Saturday, April 25, 2009

Conference Speakers

Here are the listed speakers for our annual meeting August 6th-9th, 2009:

Rett Syndrome 101 – Dr. Mario Petersen

Rett Siblings – Kathy Schnebly

Education for the Young Child – Joey Razzano and Robyn Skupa

Transitions into Adult Living:  The Friendship Project – Denise and Glenn Lawson

Integrative Care for Rett Syndrome – Drs. Matt and Molly Brignall

Special Needs Transportation – Tammy Franks

Literacy – Rose-Marie Gallagher

Care for the Caregiver – Jocelyn Goodall and Joey Razzano

Child Care/Respite for Young Children – Joey Razzano and Robyn Skupa

Problem-Solving Car Safety – Tammy Franks

Transitions into Adult Living:  Our Journey to L’Arche – Glenn Lawson

Special Citizens’ Registration Program – Salem Police Department

Update on Current Research – Drs. Patrick MacLeod and Sergio Ojeda

Sleep Disorders in Rett Syndrome – Dr. Manisha Witmans

Respiratory Disorders – Drs. John Bissonnette and Manisha Witmans

Dental Needs and Oral Health – Dr. Peter Lax

Tone Management in Rett Syndrome – Dr. Mark Shih and Jocelyn Goodall

Emotion and Behavior in Rett Syndrome – Dr. Sudge Budden

ARC Special Needs Trust – Mitch Teal

Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques – Dr. Marc Huston

Personal Care and Training – Joey Razzano

Body Mechanics when Handling and Lifting – B.J. Peterson

Having a Rett Sibling – discussion facilitated by Kathy Schnebly


Note that this list is preliminary, and there may be minor changes prior to the meeting.