The location for the 2008 Lyme-Autism Connection conference will be the beautiful Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, CA. Just a few miles from the Palm Springs Airport. You'll enjoy a four star, AAA rated property which includes a 30,000 square foot spa - Agua Serena Spa (just named "One of the Top 100 Spas in the World!") , seven swimming pools, camp Hyatt for the kids and just adjacent to the Indian Wells Golf Resort. The Indian Wells Golf Resort will be hosting our charity golf tournament "Tee Up For Autism" on Saturday. We encourage vendors and attendees to bring the entire family to enjoy this location.
The average temperature for the end of June in Indian Wells is 87 degrees, so bring your shorts! Each of the 480 guest rooms have a private balcony or patio with breathtaking panoramic views of the mountain-studded skyline. We have negotiated special room rates of just $125/night before taxes and hotel fees. Check out the resort and schedule your stay at: http://grandchampions.hyatt.com/groupbooking/champ2008lymi to schedule your room at the special discounted rate.
Schedule and Speakers
Physicians Training Thursday, June 26th Registration - 7:15 a.m. Physicians Training Session 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Steve Harris, M.D. - Lyme Disease, Considerations in Diagnosis and Management
Garry Gordon, M.D - The Use of Oral Chelators, Fiber, Zeolite and Silver to lower total body burden of mercury, pathogens and toxins.
Aristo Vojdani, PhD - Clinical Neuro-Immunology: Immune Dysfunction Pathways to Neurologic Disorders in ASD and Lyme Disease.
Josh Berry, N.D.- Botanical, Nutritional and Homeopathic treatment of Lyme Disease.
Stephen Harrold Buhner - Healing Lyme: Natural Healing and Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis and its Coinfections - physicians training
William Lee Cowden, M.D. - Quantum Physical Testing and Treatment of Autistic Children
General Session
Friday, June 27th Registration - 7:15 a.m. General Session 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jeff Wulfman, MD - The Big Picture: How Lyme Borreliosis, Chronic Infections, Toxins and Other Factors Relate to the Autism Epidemic.
Leo Shea III, PhD and Judith Leventhal, PhD- Neuropsychological Features in Children with Tick Borne Illnesses Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or ADHD.
Stephen Buhner - Healing Lyme: Natural Healing and Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis and its Coinfections
Amy Derksen, ND - Non-Antibiotic Lyme Protocols for Kids.
Tamara Mariea, CCN - "EMR" How Electromagnetic Radiation affects an individuals ability to sucessfully detoxify and how "EMR" plays a synergistic role in the etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Garry Gordon, MD - The End of Lyme is Near!
Christie Dames - Insider Secrets: Healing Insights Through the Eyes of Your Child
Dinner Gala - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Purchase Dinner gala tickets for $45 each. Saturday, June 28th Tee up for Autism Golf Classic - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Tee up for Autism Info)
Relax, Restore, Rejuvenate - morning Enjoy a massage, take a yoga class, go to the pool - enjoy a morning to just sleep in and enjoy yourself. This is a forced relaxation as we know so many parents never get this time to themselves.
General Session - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. General Session - 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Brooke Landau - Overcoming Health Challenges for a more Meaningful Life.
Nicola McFadzean, ND - Preventing Lyme Disease and Autism: Preconception and Pregnancy Health Care.
Allan Sosin, MD - Oral and Intravenous Nutritional Therapies in Autism
Richard Horowitz, MD - Meditation, Mind Training and Medicine: The Path of Inner Peace
Cindy Griffin, DSH-P, DIHom., HD (R.Hom.) and Lindyl Lanham - The Homeopath's Perpective: Insights on Autism and Lyme Disease
Kazuko Grace-Curtin and Dennis, O'Dell, MD - Genetic Predispositions for Immune and Detoxification Dysfunction in Lyme Disease and Autism
Toby Watkinson, DC - What the Phage Do We Know?: Microbe Management- How we may be able to put them to work for our benefit.
Andrea Lalama - BT Toxin: An Autism Theory and What a Mother Did About It
Sunday, June 29th General Session - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Deitrich Klinghardt, MD - The 5 Levels of Health and the Treatment of Lyme Induced Symptoms in Autism.
Richard Horowitz, MD - Herbs, Hormones and Heavy Metals
Speakers and Schedule Subject to change
Exhibitors
We are now open for exhibitor registration. Please download the following information packet and it will have all of the details you will need. You may also pay online by clicking on our exhibitors page. Exhibitor information packet
Registration
Physicians Training You must be a credentialed health care practitioner to attend the physicians training session. Lunch is included in registration price. Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Early Bird Pricing - before June 1st - $75 After June 1st - $90 *Limited seating available, if we sell out we may not be able to take on-sight registration. Please check the website for the most updated information.
Physicians Full Conference Pass Physicians! Come for the physicians training and the general session for a reduced price!
Early Bird - register before June 1st - $225 Regular - register after June 1st - $275
General Session - Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29th 2008 General session is available for parents, patients and practitioners.
Early Bird Full Conference Registration - prior to June 1st - $175 Regular Full Conference Registration - after June 1st - $225 (subject to availability)
1-Day General Session Pass
Can't come for the whole conference, just come for 1-day - $90
Dinner Gala
Please join us for our dinner gala on Friday night. Meet and mingle with speakers and top physicians. $45 per person
Tee Up For Autism Join us for the "Tee Up for Autism Golf Classic" and golf for a great cause. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28th at the Indian Wells Golf Resort home of the LG Skins, just adjacent to the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort. Your ticket includes breakfast and lunch, welcome gift bag and fabulous golfing. For more detailed information on sponsorships and other player configurations please go to: www.greatgolfevents.com/lia.html You may purchase your single player ticket here for $225
Operation Knowledge
This scholarship program helps parents and physicians with financial limitations attend our educational seminars and conferences at a discounted rate or complimentary depending on their income. The LIA Foundation understands that it costs an extraordinary amount of money to raise a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many parents cannot afford the registration expenses involved in attending educational conferences. In order to spread more awareness and knowledge to those in need, this is an important part of our mission.
The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is given in good faith to help people understand more about this disease. It is not intended to replace or supersede patient care by a healthcare providor. If an individual suspects the presence of a tick-borne illness, that individual should consult a healthcare provider who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases and autism.