The ASA's 39th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders of ASA

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

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Thursday, July 10, 2008: 2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Sun Ballroom 5 & 6
#3912- Detoxification, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress In Autism: Testing and Treatment (ARI's Defeat Autism Now's Session)
Multiple studies demonstrate that some children with autism have increase body levels of environmental contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and chemicals. Many of these children also have inflammation in the brain and increased levels of oxidative stress. All of these problems can impair function in these children. We will review how you can test for these problems and individualize treatments for you child.

Presenter:Daniel A. Rossignol, M.D., FAAFP, International Child Development Resource Center, Physician - Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Virginia. Some of his clinical interests include the study of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory medications, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in neurodevelopment disorders, including autism.
 
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