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NAC 2022 is brought to you by
National Autism Association
Founded in 2003, NAA is a parent-run advocacy organization and the leading voice on urgent issues related to severe autism, regressive autism, autism safety, autism abuse, and crisis prevention. NAA’s mission is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
NAA’s Big Red Safety Booth
The National Autism Association is committed to those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who may be prone to wandering off or eloping from a safe environment, and may be unable to recognize danger and/or stay safe. Wandering, elopement, “running” or fleeing behaviors among those within our community not only present unique safety risks, but also create extraordinary worry and stress among caregivers.
Our 2022 Headline Sponsor
THANK YOU TO OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR
MAPS – Medical Academy of Pediatrics Special Needs
We are a group of professionals who offer a Comprehensive Education & Fellowship to Medical Professionals for the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related chronic complex conditions.
The rapidly increasing scientific evidence-based material that supports the medical treatment of autism spectrum related medical disorders is evolving and passed on to practitioners in a systematic, in-depth course of study, in order to have the greatest impact on this medically complex pediatric population.
The first of its kind, the Fellowship Program at Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) is a systematic pediatric CME program designed to prepare a medical professional to deliver the best possible care to children in distress. Under the guidance of Daniel Rossignol MD FAAFP, this scientific evidence-based course of study has been uniquely designed by clinicians, for clinicians.
Parents are searching for qualified practitioners who can help their children reach their full potential. Clinicians are searching for solid, evidence-based education that will best prepare them to help their special needs patients. When searching through the complexities of these neuro-developmental disorders, MAPS helps provide direction.
OUR MISSION
To prepare medical professionals in delivering the best possible care to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other special needs conditions.
Our Other Supporters
OxyHealth
OxyHealth has forever changed the way the medical industry practices hyperbaric therapy. Since our inception, we are devoted to providing quality and brilliantly safe portable hyperbaric chambers to physicians, professional athletes, wellness centers and families. All OxyHealth chambers are designed for patients to easily self-treat, which has fostered a cutting-edge trend in hyperbaric technology.
Our portable line is specifically engineered to remain cost effective, easy to operate and convenient, while providing users with an efficacious therapy that has helped hundreds of thousands of people world-wide.
Neuroneeds
We are committed to improving the lives of children and adults who are living with neurological disorders. Our team of physician-scientists employ the latest techniques in science-based research and clinical practice to offer a holistic approach for safe and effective nutritional-based treatments.
Zen Leaf (formally known as TerraVida Holistic Centers)
Zen Leaf is a medical cannabis dispensary located in Malvern, PA.
We are dedicated to serving the local community and providing our customers with a better quality of life through access to medical cannabis. At Zen Leaf, we strive to improve the health of our patients by sharing the science behind medical cannabis and a dedication to providing our patients with top quality products, strains, edible alternatives, and educational materials.
1847Financial
Our team is trained to work with families who need help creating a comprehensive financial strategy for their loved one with special needs. We work with clients to bridge the gap between community, government and long term support. We develop a comprehensive financial and social strategy to assist individuals to live the life they desire.
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Pat Bergmaier, CFP®, ChSNC™, RICP®
P (610) 784-3468 C (610) 784-3462
pbergmaier@1847financial.com
Core Therapies Functional Medicine Center
For More Than 10 Years, We’ve Provided Superior Health And Balance Through Natural Health Care And Chiropractic.
“Chiropractic care is more than just making the pain disappear. It is about learning, understanding and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life.”
Our Purpose – To assist members of our practice and community in achieving optimal health, happiness and quality of life.
Our Vision – A well society whose members are interested in and understand the importance of taking responsibility for their own health and the health of their families.
Our facility is unique; not only do we help create solutions for your most pressing health challenges, but we also develop plans to prevent illness from impacting your life.
Our drive comes from the desire to help people reclaim their lives and achieve their goals through powerful and all-natural therapies. This is the reason that we focus on your entire lifestyle, because there is nothing more precious and finite than the time we have on this beautiful earth.
Iliad Neurosciences Inc.
Iliad Neurosciences Inc. (Iliad) is a dynamic life sciences company that develops products for the diagnosis and treatment (“theranostic”) of neuro-development disorders with an emphasis on autism and related conditions. Iliad has licensed a late stage patented diagnostic technology related to Folate Receptor A Autoantibodies (FRA-Ab).
The Folate Receptor Antibody Test (FRAT®) is a laboratory test with two components. FRAT identifies an important metabolic deficiency in pregnant women whose fetuses have neural tube defects (NTD), infants with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) and children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Ilera Healthcare
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the patients we serve by providing unique medical marijuana solutions. That mission guides the way we grow, process and formulate our products.
Our cultivation and processing facilities exceed industry standards by utilizing cutting-edge technology and equipment. We test every strain and product with our in-house HPLC equipment to ensure terpene and cannabinoid ratios are perfected before they reach dispensary shelves.
Our medicines are designed with precise ratios of cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, and other active ingredients to create the ideal therapeutic experience. Ilera only uses clean extraction techniques, including CO2, which is safe, non-toxic and environmentally-responsible. We never introduce foreign cutting agents, such as butane or hash oil, keeping our medicine free of solvents and other inactive substances.
New England Center for Health
New England Center for Health is a functional medicine practice that integrates the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, ADHD, other Neurodevelopmental Disorders and various chronic medical illnesses, including but not limited to, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic or recurrent infections, food sensitivities, allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, other autoimmune disorders, metabolic disorders, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The practice is located in Fairfield County Connecticut. Our practice works with children and families to integrate their therapies, medications, and other interventions in a thorough and holistic fashion.
Dr.Nancy O’Hara is a board-certified pediatrician, who has been caring for children with neurodevelopmental needs and chronic illness for decades. She works with families to help each child reach his or her fullest potential in a supportive and integrated fashion.
https://drohara.com
Dr. Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician who has focused her practice on integrative care. She uses therapies including botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, nutrition, counseling, and water therapy to address the biochemical, nutritional, and energetic needs of each patient to improve overall health.
https://lindseywellsnd.com
Vicki Kobliner is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and has devoted her career to guiding families with chronically ill children to navigate the clinical, nutritional, environmental and lifestyle changes they can make to optimize their child’s life and enhance their family experience. She helps future moms by developing a roadmap to help beat the 1 in 4 odds of having a child with a chronic illness by protecting their baby’s health starting well before conception.
https://holcarenutrition.com
Our family will work with your family to integrate cutting edge research with holistic care and therapeutic interventions to help each child thrive.
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Our mission is to educate consumers about pure, safe, alternative personal care choices that empower people to live the healthiest lifestyle possible. Buy trusted skin, body, baby, home and pet products
Rossignol Medical Center
Integrative Medicine – When we use the term integrative medicine in our practice, we are referring 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 either based on underlying biochemical testing (for example, giving carnitine and coenzyme Q10 when there is laboratory evidence, using biomarker measurements, of mitochondrial dysfunction) or evidence-based treatments (for example, giving nutritional supplements or medications that have been studied and proven to help symptoms such as speech delay, attention, hyperactivity, etc.…).
What We Believe – We do not believe that patients with certain conditions, such as autism, should be told that the condition is hopeless or that no testing or treatments are available. Conditions such as autism are defined by a subjective group of symptoms, and therefore a diagnosis of autism does not reveal the underlying cause(s). We strive to identify what may be causing abnormal functioning of cells in persons with autism and other disorders using biomarkers that are objective, testable and treatable.
We also keep up with the latest evidence-based research on conditions such as autism, noting that at least 20 nutritional supplements and 45 medications have been studied in people with autism. Therefore, we do not feel that patients with autism or their parents should be told that there is nothing “real” going on, and that nothing can be tested for, and that nothing can be treated. To the contrary, many tests and treatments are available, and many individuals can improve over time. However, we cannot guarantee or promise such improvements. But we do promise that we will really listen to you and do our best to identify appropriate testing and treatment options.
At the heart of functional medicine is examining what may be causing a medical problem, not necessarily treating just the symptoms.
Summit Health Pharmacy
At Summit Health Pharmacy, our focus is friendly, top notch service. Here, you’re like family. You’ll always be greeted with a smile, and every pharmacist on our team is fully committed to making medications as easy as possible for you. But that’s not all — we also provide home delivery and medication counseling services.
Summit Health stands out as a PCAB/ACHC Accredited sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacy. This means that Summit Health has been awarded the highest accreditation in the compounding industry.
Valley Forge Tourism & Conference Board
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is a private, non-profit membership sales and marketing organization which actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by promoting patronage of its member hotels, restaurants, attractions and services.
The Board represents more than 600 member businesses throughout Southeast Pennsylvania.
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board was established as the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau by the Montgomery County Commissioners in 1963, making it the officially chartered tourism promotion agency of Montgomery County. It was an agency of Montgomery County until 1999, when the County Commissioners voted to privatize the bureau, while maintaining fiduciary oversight through appointment of the agency’s volunteer board of directors.
The Board is now a private organization. Funding comes from a combination of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania grants, membership dues and a tax imposed on visitors occupying the County’s more than 9,200 hotel rooms. The Board does not receive funding from Montgomery County.
Parent Scholarship and Other Donations
Woodlands’ Philosophy & Scope of Care
The Woodlands Healing Research Center is a non-profit, multidisciplinary, integrative medical office that provides comprehensive family medical services emphasizing Environmental, Functional and Preventive Medicine. We operate in conjunction with our sister site, Clymer Healing Center, which offers naturopathic nutritional consultation under the direction of Andrew Neville, N.D. Our community service center is Greenshire Arts Consortium dedicated to the art of inspired living.
The physicians are members of the medical staff at Grandview Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital and St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital. In order to provide the safest and most effective nontoxic treatments, we utilize a wide range of integrative medical modalities. We find the majority of today’s health problems can be best managed by integrating more “functional” and “natural” therapies into conventional medical diagnosis and treatment. Woodlands’ medical providers are trained in both areas of conventional and integrative medicine.
We are firmly committed to providing affordable, patient centered, quality care health care with compassion, understanding and in the least invasive and non-toxic means possible.
Our Mission:
We are here to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to autism. If you want to join us in our fight?
Solutions 4 Health
We empower our customers to take control of their health and naturally reverse their disease state for good. What makes Solutions 4 Health stand out from the rest is our level of knowledge, engagement, and individualized approach to every customer’s concerns and health questions. With a solution-focused approach, we help people find exactly what they need to support their health and wellness, and support them every step of the way – to create a lasting change. Stop in today for your health and wellness needs, including customized supplementation, lifestyle and dietary recommendations, individualized protocols, and Integrative health coaching.
Kimberton Whole Food is a group of natural grocery stores that actively reflect their commitment to local farming and the prioritization of organic and fair food. Kimberton Whole Foods is now a multi-generational family business and continues to grow while maintaining a commitment to integrity and sustainability in agriculture. True friends of the farmer, KWF is regularly honored for our ethical business leadership and meaningful contribution to regional sustainable agriculture.
Find out information about sponsorship of our conference. As a sponsor of the National Autism Conference, your generous donation helps defray the costs to attendees making it more affordable for them to join us to learn about the products and services your company offers.