Parents of children with autism as well as caregivers and professionals that work with individuals on the autism spectrum will be gathering in Austin, Texas from September 4-7, 2008 for the U.S. Autism and Asperger Association’s (USAAA) international conference. The USAAA conference is one of the nation’s premiere conferences: read on to learn more about the offerings at the 2008 event.

Message from Phillip C. DeMio, MD

Dr. DeMio is the Chief Medical Officer of the USAAA and has made this statement regarding the 2008 conference. “Throughout this conference, it is our hope that you'll find a balance of concepts and pragmatics, from current protocols to research, including biomedical, developmental, and behavioral realms, right down to tools that you can use immediately to begin or add to those needed for your journey.”

Featured Speakers

The 2008 conference will feature 31 of the world’s leading experts in the field of autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Doris Rapp, the author of the bestseller Is This Your Child?, will be leading a discussion on Friday, September 5 – Discovering and Treating Unrecognized Allergies in Children and Adults. According to the USAAA website, “Dr. Rapp is a board-certified environmental medical specialist and pediatric allergist. She is also a homeopath.”