One in every 88 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder!
This epidemic prevalence makes autism one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. Children with autism are at risk for many nutrition problems, such as nutritional deficiencies, drug/nutrient interactions, food allergies, food intolerances, chemical sensitivities, gastrointestinal disorders, and feeding problems. Parents are increasingly utilizing diet and nutritional supplements, which they learn about from support groups, the press, the Internet, and other non-medical sources, but they need guidance from professionals to help them through the maze of emerging nutrition information. Unfortunately, most professionals do not feel prepared to assist parents in this area of treatment. Dietitians, educators, therapists, and other health care professionals seek reliable information so they can assist parents in making informed decisions regarding appropriate nutrition and feeding interventions.
This one-day seminar is designed to provide the most authoritative, current, scientific-based information on nutrition and feeding interventions for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, PDD-NOS, and other related disorders. Participants will leave the seminar with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to help families make informed decisions regarding diet, nutritional supplements, and feeding problems. All professionals and parents wanting a better understanding of the role of nutrition therapy in the treatment of autism and related disorders will benefit from attending this seminar.
Course Content
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER—OVERVIEW
u Define autism, symptoms, and characteristics
u Prevalence and causation theories
u Connection between nutrition and autism
NUTRITION THERAPY
u Nutrients critical for brain function
u Components of a Nutrition Therapy assessment
u Laboratory test to assess nutritional status
u Role of the SLP, OT, PT, educators, and others in nutrition interventions
NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS
u Components of a healthy diet
u Elimination of sugar and artificial colors to improve behavior and brain function
u Omega-3 fatty acids to improve dyspraxia, dyslexia, anxiety, and ADHD
u How to select a vitamin and mineral supplement
u Five approaches to get a child to take a supplement
u Identify and treat food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances
u GFCF, SCD, GAPS, Rotation, Antifungal, Feingold, and Low Oxalate Diets
u Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Folate to treat biomedical abnormalities
u Role of carnitine to help treat attention deficit symptoms
u Nutrients to enhance the detoxification system
FEEDING PROBLEMS
u Distinguish a "Picky Eater" fromvs. a "Problem Feeder"
u Underlying factors that contributes to a feeding problem
u Mealtime strategies to increase acceptance of new foods
u Build a multi-disciplinary feeding team
u Overview of the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
u How GI symptoms contribute to behavior and feeding problems
u Carbohydrate digestion abnormalities in children with autism
u Laboratory and diagnostic test to identify GI disorders
u Diet and nutritional interventions to treat gut problems
IFSP AND IEP
u Nutrition services as a component of the ECI program
u Nutrition goals and objectives for the child's IEP
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
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is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).
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This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6 clock hour(s). Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
This educational offering consists of 6.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).
is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for six (6.0) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 6.0 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for six (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors and marriage family therapists. Licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 6 clock hour(s).
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credit(s) for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.
is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clincal Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).
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ELIZABETH STRICKLAND, MS, RD, LD, is a Registered Dietitian with special interest in integrative medicine, whole foods, dietary supplements, and natural healing treatment methods. She practices integrative nutrition therapy to help treat autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, ADD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities, and other related disorders. Ms. Strickland has over 30 years of professional experience ranging from providing individual nutrition therapy to patients, to training professionals and parents on the topic of nutrition and autism. She is an accomplished lecturer with a professional, yet approachable style that has made her a sought-after presenter with professionals and parents alike. She has provided nutrition consultation to early childhood intervention, WIC, Head Start, home health, school food service, and autism programs. Ms. Strickland is currently in private practice providing seminars, consultation, and nutrition therapy to children with autism and related disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Louisiana
State University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Georgia. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, and the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice Group. For more learning opportunities offered by Ms. Strickland, including her book, Eating for Autism...The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Autism,Asperger's, or ADHD, visit www.CrossCountryEducation.com.
Disclosure:
Financial – Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne, LLC
Nonfinancial – No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists
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