Kurt Woeller, DO, is the medical director for Stillpoint Center for Integrative Medicine www.mystillpoint.com in Temecula, CA. Dr. Woeller serves as a clinical consultant, teaching doctors the latest in biomedical diagnostic testing and treatment protocols for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).  He lectures nationwide regarding the benefits of biomedical therapies for autism, as well as maintaining an extensive educational resource for parents on his membership website at www.AutismActionPlan.org. Since 1998, Dr. Woeller has been a Biomedical Specialist using the Defeat Autism Now! approach. He was one of the first physicians in the United States to embrace the “Comprehensive Treatment Model” for the treatment of Autism and related disorders. This involves obtaining a full clinical picture of the individual’s health and underlying disorders including: nutritional deficiencies, food allergies, heavy metal toxins, enzyme dysfunction, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiencies and pathogenic micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract. Since seeing his first autism patient in 1998, Dr. Woeller has treated hundreds of children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Woeller is an osteopathic physician who specializes in traditional osteopathic medicine, cranial osteopathy and integrative medicine. He participates in a monthly educational webinar program that is sponsored by The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc., as well as supporting his own biomedical webinar service at www.AutismTreatmentWebinars.com.

Julie Matthews, is a leading US autism nutrition expert and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Practitioner specializing in autism diet and nutritional intervention. As an autism nutritionist specialist, she provides sound diet intervention and cooking guidance backed by scientific research and years of applied clinical experience. Julie consults one-on-one with families from around the world and routinely collaborates with physicians and researchers. She speaks at the leading autism conferences, writes for the Autism File magazine, teaches Cooking To Heal autism diet cooking classes, and hosts a weekly radio show in San Francisco. Julie’s comprehensive autism diet book, Nourishing Hope for Autism has been named the “Most Progressive Health Book” at the 2009 Independent Publisher Awards. View her website at: www.NourishingHope.com.

Dawn Winkelmann, M.S, CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Feeding Therapist with over 13 years of experience evaluating and treating children with Swallowing and Feeding Disorders. She has started and maintained several inpatient and outpatient Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) Study Programs and has developed continuing education courses for other Speech Language Pathologists in the area of speech and swallowing. Dawn specializes in the medically fragile child as well as children on the autistic spectrum. Dawn has lectured in the United States as well as China and her therapy techniques have been highlighted on the Montel Williams Show and China Network Television. She is dedicated to the biomedical approach for treating autism as she playfully encourages children in her therapy sessions to consume an autism diet, drink supplements and swallow pills safely. Dawn is currently teaching a weekly video lecture series for parents regarding Feeding and Swallowing Disorders on Dr. Kurt Woeller’s website: AutismActionPlan.org. Dawn’s private practice, Spectrum Speech and Feeding is located in Arizona and she consults with clients all over the United States and in several different countries. You can reach her at: www.SpectrumSpeech.com.

8:00-8:30

Registration / Exhibits

8:30-10:00

Kurt Woeller

“The Secrets to Success with a Biomedical Approach to Autism”
Biomedical intervention, i.e. diet, supplement support, laboratory testing has tremendous benefits for individuals on the autism-spectrum. However, there are so many options of what to do first, second, third…Dr. Woeller will explain which therapies have the greatest percentages for success and how to prioritize these therapies to help your child.

10:00-10:15

Break / Exhibits

10:15-11:15

Julie Matthews

“Nourishing Hope: Nutrition and Diet Intervention for Autism”
Learn why proper diet and nutrition is essential for those with autism. Julie will present the scientific rationale for nutrition intervention and provide an overview of the respective therapeutic applications of the many ASD diet options including GFCF, SCD, Body Ecology, Feingold, low oxalate, and more. She’ll discuss the foundations of a healthy diet, making changes that work for the whole family, and tips for picky eaters.

11:15-11:30

Break / Exhibits

11:30-12:30

Dawn Winklemann

“Feeding & Swallowing: A Medical Overview for Kids on the Spectrum”
Feeding and swallowing difficulties are common for children on the autistic spectrum. Ms. Winkelmann describes feeding disorders, the swallowing process, and the rationale behind our children’s refusal to eat. She provides some realistic medical solutions and recommendations for feeding our children.

12:30-1:30

Lunch Break / Exhibits (Bring your own lunch)

1:30-2:30 

Julie Matthews

“Cooking To Heal – The “How To” of Implementing an Autism Diet”
Julie will discuss the implementation of an “autism diet,” focusing on the GFCF diet and including common meal ideas and substitutions for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and others. You’ll learn time saving tips, get meal ideas, and receive kid-friend recipes for implementing the GFCF diet, as well as learn how to evolve the diet for experienced families.

2:30-2:45

Break / Exhibits

2:45-3:45

Dawn Winklemann

“Practical & Playful Feeding Tips: Food, Pills and Supplements”
We shouldn’t have to struggle with our kids to get the nourishment they so desperately need. Ms. Winkelmann will bring her basket of therapy goodies to demonstrate practical and playful ways to encourage your child to eat food, swallow pills and drink supplements safely and consistently.

3:45-4:00

Break / Exhibits

4:00-5:15

Kurt Woeller

“Methyl-B12 Therapy and its Incredible Benefits for Autism-Related Disorders”
Methylcobolamin, a form of B12 vitamin, is a fundamental component in biomedical intervention. This vitamin influences attention, focusing, environmental awareness, language, detoxification, etc. All of these are critical functions for anyone on the autism-spectrum. Dr. Woeller explains the significance of this important therapy, including how to obtain it, administer, and what to know regarding benefits, side effects and more.

5:15-5:45

Panel Q & A

5:45-6:00

Exhibits

On-Site Registration Fee (after 8/1/09 & at the door)

$75

Contact Person:  Rory Butler or Chasity Robinson

Phone:  913-341-8949

E-Mail:  rbutler@GPL4U.com or crobinson@GPL4U.com

Website:   www.greatplainslaboratory.com