Seminar 2010 - Integrative - Central Coast

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Online Registration for the Central Coast seminars is now closed but seats are available for walk-ins. Please arrive by 8:15 am to allow for registration. See schedule for details.

Integrative Solutions for Optimal Development, Treatment & Prevention

Allergies, ADHD, Autism, Learning Delay, Chronic Illness

For carers, educators and health professionals RACGP QA & CPD

Would you ask a child with a broken leg to run faster? Asking a child with ADHD, learning delay, Autism or even allergies to sit still or study harder is equivalent if there is an underlying medical condition.

Find out how Integrative Healthcare that includes biomedicine, allied therapies and neuro-development treats the whole person and helps a child reach their full potential and prevent disease. The key is an individualised approach by a trained practitioner and case management by well-informed carers.

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Medical research indicates that a range of illnesses are linked by overlapping nutritional, metabolic, digestive and immune issues. Addressing underlying causes can improve health, behaviour and concentration while reducing the need for medications and the risk of disease. Selecting and sequencing appropriate treatments is essential for best outcomes and saves time and money.

Allergies and nutritional deficiencies are often misdiagnosed as ADHD or behavioural disorders. Chronic infections often reoccur until germs are accurately identified and treated. Toxicity often drives both allergies and infections. The metabolic-immunologic-neurologic-digestive systems are all closely linked and require an integrative approach to achieve optimal mental and physical health.

Integrative care can help treat a wide range of symptoms that include;

ADHD, allergies, Asthma, Autism, anxiety, bedwetting, behavioural issues, chronic infections, depression, digestive disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, eczema, food sensitivities, motor coordination, reflux, sleeplessness.

Recovery Story 9am - 9:30am

Local parents will detail their recovery stories with focus on symptoms, assessment and effective treatments you can find locally.

The Metabolic System 9:30am - 10:20am

Dr Elizabeth Mumper (DVD)

The metabolism is a complex set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to create energy to maintain life. Understanding genetic polymorphisms, nutritional deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired detoxification, oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, cerebral hypoxia and impaired energy production is central to effective treatment of Autism and related neuro-biological disorders including allergies and ADHD.

Dr. Mumper is Medical Director of Defeat Autism Now! She is also President and CEO of The Rimland Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated magna cum laude from Bridgewater College and attended the Medical College of Virginia, did residency training at the University of Massachusetts and University of Virginia, and was invited to serve as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at UVA

Biomedical Treatments 10:20am - 11:15am

Many children with learning delay, ADHD and Autism have overlapping conditions of allergies, dyspraxia, dyslexia, eczema and a range of auto-immune issues. A variety of medical and neuro conditions can cause learning and behavioural problems including allergies, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, toxicity, infections, digestive dysfunction, auditory, visual &/or sensory processing disorders and more.

Learn how Biomedical intervention that includes diet, nutrition, digestive health and detoxification, can support cellular health and in so doing improve and restore proper functioning of many body systems. The key is in addressing the core causes in the particular individual.

Dr Nicole Avard

Dr Nicole Avard is a general practitioner working at Invitation to Health, an integrative family practice in Wyoming. Since attending her first MINDD conference in 2006 Nicole has developed a keen interest in nutritional medicine, focussing on children’s behaviour. Nicole practices in a holistic manner, understanding the link between physical health and emotional and spiritual well being. Nicole attended Pfieffer Outreach training in 2008

Dietary Intervention 11:45am - 12:45am

Julie Matthews (DVD)

Many childhood disorders including ADHD, allergies, asthma, and autism stem from similar underlying causes such as nutrient deficiencies, digestive disturbances, inflammation, immune system imbalances and poor detoxification. In this session, you will learn how the health of the body and mind are interconnected, how poor digestion and gut imbalances affect the brain, and the importance of nutrition to the healing of these systems. We will dispel many myths of mainstream nutrition, such as â€œfat is badâ€-lowfat is good, â€œthe dietâ€ doesnâ€™t work and additives are no big deal. We will identify foods that heal the gut, feed the brain, support the immune system and help to detoxify. Most importantly, we will cover how to help children (even picky eaters) enjoy these foods!

Julie Matthews is a leading US autism nutrition expert and Defeat Autism Now! lecturer. Julie specialises in biomedical diet and supplementation intervention, as well as healthy pregnancy. Her book, Nourishing Hope, and her work are based in scientific research and an understanding of the biochemistry of neurobilogical disorders and the role of nutrition to restore health

Julie McNab

Naturopath

Julie McNab has been a successful naturopath and homoeopath for over 22 years, specialising in female and childhood health. With a background in Remedial Education as well as years of clinical experience working with thousands of families, Julie has developed a widely recognised expertise in tailoring easy-to-follow health programs for the specific needs of children with developmental and behavioural disorders.

The Holistic Approach 2:15pm - 2:45pm

Local Chiropractor

Individuals with Mindd illness experience a range of symptoms that are often characterised by the same underlying issue of inflammation and oxidative stress. The body can be stressed in many different ways including food and environmental toxins, allergens, muscular-skeletal and emotional issues.

By addressing the 6 key factors to overall health (structural alignment, nutrition, emotions, allergies, toxicity and electromagnetic radiation) you can work towards optimal mental and physical health.

Ron Burke

Chriopractor and Osteopath

Ronald Burke DCDO has trained as both a chiropractor and osteopath. He started the Balance Centre at Erina for an integrative approach to health and wellbeing.

He believes through chiropractic and osteopathic care you can improve a child's mental and physical health with a holistic approach and reduce the need for psychotropics, antihistamines, antibiotics, grommets, cortisone cream, anti-depressants and more.

Neuro & Behavioural Therapies for Cognitive Development & Performance 2:45pm - 3:25pm

Dr. Marilyn Dyson or local specialist

Neuro-developmental disorders can affect a childâ€™s perception of the world by altering their ability to hear, see, taste, touch, do and experience. Neuro therapies are critical to developing neural pathways and are best implemented once biomedicine has addressed biochemical imbalances that impact on neurotransmitters and cognitive function.

Properly selecting and sequencing treatments for SPD and other disorders (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia) can greatly improve behaviour, literacy and overall performance. This lecture will give you an overview of primitive reflexes, auditory & visual processing, sensory integration and motor development.

Cate Larke Dip Teach, Sensory Integration Consultant, TLP Provider

Cate has been working in the field of Sensory Integration and Movement for 7 years. She is the director of the Essential Moves Pty Ltd and runs a multi modality clinic in Newcastle, as well as training teachers and providing in-school programmes. Cate has also developed a Sensory Integration Programme for use in the classroom, which has individual lesson plans, equipment and resources for the teacher. She has trained over 380 teachers in the past 3 years.

“If every kindergarten teacher implemented a sensory integration programme as part of their daily classroom schema, the impact would be mind blowing.”

Behavioural Therapies, Emotional Intelligence & Self-Esteem 3:25pm - 3:45pm

Anca Ramsden or local specialist

Children with neuro-biological disorders are often challenged in relating to others socially and emotionally. In the case of ASD, behavioural intervention is essential to help develop social and communication skills. A range of behavioural interventions (ABA, RDI, Sonrise, Bridges) can be even more effective once biomedicine has addressed biochemical imbalances.

In the case of children with mood & digestive disorders, learning delay, allergies and all neuro-biological illness, the children often do not have full access to one of the primary responses to stress; to feel comforted by another, such as a parent, sibling, friend, or mentor. Many behaviours are expressions of this anxiety and when the anxiety is lowered behaviour can improve. Parents, teachers and carers can learn how to stimulate emotional intelligence through a range of exercises and games.

Practitioners Training 2:15pm - 5pm

Neurobiological disorders are at epidemic levels and trained health professionals are in demand. Best treatment outcomes lie in a team of well-trained practitioners who understand how to take histories, read symptoms, run tests and effectively treat the gut (permeability, dysbiosis, inflammation, biofilms) and metabolism (genetic polymorphisms, nutritional deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired detoxification, oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, cerebral hypoxia and impaired energy production).

Participating practitioners will be listed on the Mindd website.

Speakers; Dr. Richard Stuckey (Brisbane & Townsville, QLD), Dr. Nicole Avard (Newcastle & Central Coast, NSW), Dr. Lily Thomas (South Coast, NSW), Dr. Sinclair Bode (Adelaide), Dr. John Turtle (Canberra), Dr. Antony Underwood (Sydney), Dr. Robyn Cosford (Darwin, Perth, Sydney), Dr. Braham Rabinov (Melbourne).

General Session

$85 per person, $75 Early Bird
$140 per couple, $125 Early Bird

These prices serve to cover costs. If you wish to attend but are unable to afford it, please email us as we have some scholarships available. If you can appeal to a local organization (Rotary, Lyons) to fund your ticket, this greatly helps our efforts.

Practitioner Training (Biomedical)

$165 per professional, $150 Early Bird

Practitioners will receive a certificate of training, be posted on the Mindd website, invited to join the Mindd_Practitioners Yahoo Group and be eligible for continuing education points;

• NHAA CPE 12 points
• ATMS CE - 10 points
• RACGP QA & CPD points. Category 2
• CAA CPD hours; A:-1, B:-5.25, C:-2
Partners

If you wish to apply to be a seminar, please contact mindd or (02) 9337 3600. All partners are reviewed and approved for quality and suitability.

Presenting Sponsor $10k
Partner $5k
Sponsor $2k
Exhibitor $395
Inserts $250