Marina Livis is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in young adults on the spectrum. She has great success in reducing anxiety and depression, especially as related to trauma, using a variety of energy techniques. Hypnotherapy is the core power tool used in her practice. Through age regression, she is often able to identify the origin of traumatic childhood event(s) that may have shaped limiting beliefs that impede function.

 Unlike most traditional therapists, Marina's extensive training in nutrition, Kundalini Yoga and a long-time personal search to eliminate anxiety gives her a unique perspective and holistic approach - without medication. www.MarinaWellness.com

Filomena is a warrior mom. She despises labels, and refused to put her son in an autism box. When my book, Outsmarting Autism came out, she took some duct tape, covered up the word "autism" on the cover, and wrote the word "EVERYTHING"! She fought hard and strong to keep Dean in the "least restrictive environment." Once she learned about the Arrowsmith program, she was determined to get it into a school nearby. Listen in to learn about Arrowsmith and how advocacy can change the world for your child.

Dr. Areti is a highly trained, multi-lingual naturopathic physician. Her practice honors principles of Ancient Greek medicine, physical medicine, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, herbal, Biological, Quantum medicine, Medical Fitness, and homeopathy in order to educate clients and empower them to live in optimal health and vitality. Her expertise includes diet, nutrition, exercise, reflex integration, vagus nerve calming, and hands on therapies. Based in Pittsburgh, she can work remotely with families to assure improved function in their family members. https://sites.google.com/site/healthyyouwithareti/

Cindy is a home school mom, who educates parents and teachers on the importance of movement for learning. She is a Brain Gym expert, who offers private sessions and workshops. Sessions may utilize Educational Kinesiology in addition to other movement based modalities such as the Listening Program, Rhythmic Movement Training, and Touch for Health. Learn why you need to move to learn. www.In-MotionIntelligence.com

When Christina Adams, a journalist by training, discovered that camel’s milk might help her son with autism, she started a journey she never expected. A faraway doctor helped her bring the milk into America and her son got dramatically better overnight. Adams wanted to know more, so off she went to find camels all over the world. Her award winning book Camel Crazy: A Quest for Miracles in the Mysterious World of Camels explores the scientific and cultural importance of camels and their milk. Her first book A Real Boy… (Berkley/Penguin) reveals the world of autism and her son’s early intervention. www.ChristinaAdamsAuthor.com

Jan Polansky is a certified natural health practitioner, with a variety of tools in her tool chest. She discusses how nutrition, herbs, enzymes, homeopathy, essential oils and more can benefit those with autism. She talks about the dangers of aluminum and glyphosate,and how various energetic interventions can aid in detoxification of these and other poisons. www.PersonalHealthDynamics.com

Maria Boza recognized early that her son with severe digestive symptoms was not developing appropriately. After taking him to an immunologist in her native Venezuela, he was diagnosed with autism at 20 months. Using homotoxicology and other biomedical interventions he regained health, but was non-verbal. Now at 15, he is successfully using technology to communicate. Hear her remarkable story.

April De Angelis is the Founder of the Integrative Autism Institute in Jacksonville, FL. She is highly trained in several innovative approaches that address the root causes of information processing challenges often seen in autistic individuals. April incorporates her extensive background into a biopsychosocial approach to autism support that includes knowledge of child development, parent training, communication development, life coaching and understanding of how to heal and organize the brain through movement and social interaction. She shares her knowledge with caregivers and parents through Transcend Autism Academy, the first group coaching program designed to support parents of autistic children of all ages. www.IntegrativeAutismInstitute.com

Eve Kodiak is a classically trained musician who has used her musical gifts for over 25 years to help children discover their sense of wholeness. She has many tools in her tool chest, from Brain Gym and craniosacral therapy to yoga and plain old play. She calls reflex integration the Rosetta Stone of movement. She has published CDs, including Rappin' on the Reflexes, Sleep Like a Baby, and Feelin Fine, all with her original songs and piano improvisations. Www.EveKodiak.com

Mike Sweeney and his wife, along with 8 other families, are building a community in Rockland County. NY, to support their children with autism, who have aged out of the school system. The program is based on a theory of Self-direction, in which each participant prioritizes How, When, and From whom services are delivered. He tells us about his son Dustin, and the program he participates in. Dustin works daily as a cook in the local cafe, is a member of the Green Team in Central Park, and socializes with friends, while living with family. Learn about this model and how it can be applied in other settings because of its flexibility.