Thank you to our Sponsors for the 2011 10th Annual Run/Walk for Autism

Platinum Sponsors

Albertsons

Community Partnerships of Idaho Inc.

Woodman Financial

Silver Sponsors

Treasure Valley Pediatrics, Oregon

Gilbert K. Crane, M.D.

Brown Mackie College

Sara Sweet, Graphic Designer

Afi, advocates for inclusions

Friends of ASATVC

Music Therapy of Idaho

Gem State Developmental

Idaho Families of Adults with disAbilities

CHERRYORGANIC.COM

Monthly Meetings

The Treasure Valley Autism Society holds monthly support group meetings the first Monday of every month from 7-9pm at the St. Luke’s Medical Center, 520 S. Eagle Road, Meridian. Professional speakers present on a variety of topics including, IEP’s, legal issues, guardianship, transition issues, behavior issues, speech and occupational therapy and many more.  Join our email list to get information on monthly topics and meeting reminders.

When: The first Monday of Every Month, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: St. Lukes Medical Center, 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian

(meeting rooms/basement level)

Cost: FREE

Subject: Topic varies from month to month.  Sign up for our free email updates or check to the website for upcoming meeting topics and presentations.

Format: Speakers are usually booked for the first hour.  If time permits, open discussion follows the second hour where parents can ask questions and share information with other parents.  Meetings are open to everyone including parents, individuals and professionals.

Meeting Information:  

Next Meeting is Monday, February 6th.

Topic:  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy by Dr. Kyle Burtenshaw

Dr. Burtenshaw, a licensed Chiropractic Physician, will be discussing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (“HBOT”) as a treatment for autism.  Dr. Burtenshaw has recently added Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy  to his practice and, although he believes that HBOT is not in any way a cure for autism, he does regard it as a safe, non-pharmacological approach to management and quality of life improvement in individuals on the autism spectrum.  He consults with a doctor in California who has been treating autism for over 20 years with HBOT and is a DAN doctor.  He also is in communication with a local physician who has the capacity to do chelation therapy which has shown to increase the benefits of HBOT for heavy metal detox. In addition, Dr. Burtenshaw also offers Methycobalamin (Methyl B-12) shots and nutritional resources as part of his services.

Dr. Burtenshaw will be discussing HBOT and other treatments he offers that have been effective in helping heal individuals on the autism spectrum.  Furthermore, he is looking for a select group of children in the valley to participate in a clinical trial for a reduced treatment fee to begin collecting data and providing a natural and safe option to improve function and the quality of life in children with autism.  The presentation will be set up like a question and answer session where parents have the opportunity to ask questions about these treatments.

Dr. Kyle Burtenshaw is a licensed Chiropractic Physician and has been practicing here in the Treasure Valley since 2005.  He has worked in group practices, both St. Luke’s and St. Alphonsus hospital outpatient rehab groups and now has his own private practice in Kuna. With the addition of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy he now believes he has a very effective means at offering help to individuals on the autism spectrum.

Please email speaker topics to autism.asatvc@yahoo.com