum disorders. ' ), new Array('','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('Dr. Anju Usman and panel', 'Taking A Good History/Clinical exam pearls', 'This will be an interactive session to help the practitioner derive the relevant pertinent details of the history and clinical by targeted questioning and examination . The session will tie together the symptomatology that can indicate the likelihood of a variety of metabolic scenarios which then helps with deciding which test and treatments are indicated. Dr. Usman spent 7 years at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center where she helped develop supplement compounds ("Primer and Promoter") to effectively treat ASD, AD/HD and a range of brain-immuno-gut disorders. She now has her own practice in Chicago focusing on ASD, AD/HD and brain-immuno-gut illness.' ), new Array('','',''), new Array('','Lunch/Expo',''), new Array('Dr. Debbie Fewtrell', 'Pieces of the Puzzle', 'Debbie will walk the group through the interconnected web of gut- immuno- metabolic pathlogies that underpin the childhood disorders and tie in snippets interesting scientific literature that supports the integrative approach.Dr Debbie Fewtrell - MB ChB, Dip Obs, FRNZCGP, FACNEM Dr Fewtrell has an integrative medical practice specialising in the biomedical treatment of children with neurodevelopment disorders. She also teaches and mentors biomedical practitioners. Her work has been regularly featured in the NZ media. Debbie’s strong focus is to inspire and educate parents and professionals in Australasia to use integrative biomedical approaches to improve the health and neurological function of children. She is a Pfeiffer and DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) trained physician and a fellow of Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental medicine.' ), new Array('Dr. Richard Lord, PhD', 'Focusing biomedical treatments with laboratory data', 'Dr. Lord will review the scope of laboratory evaluations used to guide neurodevelopmental treatments. Cases that show biochemical signs of focal disturbances will be presented. Data sets that show the incidences of various factors will be reviewed. Overall the presentation will lead to understanding the promises and limitations of biomedical therapies for autism and related disorders. Richard Lord, PhD has over 3 decades of experience in the area of biochemistry and metabolism serving as clinical lab director of several different facilities and author of numerous books for college curricula. He has consulted with the US National Institute of Health and worked at the Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Disease. He is currently Director of Science & Education at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory in Georgia.' ), new Array('','Tea/Expo',''), new Array('Ken Bock', 'The importance of gut health. Clinical management', 'Dr Bock will discuss the common findings in the gut of children with developmental and immune disorders supported by research and present effective treatment approaches. Dr. Bock (MD FAAFP, FACN, CNS) received his medical degree with honors from the University of Rochester. He is an experienced DAN!™ clinician who for the past 24 years he has dealt with complex medical problems by integrating alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medical practice, and for the last seven years he has focused that approach on children with autism spectrum disorders and ADD/ADHD. He is the current President of The American College for Advancement in Medicine. He is the co-author of three books: The Road to Immunity, published by Pocket Books, Natural Relief for Your Child’s Asthma, published by Harper Collins and The Germ Survival Guide, published by McGraw Hill. His fourth book, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, is due for release by Random House in April 2007. He lectures nationally and internationally on immune system health and integrative approaches to autism spectrum disorders. ' ), new Array('Anu Norrie, Leila Joffe, Jacque Duff', 'Effective integration of osteopathy, homeopathy and neurofeedback into biomedical practice.', 'Each practitioner will briefly describe the usefulness of their modality in treating childhood gut- immuno-behaviour disorders and how and when to integrate each into the treatment plan for a child to achieve maximum gain and a truly integrative approach. Anu completed his undergraduate studies in England in 1986. He returned to New Zealand and established his practice in Auckland. He started travelling regularly to the USA to persue his interest in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (cranial Osteopathy) and was involved in the establishment of a faculty to teach this work in Australasia. He has lectured regularly to the profession since that time in Australia, New Zealand and more recently in Europe. His interest in treating children has been a constant thoughout his career. Leila Joffe , Classical homoeopath and counsellor trained in The Netherlands and India is an experienced homoeopath who for the past 10 years has seen an increase in numbers of children with ASD .She has been dealing with these children in her practice by integrating the tenets of classical homoeopathy and the Biomedical approach . She has become more and more interested in helping these children as well as those children diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD and behaviour issues. 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'Dr. Bock (MD FAAFP, FACN, CNS) received his medical degree with honors from the University of Rochester. He is an experienced DAN!™ clinician who for the past 24 years he has dealt with complex medical problems by integrating alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medical practice, and for the last seven years he has focused that approach on children with autism spectrum disorders and ADD/ADHD. He is the current President of The American College for Advancement in Medicine. He is the co-author of three books: The Road to Immunity, published by Pocket Books, Natural Relief for Your Child’s Asthma, published by Harper Collins and The Germ Survival Guide, published by McGraw Hill. His fourth book, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, is due for release by Random House in April 2007. He lectures nationally and internationally on immune system health and integrative approaches to autism spectrum disorders. '
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new Array('Dr. Leila Masson Leila will review the scientific basis for recommendations, such as probiotic use during pregnancy for allergy prevention, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding after that for prevention of infections and allergies (and increased intelligence!), avoidance of common allergens early in life, especially if there is a family history of allergies, avoidance of unnecessary antibiotic treatment. You will walk away with the knowledge of how to prevent common problems such as recurrent ear infections, eczema, and less common afflictions such as autism and ADHD. Parents with a child on the autistic spectrum will learn preventative strategies and early testing to help their next child to remain as healthy as possible. Leila Masson, M.D., MPH, DTMH, IBCLC Leila Masson is a paediatrician and lactation consultant with a private practice specialising in biomedical treatment of autism spectrum disorders and behavioural problems in children. She did her paediatric specialty training at the University of California at San Francisco and now lives in Auckland. She received her Masters in Public Health from Harvard University and her Diploma in Tropical Medicine from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.'
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'Making Sense Of It All She will also share her vision for the NZ paediatric integrative movement and suggest ways in which we can collectively endeavour make a difference to the future of a significant proportion of our nation’s children. Dr Debbie Fewtrell - MB ChB, Dip Obs, FRNZCGP, FACNEM Dr Fewtrell has an integrative medical practice specialising in the biomedical treatment of children with neurodevelopment disorders. She also teaches and mentors biomedical practitioners. Her work has been regularly featured in the NZ media. Debbie’s strong focus is to inspire and educate parents and professionals in Australasia to use integrative biomedical approaches to improve the health and neurological function of children. She is a Pfeiffer and DAN! 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The experience convinced him to train as a practitioner and to promote this revolutionary approach to health and wellness. Glenn has spoken at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally and was part of a group of four Buteyko practitioners that trained 14 practitioners and taught 200 asthma sufferers in Cuba in 2004. Glenn’s work has attracted media interest including a feature on national television in 2006. Glenn is committed to helping reduce the burden of breathing disorders like asthma in New Zealand and worldwide. He is working with a growing number of medical practitioners to have Buteyko incorporated into mainstream medicine in order to achieve this goal. '+ "Asthma is one of the most common conditions presenting to healthcare practitioners today. The Asthma & Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand (ARFNZ) claims the appalling prevalence one in four New Zealand children has asthma and asthma is the most common cause of child hospital admissions. 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She now has her own practice in Chicago focusing on ASD, AD/HD and brain-immuno-gut illness.' ), new Array('', 'Q & A', '' ), new Array('', 'Lunch/Expo', '' ), new Array('Dr. Anju Usman', 'Working Guidelines/Case Discussions', 'This practical session will cover the overall strategies that the practitioner can use in their practice to achieve maximum gain for the patient. Advice will be given on choosing appropriate testing, results interpretation and treatment options. '+ 'Dr. Usman spent 7 years at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center where she helped develop supplement compounds (“Primer and Promoter”) to effectively treat ASD, AD/HD and a range of brain-immuno-gut disorders. She now has her own practice in Chicago focusing on ASD, AD/HD and brain-immuno-gut illness.' ), new Array('Dr. Debbie Fewtrell ', 'Making Biomedicine Work In New Zealand. 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Accommodation Mindd has organised special rates at the first 2 venues. Please mention your affiliation with Mindd when you book; Parklane Motor Inn The Parklane is a 10-15 minute walk through town or along the beach to the conference centre. It is a 1 minute walk to the beach. Emerald Inn On Takapuna Beach The Emerald Inn is a 1 miute walk to both the conference centre and beach. Kiwi Holiday Parks “A lovely, low budget holiday park right on the beach only a minutes walk to the conference centre” Anzac court motel Anzac Court Motel is a 10 minute walk to the conference centre.
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