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Sponsors
IonCleanse by AMD
The IonCleanse® by AMD is the word's #1 selling footbath detoxification system. A detoxification program will enhance any therapy and allow a child to better assimilate nutrition. The IonCleanse® by AMD is the easiest, safest, and most effective approach to total body detoxification. We believe this should be the 1st step toward autism recovery. AMD offers a 60-day, 100% money back guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the results, return it within 60-days and AMD will give you all your money back - no questions asked (over 98% of customers choose to keep the system).
Spectrum Awakening
Spectrum Awakening is an all-natural supplement company that designs specialty formulas to help children by supporting healthy and normal development, behavior, language, and sleep.
All products are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, dye-free, and every family gets Free Samples from www.SpectrumAwakening.com
The founder, Dr. Jared Skowron, is a biomedical specialist that has been working with kids in his clinic for over a decade helping them reach their full potential.
Lifetrients
Lifetrients (formerly NourishLife) intends to contribute to a major improvement in health and wellness by addressing the nutritional needs of children. Lifetrients holds the exclusive license from the Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland (CHRCO) to the patent-pending speak® (special pufa, e and k) dietary supplement. The proprietary speak formulation contains 7 ultra-purified, concentrated nutrients in precise doses and ratios developed for children with special nutritional requirements. This special blend of nutrients is combined in a convenient serving (2 capsules, 3 mL of pure oil, or 1 Tbsp of emulsion) resulting in greater ease of use for parents and children and at a lower cost than purchasing individual ingredients.
Great Plains Laboratory
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. is a research-based clinical laboratory offering services worldwide. Our laboratory is the global leader in metabolic testing for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We are dedicated to helping healthcare practitioners make a difference by helping children, adults, and families achieve their maximum potential through quality laboratory testing. Our laboratory provides the most reliable, comprehensive and understandable scientific results, using the latest technology and proven techniques. Our clients receive the maximum value for their test results through personal, one-on-one service, knowledgeable staff, and expert phone consultations.
New Beginnings Nutritionals
New Beginnings Nutritionals, is a company started by Dr. William Shaw, in May 2003 to provide high quality supplements specially designed for adults and children with special needs and allergies. Our products are designed to provide support for special dietary needs, digestion, absorption, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, immune dysfunction, and yeast and bacteria overgrowth.
Avmacol
Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc. is an industry leader in research, development, and manufacturing of quality supplements. The Avmacol® line of innovative supplements supports sulforaphane production by providing glucoraphanin and active myrosinase enzyme via our exclusive Sulforaphane Production System®. Sulforaphane stimulates your body’s natural detoxification process for certain environmental threats found in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the water you drink. Research has shown sulforaphane also supports the body’s defenses against oxidative stress and cell damage. Visit the Avmacol exhibit or go to Avmacol.com to learn more about Avmacol and why it has been selected by researchers for use in clinical trials.
Bioray
BIORAY® utilizes the balance of nature and science to create safe and effective liquid herbal supplements that support health, vitality and the environment. BIORAY® products were created in clinic and are manufactured by integrating clinically tested ingredients with proprietary methods. Committed to quality and maintaining the integrity of each formula, BIORAY® blends its products in small, personally attended batches and uses only the highest quality organic ingredients.
Rossignol Medical Center
Under the direction of Dr. Dan Rossignol, FAAFP, FMAPS, The Rossignol Medical Center can best be described as a functional and integrative medicinal practice for children with autism spectrum disorders and other related issues.
Functional medicine pertains to identifying and treating abnormalities that lead to impaired functioning of cells, such as problems with mitochondria, oxidative stress, metabolism, and inflammation. Integrative Medicine refers to molding (integrating) the latest laboratory research with treatments to hopefully improve clinical outcomes. We strive to do this based on evidence-based medicine and the use of biomarkers, where we add treatments based on underlying biochemical testing or evidence-based treatments.
All our practitioners are current with the latest evidence-based research on conditions related to autism. Many tests and treatments continuously become available and many patients can improve over time. Though we cannot guarantee such improvements, we do promise that we will listen to you and do our best to identify the appropriate and the most advanced testing and treatment options.
Rossignol Medical Center has offices in Southern California, Northern California and Central Florida. Call to make an appointment with Dan Rossignol, MD; Dane Fliedner, MD; Salma Ahsan, MD; Lanier Rossignol, BSN, FNP-C; Sandi Kreizenbeck, DNP, FNP; Nicole Rincon, PA-C; or Tracie Salber, ARNP, CPNP.
Jeyaram & Associates
Jeyaram & Associates is a law firm dedicated to helping special needs families with their estate planning needs. Founder, DJ Jeyaram, is the father of a special needs child and experiences the same challenges and concerns as his clients. The firm's philosophy is that any estate plan should reflect your decisions for your family; not the lawyer's decisions for your family. To help you make those decisions, Jeyaram & Associates emphasizes explaining special needs estate planning concepts in an understandable way so that families can be confident in their estate planning choices.
Brain Treatment Center
An affiliate of the USC Center for Neurorestoration, BTC is a progressive brain health clinic with a deep focus on neuroscience and non-invasive brain stimulation technologies, specifically MeRT technology. Known for its innovative approach to analyzing the brain, MeRT treatment is a tool that provides insight into the brain physiology and can be used to modify brain activity through the delivery of magnetic brain stimulation for better network communication helping a wide range of therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes.
Through an evidence-based approach to a wide range of neurological issues, our mission is to help people suffering get a new chance at life.We envision a future where individuals who have a host of neurological issues are able to see improvements through non-pharmaceutical, avante-guarde technologies like these.
EEG to Go
EEG To Go is owned and operated by Brad Levy, a pioneer in the utilization of In-Home, real time VIDEO EEG monitoring for pediatric patients with aversion to hospitals. Overnight monitoring can run from 24-72 hours. He travels the country to hook up (always with a licensed technician) wireless Video Monitoring EEGs on special needs children, safely and with compassion. His portable high quality EEGs easily stay with the child in the comfort of their own home. When done, the parent simply removes the electrodes and sends back the recording device to BST/EEG To Go. There is no expensive, uncomfortable overnight hospital stay. Brad develops warm relationships with his patients that allows for professional and easy testing. He collaborates with world class epileptologists, neurologists and hospitals, as well as most insurance companies. To schedule your child’s EEG, please contact Brad@eegtogo.com or 949-333-1682.
We Rock the Spectrum
We Rock the Spectrum Atlanta is a kid’s gym committed to providing a safe, nurturing and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences for ALL abilities. We provide Play With A Purpose™ by exercising and stimulating any of the seven senses through positive physical, emotional, and social development. Our specially designed, sensory-safe equipment, activities, toys, classes, events and Rock Shop help children in the areas of strength, movement sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. We Rock the Spectrum Atlanta is an all-inclusive environment and “Finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry!®”.
Exhibitors
NeuroNeeds
NeuroNeeds is committed to improving the lives of children and adults who are coping with the effects of neurologic disorders, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders (e.g. Autism, Asperger syndrome), ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Migraine and Chronic Pain. Many expert physicians recognize a metabolic and mitochondrial component to disease in their patients with these conditions, and that targeted nutritional supplementation can offer substantial therapeutic assistance as a primary component of a science-based holistic approach.
Our team, which includes expert physicians, have formulated nutritional products that seek to improve lives. These products target deep by providing very high doses of specific vitamins, mineral, antioxidants, and other natural compounds in order to move specific targeted metabolic pathways in the direction of healing. In addition, these products target wide by providing a solid basis of micro-nutritional needs regardless of what diet the individual may be taking.
The goal of our company is to enhance and optimize the physical and mental abilities for every patient, while limiting harmful effects of a more-traditional pharmaceutical-only approach to care.
Kartzinel Medical Center
Here at the Kartzinel Wellness Center, we practice what Dr. Jerry likes to call “good old fashioned medicine.” Dr. Jerry takes a thorough patient history, careful physical exam, and targeted laboratory investigations – and that’s just at the first appointment! He takes the time to explain the problems discovered as well as the treatment options available. He uses the information he gathered combined with his years of clinical experience and the latest in scientific research to put together protocols for each individual patient – all centered around helping the patient feel well and enjoy his or her life – in other words, to restore the maximum functionality possible. From your very first contact with us, you will notice a truly caring and compassionate approach.
Beauty Society
Back in 2004 when Beauty Society was established our founder, Jeannie Lorin made a vow that Beauty Society would always be A Company with a Conscience. Not only to provide the best possible products in quality, effectiveness and safety; but also to have an everyone wins business model. A model where the consumer would receive the highest performing products at prices the everyday family could afford. A company where corporate profits were not the focus, but rather focus on the success of the consumer and families, as families all across America benefit financially as our sales force. Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, 12-month guarantee.
Jacob’s Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder is an SAIS-SACS accredited, SB-10 approved private school serving students Pre-K through twelfth grade with any kind of neurological disorder, including Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and other rare genetic disorders. Today our staff of 120 serve over 150 students on our two campuses in Roswell and Buckhead. Jacob’s Ladder is on the forefront of cutting-edge methodology that integrates neuroscience with proven-research based outcomes. Our individualized model harnesses the principles of neuroplasticity, knowing that the brain grows, and changes based on the stimulation it receives. Each child is evaluated with a comprehensive assessment that indicates level of neurological development, and then an individualized therapy plan is developed to target specific areas of the brain. In addition to our on-campus programs, we offer home-based therapy programs and our Pods of Care remote program serving families worldwide.
Houston Enzymes
Houston Enzymes formulates digestive enzyme products, specializing in the needs of those with autism. Our products are formulated by our founder, Dr. Devin Houston, PhD biochemist. Our enzymes are targeted to specific food problems and are available in capsule, powder and chewable forms.
Solace Nutrition
Solace Nutrition is a medical nutrition company founded with the intent to develop clinical nutrition products designed for individuals living with chronic disease. Solace Nutrition is dedicated to providing products that meet the nutritional needs that change throughout the lifecycle of individuals living with a chronic disease.
RS Goldring
RS Goldring, Inc offers speech therapy in the child's natural communication environment, and with a family-centered approach. All therapy sessions include therapist feedback, encouragement, and strategies for parental/caregiver follow-up during the non-treatment times. All treatment sessions are one-on-one contact to specifically focus on individual goals and optimize client speech and language development. We also offer play/social skills groups. We have expertise in the areas of language, articulation, sensory integration, feeding, oral-motor therapy and augmentative communication. Our staff consists of experienced, licensed speech-language pathologists who are eager to help children master the art of communication.
Religen
Religen Dx is a dynamic life sciences company that develops innovative diagnostic testing in Mitochondrial Medicine, Neurological Disease, and Genetics.
Therapyland
Therapyland is a revolutionary pediatric therapy center that provides Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Behavioral therapies to children with disabilities all under one roof. Envisioned by the parent of a daughter with autism, the facility is a miracle resource that is all encompassing of what families with special children desire. The vision is to empower children to evolve and progress by working with the most advanced tools, alongside remarkable therapists, in the friendliest, healthiest, and most welcoming environment. Therapyland is committed to the support and growth of their professional team by promoting therapeutic excellence through interdisciplinary teamwork, multiple collaborative opportunities, and community outreach.
Therapyland continues to create multiple opportunities for children to achieve developmental milestones by increasing performance and independence through all disciplines.
Little Divinci
Little DaVinci offers doctor formulated supplements that enhance the health and well-being of kids using quality ingredients. Our tasty formulas are made in collaboration with top pediatric and nutritional experts, delivering high bioavailability with flavors kids love.
Good health has never tasted so great. We believe in taking standards to a higher level.
High Hopes Children’s Therapy
High Hopes Children’s Therapy was founded by a mother-daughter duo who share a common passion for helping children succeed. We offer occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social skills groups. Our energetic therapists are highly trained in order to implement the best treatment plan that will ensure the highest potential for each child. We are able to give your child individualized attention in a fun and friendly environment. Your child will gain strength, body awareness, confidence, and independence by the use of our sensory and strength training gym. Our team will create hope for brighter futures for real life changing progress.
Calbos Law Firm
Christy Calbos is the founder of The Calbos Law Firm, an Atlanta special education law firm. A graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and formerly a lawyer for school districts, she founded The Calbos Law Firm to exclusively focus on representing special needs students. A 17-year veteran of special education law and presenter of over 75 trainings, Christy is committed to guiding Georgia’s families through special education legal requirements. Her focus on collaborative legal solutions helps students receive appropriate IEPs and 504 Plans that meet their needs.
BehaviorLink
BehaviorLink is an applied behavior analysis (ABA) company that is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive services to enhance the education and lives of those with developmental disabilities.
Our team of highly educated and trained behavior analysts and technicians use a collaborative approach with the home, school and community to create individualized behavior plans and therapy to foster growth and independence.
The M Center
The M Center for Integrative Wellness is a patient-centered, pediatric medicine practice with providers who heal from the heart. We focus on healing exceptional children and maintaining the wellness of all children from birth through adolescence. We utilize a Functional Medicine approach, treating patients holistically…mind, body, and soul. We offer biomedical treatment, well and sick visits, and services such as: IonCleanse footbaths, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV nutrition, IV ozone therapy, regenerative medicine, genetic testing interpretation, personalized nutraceuticals based on specialized testing and genetics, individualized health and wellness coaching and support groups.
The M Center was founded by two mothers on a mission, Dr. Maia and
Dr. Monica. After walking through the experience of healing their own children and families with a Functional Medicine approach, they discovered their children were a catalyst to realize their own life missions…to share their expertise, insight, and healing gifts with other families like their own.
Debbie Dobbs Advocacy
Debbie Dobbs, MS is an educational consultant and child advocate. For more than 10 years, Debbie has owned Debbie Dobbs Advocacy, LLC and has served families as a strong advocate for children with all types of disabilities. Debbie guides families to educational and financial resources, answers parents’ special education questions, and attends school meetings to create appropriate IEPs and 504 plans. She partners with families empowering them to help get the best outcomes for their children. Families also gain Debbie’s assistance in applying for the Katie Beckett Medicaid waiver and other funding programs. Originally trained by the Georgia Advocacy Office, she has continued to vigorously pursue additional trainings with the William and Mary Law School, Wrightslaw, COPAA, and NSEAI to better serve her clients.
Hyperbaric Php
Hyperbaric Therapy is a medical treatment which uses increased ambient air pressure greater than sea level. This increased pressure allows the body to absorb more oxygen into all the tissues of the body, enabling vital cell processes and facilitating healing.
At Hyperbaric PHP, we believe in making hyperbaric therapy accessible to those who can benefit from increased oxygen as part of an affordable personal health and wellness program. Due to major advances in the science and technology of hyperbaric chambers, we can offer this treatment in our clinic at a reasonable cost.
Southeastern PANS/PANDAS Association
The Southeastern PANS/PANDAS Association is a parent-led organization that works to raise awareness of and improve access to treatment for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and a subset of PANS called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). We support providers and caregivers in their efforts to care for and heal children with PANS/PANDAS.
Quicksilver Scientific
Quicksilver Scientific® is a leading manufacturer of advanced nutritional systems with a focus on detoxification. We specialize in superior liposomal delivery systems and heavy metal testing to support optimal health. Our advanced liposomal supplements are highly absorbable and support the body in the elimination of the broad range of toxins we’re exposed to, helping you restore the full expression of your health.
At Quicksilver Scientific, we are passionate about health and well-being and are committed to improving the lives of everyone we touch.
Nutrasal
Nutrasal® is a family owned business with a strong commitment to quality manufacturing and optimal health. We manufacture our products in small batches using carefully researched and selected ingredients sourced from the most trusted suppliers in the industry. We specialize in pharmaceutical grade phospholipid formulations and delivery systems to significantly increase absorption, bioavailability, and effectiveness. Our PhosChol® product has remained the leading professional brand of Pure PPC since 1982, and our recently patented Liverflo® is considered a breakthrough in hepatic protection and function. PhosChol-PPC kids is our new liposome liquid that tastes great and is easy to take...EVEN FOR KIDS!
Jordyn's Summer Shirt Project
Jordyn is 19 years old and has autism. Having autism comes with many challenges for Jordyn, so her parents set up a summer project to help her learn job skills while spreading the message to Be Kind to Everyone. Jordyn rolls each shirt, adds a wristband and signs a thank you card to include. Jordyn's Summer Shirt Project has been featured on 11 Alive News, Fox 5 Atlanta, 94.9 The Bull and the Forsyth County News. Shirts have been sold in all 50 states.
Three Basketeers, Inc.
Three Basketeers - “Special Gifts by Special People” - is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit company north of Atlanta. Our original three Basketeers, Luke, Daniel and Brett, are young men on the autism spectrum. Their families joined forces with a vocational coach with the goal of providing meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities while providing a great service to the community. Each of our gift baskets contains items made by our Basketeers or partner organizations that also employ adults with special needs. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ThreeBasketeersInc or visit us at www.ThreeBasketeers.org
Clinic for Special Children
Our vision at the Clinic for Special Children is to improve the quality of children’s lives by providing the resources for accurate diagnosis and comprehensive holistic treatments for general pediatrics and a wide variety of developmental disorders. An integral part of that vision is educating parents and extended family on the sundry of whole child healing protocols that Dr. Harum has created for special needs children over the past 20 years.
George Center for Music Therapy
At the George Center, we are relentlessly, tenaciously, and passionately pursuing our mission to improve access to quality music therapy and healthcare for people right here in Atlanta. To do that, we put our clients at the center of everything we do. Our talented staff of licensed and board-certified Neurologic Music Therapists possess advanced trainings and certifications. We successfully bill insurance for many of our clients. We place a high value on a holistic, team-based approach to therapy by collaborating with members of our clients’ therapy teams and provide many community and social skills based programs. Music. Healthcare. Perfect Harmony.
Amen Clinics
The Amen Clinics take the guesswork out of psychiatry. Imaging the brain uncovers the root cause of someone’s symptoms. We provide outpatient mental wellness strategies to patients of all ages since 1989. 79% of diagnoses and treatment recommendations were different after the clinicians used the information from functional brain scans, compared to current diagnostic methods. The Amen Clinics look at the biological, psychological, social and spiritual influences to get a complete picture of who you are. With life coaching, nutritional guidance and personalized therapy, we provide the tools needed to feel confident, complete and hopeful for the future.
Autism Learning Partners
For over 30 years, Autism Learning Partners (ALP) has served as a national leader in the field of developmental disabilities, serving as a full service provider specializing in the treatment of Autism and other developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the home, in schools, in our centers, and in the community. ALP serves over 4200 clients yearly in several states across the United States. ALP accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Call 855.295.3276 or visit www.AutismLearningPartners.com to learn more.
