Shelly’s history with studying the inter-connectedness of complex health issues started over 15 years ago when her son was diagnosed with autism, apraxia and complex motor coordination disorder. She has been studying gut health, detoxification methods, best supplements for brain health, and food sensitivities ever since. Now as a coach in applied functional medicine she […]
Mary Pulles Cavanaugh is a Mom of three beautiful daughters. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare from the University of Alabama. She also has a background in medical assisting. Mary became an avid independent researcher in 2007 by necessity when her youngest daughter was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum aka vaccine induced brain […]
Dr. Melinda Sharma wrote the medical companion to my book. It is called A Parent’s Guide to the Common Immune System Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder . Melinda has a PhD in immunology and is extremely knowledgeable about the medical treatment for different subsets of autism. Dr. Sharma is my “go to” person and the one I have […]
Christopher Shade, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific®, a nanoparticle dietary supplement company located in Louisville, Colorado. Dr. Shade’s background is deeply rooted in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system making him an expert in heavy […]
David Sherman has spent over 30 years working with people who live with cognitive and physical impairments. He provides direction, support, advice, and advocacy to individuals and families who are overwhelmed. He helps them explore medical, financial, and community resources that alleviate much of their stress. David’s broad experience with government benefits helps clients secure appropriate services and supports that improve their quality of life. David and his wife Anne Marie of 33 years reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and have two children: Mayim (30) and Noah (26).
Barry Smeltzer, PA-C, is the owner/practitioner at Healing Provisions in San Antonio/Austin TX. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University ofTexas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and is a guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Barry is faculty and on the executive board for the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (aaemonline.org). He is a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in environmental medicine interventions to assist the body in the healing process. He has dedicated his career to healing children and families after his own son was diagnosed with multiple medical conditions, from which all he has […]
Melissa Stone is a Mesa-based Spelling to Communicate practitioner and native Arizonan. She is also the founder of Body Brain Connection. She is passionate about seeing individuals with sensory motor differences access reliable communication. Most importantly, she a mother to 4 amazing children, one of whom is an unreliable speaker.
Michele is the founder and executive director of Care 4 the Caregivers, program director of the Disability ResourceConnection, and the mother of two autistic children. The mission of Care 4 the Caregivers is to support those who are raising children with a disability by providing them easy access to resources, support groups, life coaching, and programs specifically designed to empower caregivers and strengthen families.
Stephen J. Walker, PhD, professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Walker’s current studies are focused broadly on understanding the molecular and functional genomic features that underlie complex disease, specifically: (1) autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and an associated inflammatory bowel condition (ASD associated ileocolitis) in children and, (2) interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), a complex urologic […]
Dr. Heather Way, PhD, is the director of “The Australian Centre for Genomic Analysis.” Dr Way holds a PhD in molecular pathology and is an expert in thefield of nutrigenomics and microbiome sequencing. Dr. Heather Way, PhD, has a B. App. Sc and PhD in molecular pathology, nutrition diploma, certified nutrigenomist, MINDD practitioner and member of the IICT. Prior to clinical practice, Dr. Way worked as a scientist with CSIRO for 25 years. She is a Ph.D. researcher with a passion for autism research. Dr. Way […]
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