Participating Exhibitors
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Monarch House
Booth: 6
Alaric de Souza
103 – 3991 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5N 6N5 Canada
Tel: (604) 205 – 9204
Email: monarchhouse@cbi.ca
www.monarchhouse.ca |
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Monarch House is the first centre of its kind in Canada offering an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children and other developmental behavioural conditions. Our care models for intervention are based on best practices with treatment geared specifically to the needs of your child and your family – providing diagnostic services, assessment and evaluation of needed skills, coordinated intervention, and ongoing support. We also provide dedicated ‘care coordinators’ that support families by assisting with case management. Monarch House helps children with ASD blossom by nurturing their potential through interaction and care, allowing them to gain confidence and become more successful within their many environments. Opening Spring 2009 Monarch House 3185 Willingdon Green Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 4P3 |
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Autism Speaks Canada
Booth: 14
Suzanne Lanthier
1243 Islington Avenue
Suite 504
Toronto, ON M8X 1Y9 Canada
Tel: (416) 362-6227
www.autismspeaks.org |
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At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. Autism Speaks. It's time to listen. |
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Send out Cards
Booth: 27 |
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A concept and service that is changing people's lives. You can send a printed greeting card with your message in Less than 60 Seconds. • Choose your card • Write your message • Click send SendOutCards prints it, stuffs it and mails it, all for less than a greeting card at the store. |
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Laboratoire Philippe Auguste
Booth: 44
K.ESPIARD Ph.D.
119 Avenue Philippe Auguste
Paris 75011 France
Tel: 0033143721398
Email: contact@labbio.net
www.labbio.net |
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Laboratoire Philippe Auguste is a specialized preventive medecine located in Paris, France. It exists since 1980 and is one of the leader in the development of clinical in Europe. The laboratory performs over 40 specialized panel on functional and preventive medecine : Aging, Oxidative Stress & Protection, Cardiocascular Risk & Detection, Cancer Risk & Detection Profile, Bone Health, Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism. These tests exist as a profile or complete panel. Our goal is to provide the physicians and patients with timely accurate and dependable test results and also our support services. |
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New Beginnings Nutritionals
Booth: 9
Lori Knowles
7797 Quivira Road
Lenexa, KS 66218 US
Tel: (913) 754-0458
Fax: (913) 248-7609
Email: info@nbnus.com
www.nbnus.com |
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New Beginnings Nutritionals New Beginnings offers parents a choice in purchasing high quality supplements specially designed for adults and children with autism. Our product line is designed to provide support for special dietary needs, digestion, absorption, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, immune dysfunction, and yeast and bacteria overgrowth. We offer quality and affordable nutritional supplements that are guaranteed for purity and potency, free of gluten/casein, and most common allergens. We have a specialized customer care team with personal experience and knowledge of nutritional issues and autism who take the time to answer your questions. SPECIAL CONFERENCE DISCOUNT: 10% off entire order with FREE shipping! Orders must be placed before the end of the conference: (EXCLUDING BRAINCHILD PRODUCTS) |
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The Great Plains Laboratory Inc
Booth: 10
Rory Bulter
11813 West 77th Street
Leinexa, KS 66214 US
Tel: (913) 341-8949
ext: 128
Fax: (913) 341-6207
Email: cgram@GPL4U.com
www.greatplainslaboratory.com |
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The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. for Health, Metabolism and Nutrition is the leader in metabolic testing for autism, AD(H)D and other developmental and chronic health disorders. It provides doctors and patients with the most reliable, complete and understandable scientific results, using the latest technology and proven techniques. Our mission is to help children and adults with autism, developmental disorders, attention deficit disorders and other chronic disorders reach their potential. William Shaw, Ph.D., the director of the Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. is the biochemist widely recognized for research of abnormal yeast and bacteria metabolites in autism and for the development of the Organic Acids Test detecting those metabolites and other abnormal markers, patented for the use in autism. Other tests offered by the Great Plains include IgG food allergies, heavy metals and minerals levels, gluten/casein peptides, amino acids and fatty acids evaluation. The Great Plains Laboratory is dedicated to excellence in customer service providing multilingual consultations to doctors and patients, and organizing international conferences, seminars and outreach clinics. |
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Oxy Health
Booth: 18, 19
10719 Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 US
Tel: (877) 789.0123
Email: information@oxyhealth.com
www.oxyhealth.com |
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OxyHealth has changed the way the medical industry practices hyperbaric medicine. From the beginning, OxyHealth began its revolution one portable hyperbaric chamber at a time. By offering hyperbaric chambers that lent themselves to clinicians, researchers and patients through ease, affordability and safety, these early sound business practices paved the way for the many bustling modern hyperbaric practices we see these days. Because OxyHealth has taken the “work” or “burden” out of operating a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, its user-friendly designs continue to entice doctors and patients alike. In fact, the mass appeal of OxyHealth’s portable hyperbaric chambers has made hyperbaric therapy the hot button modality in the medical field today. And, it’s no wonder. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber installation requires little to no down time (even for its higher pressure steel chambers!); the cost consideration is fair and manageable; chamber safety records are flawless; and customer care has become an ‘art’ in the service of clients. With over 6500 chambers in service today (that’s more than all other manufacturers combined!), OxyHealth is the global leader in quality and safety. So many chambers, so many options, so much ease. More than at any other time, hyperbaric therapy is possibly the most possible now because of the bold moves this company decided were worth the price. OxyHealth designs have provided an in-road into the medical profession in ways that have reached out to many people who may otherwise not have been able to attain hyperbaric therapy. Practitioners too have been given new, accessible tools—modalities within reach—for the benefit of patients in an immediate way… not as a last resort option rarely available at an expensive hospital chamber—as has been common practice in the healthcare industry for years.. By focusing on the unmet needs in the hyperbaric community, OxyHealth has developed an armory of products that have transported the field to new heights—forever changing how doctors and researchers provide care to the patients they treat. At the forefront of the OxyHealth business platform is its commitment to keep a firm hand on the pulse of the field and to keep raising the level of technology, while keeping products within public reach. It’s been the company motto from day one… ‘Making hyperbarics come to you. |
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Integrative Hyperbaric Centers
Booth: 17 |
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AOR
Booth: 16
Melissa Algeo
9-4101, 19th street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X8 Canada
Email: melissa@aor.ca |
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ProxTalker
Booth: 15
P.O. Box 190
Thomaston, CT 06787 US
Email: info@proxtalker.com
www.proxtalker.com |
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| The Logan ProxTalker, the first assistive communications device that anyone can easily learn to use to speak. The Logan ProxTalker uses Sound Tags encoded with a unique identification code. The Logan ProxTalker can hold more than 10,000 words. |
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Locator Systems Inter Corp
Booth: 7
John Joynt
692 Sumas Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4S6 Canada
Tel: 250-381-9425
Fax: 250-381-9426
Email: jjoynt@lojack.com |
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Amber Alert GPS
Booth: 4
Joseph Stith
Tel: 1 888 334 3958
Email: joseph@amberalertgps.com
www.amberalertgps.com |
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Introducing the new Amber Alert GPS technology that was designed to answer the all-important question, “Where Is My Child?” Just slip this tiny device into your child’s pocket or backpack, or onto their wrist, ankle, or belt and your cell phone will immediately receive a detailed map and description of your child’s location. |
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A Deeper View, LLC
Booth: 3
Michael Darden
5950 Shiloh Road East
Suite E
Alpharetta , GA 30005 US
Tel: (770) 887-8126
Fax: (770) 887-7258
Email: info@adeeperview.com
www.adeeperview.com |
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| A Deeper View is culmination of five years of research, funded by the Department of Education Stepping Stones of Technology Grant to George Mason University, the KIHd System, commercialized by A Deeper View, offers Educators, Therapists and Parents a revolutionary way to collect and report observable behaviors in a secure and easy to use web based application. The KIHd System is the result of a collaboration between educators, therapists, and parents, resulting in a powerful system that's simple to use, with application to a wide range of industrial, organizations, and governmental settings. This system can be tailored to any type of observable behavior and situation. |
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Insight Media
Booth: 56 |
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University of Calgary
Booth: 54 |
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With a Brush of Love
Booth: 50
Lauren Henry
13351-D Riverside Drive, #458
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 USA
Tel: 240.506.1716
Fax: 818.986.1085
Email: lauren@brushoflove.com
www.brushoflove.com |
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| Like a fingerprint, every child is different and absolutely individual. It’s fascinating to watch as their personalities form. In no time, they develop their own preferences, characteristics and personality traits that may be distinctly different from our own! Kids love to have input about what is important to them, from the clothes they wear to the games they play and the food they eat. Perhaps most importantly, children care about the look and feel of their rooms. When children are very small, they need the help of their parents’ great taste. To whatever degree possible, allowing a child to participate in the decision-making process creates more excitement and lets them know their opinions are important. It’s important to remember that infancy to five years of age is when our children are most impressionable. Although we can’t always be sure of the types of personalities our kids are developing at such a young age, you can be certain that their environments play a large role in their emotional development and stability. About the President/Founder: Lauren S. Henry, President With A Brush of Love Inc. Lauren Henry is an experienced children’s educator and veteran of the Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA school systems. She specializes in the educational and emotional needs of children aged pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, as well as those with special needs. Lauren graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Communications with a degree in Musical Theatre/Drama and a minor in TV, Radio & Film Production. In addition to Lauren’s interests in education and theatre, she also has a background in child psychology and creating original art. This background uniquely qualified her to create With a Brush of Love. Lauren researched the effects of color on emotion, and interviewed psychologists who specialize in the field of study. For Lauren, the opportunity to combine the unique fun of original designs with behavior management through color was an exciting idea. How powerful to support the emotional needs of a child in his or her own environment! |
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Odin Bookstore
Booth: 46, 47, 48, 49
Nicki Breuer
Email: medusa@shawcable.com |
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| ODIN BOOKS is an independently owned, Vancouver-based specialty bookstore providing mental health, special needs, and educational resources to communities, organizations, and individuals across North America and beyond. Here’s what we have to offer: • Extensive source for quality resource books and materials. • New and classic recommended resources for parents, educators, and clinicians. • Search out and stock new and relevant resources within the areas of Autism/Asperger and related disorders, FASD, ADHD/ADD and related topics from all across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. • One-stop shopping for busy individuals and organizations needing to spend budgets, stock libraries, and meet deadlines. Community-focused and professionally recommended resources • Fine selection of books, specialized games, audio CD and DVDs, posters, reproducible workbooks, instructional materials, • Special discounts and bulk pricing are available for large orders (call for details) • Friendly and knowledgeable sales staff are available to assist you with your purchases • Planning a conference? Call us for details on how we can help provide books and resources for display and sale at your event. • We provide comprehensive website, downloadable and printable booklists, conference promotion, email ordering and personalized assistance. Let us be your choice to locate the resources you need for your school, agency, organization, or personal needs. We make it easy for you to shop with us. We accept all major credit cards, debit, and purchase orders. How to reach us: Phone: 1-800-223-6346; 604-739-8804 Fax: 604-39-8874 Website: www.odinbooks.ca Email: staff@odinbooks.ca |
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Community Therapists
Booth: 43
Salim Janmohamed
#207 – 5740 Cambie Street
Vancourver, British Columbia V5Z 3A6 Canada
Tel: 604-681-9293 ext: 153
Email: services@communitytherapists.com
www.communitytherapists.com |
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| Established in 1989, Community Therapists Inc. (CTI) provides a range of rehabilitation services for government agencies and ministries, health authorities and insurers. We take an evidence based and outcome orientated approach to therapy. Our paediatric clinic is conveniently located in Oakridge Plaza Vancouver. CTI’s treatment philosophy is marked by a focus on function, tailored intervention, family centred goals and therapy that seeks to transfer skills acquired in the clinic to community settings that matter to our clients and their families. We provide comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy assessment and treatment services for children from age 3 to18. Our intervention targets improvement in self care, cognitive, visual perception, gross motor, and fine motor skills as well as the use of adaptive equipment to increase function. Our facility offers state of the art therapeutic assessments and equipment including private treatment rooms and a spacious and well equipped gym. Please contact our service coordinator Kathryn Majdanski at 604-681-9293 Ext. 153 for more information. |
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Thorne Research, Inc.
Booth: 42
Amy Van Balkom and Tom Malterre
P.O. Box 25
Dover, IN 83825 USA
Tel: 208-263-1337
Fax: 208-265-2488
Email: info@thorne.com
www.thorne.com |
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Thorne Research manufactures a comprehensive line of nutritional supplements in our own state-of-the-art production facilities. As the original specialists in pure encapsulations, Thorne is committed to providing innovative products in two-piece vegetarian capsules: truly hypo-allergenic supplements designed to meet the nutritional needs of the most sensitive patient. Our complete line of over 250 products is available through licensed health care practitioners and at select pharmacies. |
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Dr. Wagstaff N.D.
Booth: 41
S. Craig Wagstaff
11270 Hwy 97
Winfield, BC V4V 1H8 Canada
Tel: 250-766-3633
Fax: 250-766-3627
Email: drwagstaff@shaw.ca |
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Craig Wagstaff was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and grew up in Kelowna, B.C. He graduated from Kelowna Senior Secondary High School and then the University of Victoria in Victoria, B.C. from where he graduated with degrees in psychology and science. Craig went on to the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon and graduated in 1982. Craig’s naturopathic practice is family focused with a special interest in children’s health. He has been treating autistic people for 27 years through creation of health programs specific to the individual person. Non-invasive testing and treatment methods, and a gentle approach to sensitive individuals, make Craig a favourite practitioner with both patients and family members. Craig’s therapy goal is maximizing wellness through the lifespan. Craig is well known as an innovator in using a variety of European natural treatment methods and is always on the look out for emerging medical developments. He was one of the first practitioners in North American to incorporate a variety of German therapeutics (Vega, Mora, Sanum and Psychosomatic Energetics) and phenolic testing (neurotransmitters, food chemicals, hormones) and desensitizing into his practice. His keen interest in learning and incorporating new modalities into practice have made him a most successful and sought after practitioner with patients attending the clinic from locations all over the world. Craig is particularly supportive of naturopathic students and new graduates and offers many learning and practice opportunities annually to beginning practitioners. He invests many practice hours in both teaching and learning. Craig is licensed to practice in British Columbia, Alberta and Arizona and maintains a satellite clinic in Alberta. |
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BrainChild Nutritionals
Booth: 40
Terri Mykland
1250 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 US
Tel: (831) 465-0104
Fax: (831) 465-0101
Email: orders@brainchildnutritionals.com
www.brainchildnutritionals.com |
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| "Whether you're interested in improving your own health, supporting a friend, or nurturing the health of your child, BrainChild Nutritionals offers superior nutrition for whole-body health. We formulate easily absorbed liquid supplements to support the body when it's ability to detoxify is impaired, and digestive and immune systems are under extreme stress. Our Spectrum Support vitamins and minerals come in six levels of vitamin formulas and three levels of mineral formulas for a precise fit to a wide range of needs. All supplement orders placed at the conference will receive free shipping and 10% off retail. We look forward to seeing you at the Autism Congress in Vancouver, and working with you and your family." |
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Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc
Booth: 37
Steve Cunningham
Email: tig13@telus.net
www.PivotPoint.ca |
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| Pivot Point FGC Inc. is a multi-service family support agency that specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children with "extra needs" ranging from mild challenges to moderate or severe childhood disorders such as Autism, Emotional and Behavioural conditions, and other challenges that limit success at home or school. Our “One-Stop Autism Shop” lets parents select all of the services they need most, then Pivot Point provides home-based therapy programs to children ages 2 to 19, as well as many adults with special needs, through a fee-for-service model. All front-line service providers are EMPLOYEES of Pivot Point, as required by CRA. Our Mission is to help create the turning point in people's lives that will give inspiration and focus to personal growth and success. Visit us online at www.PivotPoint.ca to learn more about our values, visions, and systems of care for families with children with ASD. |
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Gauntlet
Booth: 35
Richard Aaron
900-550 Victoria Street
Prince George, BC V2L 2K1 Canada
Tel: 250-564-3400
Fax: 250-564-7873
Email: dbyl@dbylaw.com |
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Vancouver author offers a stunning look at the modern threat of terrorism A terrorist threat of untold proportions is looming-an attack that will dwarf any other. This time, the government knows it's coming, but doesn't know where… or how. In the brand new book Gauntlet, Canadian attorney turned author Richard Aaron has written a dramatic lightning-paced story of high-stakes missions, treachery, honor, an unlikely hero, and the ultimate terrorist attack… Six hundred sixty tons of Semtex is detonated in a massive explosion in Libya – the last of a deadly stockpile. The operation seems to have gone smoothly, but within minutes of the explosion, CIA agent Richard Lawrence discovers that one shipment of the explosive was hijacked en route to the destruction point. Days later, a glory-seeking “Emir” broadcasts to the world that he is planning a massive terrorist strike against a major U.S. landmark. And he gives a timeline of one month. Now a desperate chase covers four continents, as the men bent on attacking the United States use every weapon at their disposal to evade the American authorities. Time and again they prove willing to destroy anything – and anyone – standing in their way. But Hamilton Turbee, an autistic computer whiz kid at a newly created super secret government agency called TTIC, discovers a way to follow their tracks. His genius in using the nations’ incredible supercomputers gives the nation its only chance at stopping the attack… if the American bureaucrats he works for can learn to deal with his youthful quirks and unique personality, and listen to the critical intelligence he uncovers. As the enemies near their destination, and an attack becomes imminent, it is up to the TTIC team, still without a true leader, to stop the massive explosion that could destroy the lives of millions… and change the geopolitical face of the world as we know it. As the world watches in horror, the President asks TTIC two questions… Where will the attack be? And can it be stopped… |
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Kinnick Kinnick
Booth: 34
Kim |
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To provide Celiacs, people with Autism and other people with special dietary requirements with an uncontaminated, risk free source of food products. To provide our customers with food that actually looks and tastes Great Gluten Free Has Never Tasted So Good ® |
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Normal Films
Booth: 32
Keri Bowers |
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Having worked in the disabilities field for over 18 years, Keri’s hands-on work with kids and adults, parenting a child with special needs, and full-time work in the non-profit sector and advocacy have turned Keri into a speaker not to be missed. Keri’s talks have audiences waiting for the key secrets she shares in the arts and other innovational ideas for interventions for disabled individuals. “Normies” – or individuals without disabilities also find the film and talks fascinating and informative. |
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ZoneIn
Booth: 29
Cris Rowan
6840 Seaview Road
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4 Canada
Tel: 604-885-0986
Fax: 604-885-0389
Email: crowan@zonein.ca
www.zonein.ca |
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Behavior Tech Solutions
Booth: 25
Bruce Gale
16430 Ventura Blvd
Suite 107
Encino, CA 91436-2135 USA
Tel: 818-788-2100
Fax: 818-530-4123
www.behaviortech.net |
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Odds are you haven't heard of us or our products/services... yet. We're based in the San Fernando Valley, located in the northern section of Los Angeles. We specialize in developing, marketing, and supporting products and services to help children and adults with special needs in different settings. Even though we may be new to you, our Internet-based assessment and intervention programs have been used in Southern California schools since 2001. Our founder and CEO is Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, Bruce M. Gale, PhD (License # PSY10598). Many of the programs, or what we like to refer to as "Behavior Tools," were created by Dr. Gale with the original purpose of helping him more effectively assess and treat individuals in his private clinical practice, spanning 20 years. Dr. Gale continues to practice as an Independent Educational Evaluator throughout Southern California and, with his staff, runs an empirically-supported social skills program. Known as the L.U.N.C.H. Group, it is now entering its seventh year helping children with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Oppositional Defiance, Social Anxiety, and related problems. How Dr. Gale became interested in technology? Our current services include Rapid Screener and Progress Communicator. We will soon be offering: Specialized training in using technology to enhance the quality of clinician's assessment and treatment procedures. Parent courses: This exciting program will help parents target behaviors of concern to address, review state-of-the-art practical strategies for effectively increasing positive student behavior, build in a data monitoring system for parents to track their own success, and consist of a blend of in-person trainings and webinars (seminars over the Internet).. Stay tuned! Our trained staff are available to meet your technology needs. We are eager to help you learn about our services. Check the schedule for free introductory webinars, resources, and self-guided tutorials. |
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