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Autism Landmines & Primum Nil Nocere. Why is POAC- NoVA Giving this Workshop?. This workshop is not an endorsement of any methodology or provider.
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Why is POAC-NoVA Giving this Workshop? • This workshop is not an endorsement of any methodology or provider. • All information provided or published by POAC-NoVA is for informational purposes only. Reference to any treatment or therapy option or to any program, book, service or treatment provider is not an endorsement by POAC-NoVA. POAC-NoVA assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided by POAC-NoVA. • Reality: POAC-NoVA primarily supports educational interventions including ABA-VB. However, many parents are interested in and utilizing other methodologies.
Autism Landmines • Is there an epidemic? • Can ASD be cured? • Is ASD Medical, Educational or Psychological? • Are the best treatments educational, psychological, or medical? • Is ASD a Disability? • Should more resources be used for adults or adolescent ASD individuals? • What should the State/Federal/Local government do for ASD? • Are autistic self-advocates more or less important in organizational decisions? • What is the cause of ASD? Genetic, Environmental, Vaccines, Reality TV? • What is the best state for ASD services? • What needs to be done now for ASD individuals? • What services do ASD individuals need now? • What services do ASD individuals need in the future to be more independent? • Should NCLB be scrapped? • Should insurance cover ASD treatments? Which treatments should be covered? How much should be covered?
Biomedical Interventions • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) • Elimination Diets (Gluten Free / Casein Free) • Supplements / Vitamins • Audio Therapy • Anti-fungals • Chelation • Electroconvulsive Therapy • Aversion therapy • Anti-Psychotics • Anti-Depressants • Stimulants • Neurofeedback
Different Types of Autism? • Autism is a disorder comprised of a collection of symptoms that creates a very large umbrella • DSM-V proposes to make it larger • “The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others are trying to prove him wrong.”
Primum Nil Nocere • “First, do no harm.” • Use the Scientific Method • Problem / Observe / Hypothesize / Experiment / Analyze / Repeat / Conclusion • Take Data • Remember Time is a Variable • One Treatment at a Time • ABA-VB can be used on neuro-typical children and husbands without harm!
Snake Oil Salespeople • “It's immoral to let a sucker keep his money.” • Stages of Grief • Shock & Denial • Pain & Guilt • Anger & Bargaining • Depression • Acceptance & Hope • None of us have unlimited resources • Maximize your Money • Maximize your Time
End Goal • “My parents were told to put me in an institution...They are... it’s called Harvard.” • Work every day • You are your child’s primary therapist • Pick your battles • Quality of Life • Move On