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Professionals TrackKeySessionsFRIDAY MAY 6, 2022Keynote SpeakersExhibitor Viewing & BreaksEventsOnly Attendees who have paid for this CME Credit Track may attend. Upgrades available at the Registration Table.CME TRACK7:00 am 8:00 amRegistration / Exhibitor Viewing8:00 am –8:15 amWelcome AddressPattie Moor, NAA Pennsylvania Volunteer8:15 am 9:15 amBiochemical Foundation of Integrative PediatricsDr. James Neuenschwander9:15 am 10:15 amSeizures & Mito DisordersDr. Richard Frye10:15 am 10:45 amComplimentary AM Snacks, Coffee and Exhibitor Viewing10:45 am 12:00 pmHarnessing the Healing Power of Oxygen: Evidence based use of Hyperbaric OxygenTherapy (HBOT) for AutismDr. Jason Sonners12:00 pm 1:00 pmComplimentary Catered Lunch in the Bar FoyerLunch, Networking and Exhibitor Viewing in the Exhibitor Halls1:00 pm 2:00 pmDemystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Guide on Basal GangliaEncephalitisDr. Nancy O’Hara2:00 pm 3:00 pmAllergies, Asthma & MCASDr. Michael Elice3:00 pm 3:30 pmComplimentary PM Snacks, Coffee and Exhibitor Viewing3:30 pm 4:30 pmGut Brain StabilityDr. Anju Usman-Singh4:30 pm 5:30 pmContributing Factors for ASD, Through a Genomic LensDr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen5:30 pm 5:45 pmConference Day 1 Wrap Up and Evening Event AnnouncementsPattie Moor, NAA Pennsylvania Volunteer7:00 pm –9:00 pmMovie Premiere - “Spellers”A Documentary Film Inspired by the Book, "Underestimated:An Autism Miracle", by J. B. Handley and Jamison Handley.The premiere of Spellers is free with your conference ticket inthe Grand Ballroom.National Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 13

MEDICAL ACADEMY OFPEDIATRICS AND SPECIAL NEEDSSAVE THEDATE!SEPTEMBER 20228TH-10TH (THURSDAY - SATURDAY)HILTON-COSTA MESA, CAREGISTER TODAYwww.medmaps.org/fall2022OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:714.540.7000 reg@medmaps.orgMAPS CONFERENCEFUNCTIONAL & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINEMEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD:Anju Usman-Singh, MD, FMAPSBio Medical Specialist for Children with DisabilitiesDirector of True Health Medical CenterDaniel Rossignol, MD, FMAPSIntegrative and Special Needs ResearcherFounder of Rossignol Medical CenterThe Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs is a group of dedicated professionalswho offer a Comprehensive Education & Fellowship to Medical Professionals for the care ofchildren with chronic complex conditions.of pediatric, complex medical disorders is evolving and passed on to practitioners in a systematicPlenary Session:Session dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of immune activation syndromes in pediatrics— including PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalitis, maternal immune activation, andpediatric autoimmune and allergy syndromesGeneral Session:James Neuenschwander, MD, FMAPSIntegrative and Holistic Medicine PractitionerFounder of Bio Energy Medical CenterMAPSpediatric condition for the general session.

Sessions & SpeakersFriday, May 6, 2022 Believe TrackHealing the Gut to Support the Brain8:15am – 9:15amLocation: Believe Track, North BallroomSpeaker: Dr. Anju Usman-SinghPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.We are learning more daily about the role the gut has in brain health. The importance of absorption, digestion, the gutmicrobiome, vagus nerve function, SIBO/SIFO and motility seem to play a huge role in neurological health. In my experience,supporting gut health through diet, exercise, nutrients and clean up protocols, such as biofilm protocols, motility enhancingagents, and binders can help support improved immune health and brain health.Anju Usman-Singh, MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, FMAPs, Hom-C is director and owner of True HealthMedical Center and Pure Compounding Pharmacy in Naperville, Illinois. She also is the ChiefScience Officer for True Healing Naturals. She specializes in biomedical interventions for childrenwith ADD, Autism, PANDAS/PANS, Down Syndrome and related disorders. She has been involvedin research regarding copper/zinc imbalances metallothionein dysfunction, biofilm relatedinfections and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. She serves on the board for The NeuroimmuneFoundation, and the medical advisory boards for TACA (The Autism Community in Action) andAutism Hope Alliance, as well as faculty for MAPs (Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs).Dr. Usman-Singh received her medical degree from Indiana University and completed a residencyin Family Practice at Cook County Hospital, in Chicago, Illinois. She is board certified inFamily Practice and Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) and holds a certification inHomeopathy.Friday, May 6, 2022 Hope TrackThe Full DNA Sequence of Temple Grandin and Many Others: How they tell a complex tale of multiplepathways8:15am – 9:15amLocation: Hope Track, South BallroomSpeaker: Dr. Richard BolesPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.Mitochondria, methylation, inflammation, microbiome, nutrition, and toxins, oh my! There are so many talks on the causes andtreatment options for autism, but which ones are right? Learn what the full DNA (genome) sequence in thousands of people withautism tells us about the real causes of the disease. Dr. Boles will walk you through this complex subject using individual cases toshow how modern genetic testing revealed the causes of disease, and in many cases identified a treatment that worked. Inparticular, the full DNA sequence (genome) of Dr. Temple Grandin will be used to illustrate thepowers and limitations of genetic testing in autism in 2022. Additionally, information learned aboutthe causes of autism are being applied to treatment regiments that can benefit many people forwhich genetic testing remains impractical. So, who was right and who was wrong? Come and listen.Hint, autism is complex, and most everyone has a valid point.Dr. Boles is a Medical Geneticist with expertise in mitochondrial and other metabolic disorders. Hecompleted medical school at UCLA, a pediatric residency at Harbor-UCLA, and a genetics fellowship atYale. He received board certifications in Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics and Clinical BiochemicalNational Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 16

Sessions & SpeakersGenetics. For over two decades, Dr. Boles’ clinical and research focus has been on sequence changesin genes involved in energy metabolism, and more recently ion channels, and their effects on thedevelopment of common functional disorders. Examples include autism, pain syndromes, cyclicvomiting, bowel dysmotility, dysautonomia, depression, and SIDS. Dr. Boles practices the “bedside tobench to bedside” model of a physician-scientist, combining an active clinical practice with basicresearch into the underlying genetic predispositions leading to the same conditions. He has over 70published papers, mostly in mitochondrial medicine.Session Notes:National Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 17

Sessions & SpeakersFriday, May 6, 2022 Believe TrackResilience: Preventing COVID and Managing Post-COVID Syndromes9:15am – 10:15amLocation: Believe Track, North BallroomSpeaker: Dr. James NeuenschwanderPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.We have spent over two years dealing with SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19. There has been a relentless barrage of medicalinformation offering nothing but bad news and anxiety. Those of us in the field have known, almost from the beginning, that thepublic narrative did not match the outcomes we see in our practices. In this presentation, I will discuss COVID in children andsome of the potentially negative outcomes that can occur. I will also review the reasons why these negative outcomes occur andidentify areas for potential treatment and (most importantly) opportunities to create resilience and significantly reduce the risk ofthose negative outcomes. By the end of this presentation, participants should have a discrete set of things they can do forthemselves and their children to prevent COVID complications and address a COVID infection if this occurs.James Neuenschwander, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Neu) has been practicing integrative medicine since1988. He is the owner of Bio Energy Medical Center, a multidisciplinary, integrative medicalpractice with the philosophy of treating illness at its source using whatever tools are available.Dr. Neu is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and is board certified inEmergency Medicine, Integrative and Holistic Medicine, as well as Anti-Aging and RegenerativeMedicine. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) aswell as holds a certification in chelation therapy. He is a member of A4M, ACAM, and ILADS. Hehas been a DAN! Practitioner since 2007, a member of MAPS since its founding, and a MAPSfellow since 2014.Friday, May 6, 2022 Hope TrackEnvironmental Issues within ASD including Lyme: Practical Detox Strategies9:15am – 10:15amLocation: Hope Track, South BallroomSpeaker: Dr. David DornfeldPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.The environment around us is constantly changing and usually not for the better. We MUST be able to recognize, try to avoid, andthen remove these toxins safely so they do not negatively affect our health and metabolism. Many children and adults with ASDhave alterations in their biochemistry and genetic polymorphisms, whereby they are disadvantaged in the ability to cleanse andnourish their cells ideally. We need to first identify the harmful ingredients to avoid (i.e., heavy metals, chemicals, GMOs, plastics,hormone disrupters, pesticide exposures) and then identify and treat effectively many of the complicated tick-borne diseases aswell as fungal infections.It is no longer “You are what you eat,” but should be “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT, WHICH YOU CANNOT EXCRETE.” Once we canidentify these harmful agents, we need to determine how to safely rid these toxins, reduce the inflammatory processes theycreate, and oxygenate the tissues in order for tissue repair to be optimized. Safe hyperbaric therapies and chelation therapies willbe overviewed.National Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 18

Sessions & SpeakersI hope to be able to share a great deal of information on how to safely repair ourselves, especially since many environmentalinsults are growing around us exponentially as WE NEED TO RESTORE OURSELVES TO A MORE HEALTHFUL STATE!Dr. David Dornfeld has been preventing and reversing illness at Family Wellness Center inMiddletown, NJ, for 36 years, while focusing towards “environmental medicine concerns” andhow to repair those exposure related insults.Throughout this time, he has developed a special interest in working with children with autismspectrum disorders since 2005, and encompasses many aspects of family medicine, osteopathicspinal manipulation, chelation therapy, IV infusions therapy, and hyperbaric therapies to help manyimprove.He received his medical degree from the University of New England College of OsteopathicMedicine in Maine and completed his residencies in Ohio and Colorado in 1986. He is boardcertified in family medicine (ACOFP) and board certified in anti-aging medicine by the InternationalSociety of Anti-Aging medicine in 2000. Dr. Dornfeld has been a member of ACAM, the AmericanCollege for the Advancement in Medicine since 1994 and became double certified in chelationtherapy through his training. He completed his Fellowship from MAPS (Medical Academy ofPediatric Special needs) in 2013 and helps train many professionals and parents in safe hyperbarictherapies, chelation therapies, Lyme related disorders (ILADS trained) and preventive medicine,both nationally and internationally.Recently, Dr. Dornfeld was the only US physician asked to participate in an autism summit in Cairo,Egypt, expanding his guidance to help physicians in the Middle East combat the issues associatedwith recovering children and adults with autism.Session Notes:National Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 19

Sessions & SpeakersFriday, May 6, 2022 Believe TrackOptimizing Your Family’s Health10:45am – 12:00pmLocation: Believe Track, North BallroomSpeaker: Vicki WarrenPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.Are you optimizing your family’s health? We live in a world where toxins and environmental issues are overloading our bodies andour minds. We cannot change the world, but we can certainly change our own living environment! Learn the critical tips and tricksto minimize toxic indoor air, tap-water pollutants, and hazards posed by electromagnetic radiation. This talk will leave youinformed, and empowered!Ms. Vicki Warren is an electrical engineer who has spent 30 years investigating the impact ofhigh frequency electromagnetic signals on the organic materials of high voltage insulation. In2005, she was introduced to the fact that electromagnetic pulses can also have negative effects onorganic human bodies. After intensive study and research, Ms. Warren and others started anonprofit to educate and assist families to mitigate the effects of these signals. Several of theclients were families with a member diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The primary goal was toassist in the creation of “sleeping sanctuaries”. During sleep, it is important for the cellmembranes to properly transfer nutrients and toxins, and in the presence of electromagneticsignals, hypersensitive individuals are often negatively affected. Vicki offers practical andaffordable steps to improve your environment for the entire family.Friday, May 6, 2022 Hope TrackOverview of the Biomedical Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder10:45am – 12:00pmLocation: Hope Track, South BallroomSpeaker: Dr. William KrachtPresentations may be viewed or downloaded via our conference website.This presentation will provide participants with a detailed overview of the biomedical approach to ASD.Biomedicine focuses on the underlying impaired physiology and root causes of ASD, instead of simply managing your child’ssymptoms. Biomedicine represents a paradigm shift in your child’s care, in attempt to provide our children with the necessary andappropriate treatment for their individual conditions. The biomedical approach is the foundation for helping your child.In ASD, multiple biomedical processes can be impaired, including, but not limited to: methylation, detoxification, gastrointestinalprocesses, and immune dysregulation. The dysfunction of these systems leads to vicious cycles in our children. The biomedicalapproach concentrates on redirecting these vicious cycles through a comprehensive investigation into the sources of the problem,followed by treatment of the causes of the dysfunction.Dr. Kracht will overview the vicious cycles in ASD, including what parents should expect from a biomedical evaluation including:initial evaluation, laboratory workup, and treatment. The audience will gain a broader understanding of what is broken and whatapproaches can improve it. In this regard, a number of interventions and treatments will be reviewed. A diagnosis of ASD can beNational Autism Conference King of Prussia, Pennsylvania May 6 - 7, 2022 Page 20

Sessions & Speakersoverwhelming to parents, this presentation aims to give parents a comprehensive review of the biomedical approach from startto finish.William G. Kracht, D.O., F.A.A.F.P. is board-certified in Family Medicine (American Board of FamilyMedicine) and Integrative Medicine (American Board of Integrative Medicine). He has extensivepost graduate training in integrative medicine disciplines. He is a Fellow of the American Academyof Family Physicians, an active member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, theAmerican Academy for the Advancement in Medicine, and the American Association of ChronicFatigue Syndrome.He received his B.S. in Pre-Medicine with High Distinction and Honors in Religious Studies at thePennsylvania State University. He received his Doctor of Osteopathy at the Philadelphia College ofOsteopathic Medicine. While attending Penn State, he was the recipient of the Paul/DavidWentroble Award for the Outstanding Premedical Student. He completed his family practiceresidency at Eglin Air Force Base and was named chief resident his third year. He subsequentlyserved four years as an active-duty family physician in the United States Air Force.In addition to his conventional family medical training, Dr. Kracht has received additional advancedpost doctorate training in Environmental Medicine and Allergy, Osteopathic Cranial Sacral Therapy,Homeopathic Medicine, Functional Medicine and Nutritional Medicine. Using the best of manymedical modalities, he is able to provide an integrative, patient centered medical care thatspecializes in the individual patient; whether it be a common or complex problem. Hiscomprehensive family medical care includes preconception care, newborn and child care,adolescent, adult and geriatric care all with the warmth and sensitivity of a family physician.Dr. Kracht resides in East Rockhill Township with his wife, Terri and their children Taylor Marie,Zachariah William and Laurel Nicole.Session Notes:Natio

On behalf of the National Autism Association and our 2022 headline sponsor, MAPS, it's our pleasure to welcome you to the Greater Philadelphia Area and NAA's National Autism Conference! As always, we have an exceptional lineup of speakers for you this year. Their presentation slides have been uploaded to our website.