June 15, 2024
Logan University: 1851 Schoettler Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Instructor: Janet Lintala, DC
8 hours
An overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including autism rates, signs, symptoms, causes, gender differences, conventional medical approaches, prognosis, and aspects of autistic culture. The presentation will include an overview of the underlying health challenges, dysfunctions, and comorbid conditions of ASD, useful lab tests for this patient population, and step-by-step customizable support protocols used at my center, as well as helpful templates for making treatment plans, and other resources. Autism cases from my practice will be included. No adjusting techniques will be discussed or demonstrated.
- Attendees will participate in a review of the definition of, basic facts, statistics, genetics, language, symbols and myths about autism spectrum disorder
- Attendees will participate in a review of the comorbid health challenges on the autism spectrum, helpful lab tests, and support protocols for the autism patient.
- Attendees will become familiar with a new patient questionnaire and a suggestions/treatment plan template for ASD, and simple changes to make the office more suitable for autistic patients.
- Attendees will participate in a review of risk reduction tips for working with the autistic population.
Instructor: Janet Lintala, DC
With 50,000 children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year, there is now a virtual “silent tsunami” of individuals with specific medical and chiropractic needs. In her workshop, Dr. Janet Lintala integrates the clinical experience of a biomedical autism practice with the first-hand experience only an autism parent can deliver.
As an autism parent, she understands the complete confusion this diagnosis brings. As a doctor, she sees the holes, contradictions and even nonsense in the treatment approaches families are offered. Helping autism families cut through the confusion and apply effective treatments and therapies has become her passion.
Dr. Lintala cuts through the “autism clutter” and provides a clear and logical plan. Using straightforward language, case studies, and specific strategies and protocols, Dr. Lintala gives clinicians the tools they need to take action and help their patient with ASD in ways that can show immediate results.
Dr. Lintala received a B.S. in Genetics from The Ohio State University. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from NUHS as salutatorian, summa cum laude, one month before the birth of her first son (among two) on the autism spectrum. She discovered that current medical and chiropractic knowledge did not offer her many tools to help her child at that time. Raising her sons has been an 18-year “residency” in Autism Spectrum Disorder and its related conditions.
Dr. Lintala is the founder of The Autism Recovery Resource Center, serving patients in 10 states, and does extensive pro bono work at the center. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at NUHS, a speaker for Intersect4Kids, and has mentored with Elizabeth Mumper, M.D., former medical director of the Autism Research Institute.
Sponsored by NCMIC
Participants will earn a 5% discount on 3 years of malpractice insurance through NCMIC by taking this course.
PACE Approved States: AK, KS, ME, MO, ND, SD, TN
No Prior Approval States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Attendees are advised to check with their boards to ensure this is in accordance with state rules and regulations.
“Approval of this course is not an acknowledgement or ruling by the Board that the methods taught in this course are recognized and approved by the Board as the appropriate practice of chiropractic as defined in 331.010, RSMo.”
