A Reward System That Really Works!

Come see a reward system that really works to reinforce positive behaviors and discourage negative ones without spending tons of money on rewards, without constant punishment or nagging your children. This is quick to set up, easy to understand even for non-verbal children and fun for all.

Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Soy-Free (GFCFSF) Cooking for Beginners

We will be sharing gfcfsf recipes and websites, offering samples of foods both homemade and store bought and answering questions about this way of cooking. We will also have suggestions for packing lunches for school.

The Importance of the Biomedical Approach for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Nathan will discuss how biomedical interventions can aid in the treatment of autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, asthma and allergies.

Dr. Nathan has a gentle approach and commitment to healing. His unique biochemical approach blends traditional and alternative medicine: what he likes to call CHO (Complementary, Holistic, Integrative). He has expertise in working with autism and is a Defeat Autism Now! trained physician. In addition to his background as a family practice physician, Dr. Nathan is also trained in a number of adjuvant modalities, including classical homeopathy, osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and Reichian therapy. His book, On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks, will be released some time in 2010.

Watch Me Learn, Video Modeling

Nela will be explaining the technique of video modeling and how it can help children on the autism spectrum. Video modeling can help children to learn simple, every day tasks such as how to tie shoes, brush teeth, set the table as well as social skills. We will also be previewing the newest Watch Me Learn Videos before we add them to our TACA library.

Traditional and Behavioral Therapies for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Andrew will be discussing the importance of Positive Behavior Intervention, Sensory Integration, Cognitive Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy and Social Cognition and how it can help to enrich the educational experience of a child with autism.

Andrew Bailey is an experienced clinician and highly skilled educational consultant who began his career in special education in 1985 at a private special education school in Berkeley, CA. He has a solid understanding of neurodevelopmental impairments, with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorders. In 2000 Mr. Bailey, along with William Henkel and Mary Beth Ludwig opened Anova Educational and Behavior Consultation. In 2003 Anova opened the first ACE school in Sonoma County and currently serves over 100 children with autism on three ACE School campuses. He has been working with children with ASD for 25 years and is currently the Director of Educational Services and the principal of the three ACE schools. He conceived the ACE school as a truly unique environment that would provide high quality academic instruction to children with Aspergers and autism using the best practices from Positive Behavior Interventions, Sensory Integration, Cognitive Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy and Social Cognition.

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