Do you know someone (yourself included) who is on the Autism spectrum and all they eat is one thing? Is the texture of food(s) a problem?

Do you wonder how to make eating smart choices or cooking for someone with a food aversion?

Ever wonder how you can eat smart and still get all the nutrition while still eating all the things you like?

Join Reid Miles of Inside Asperger’s Studio and a registered dietician, Andrea, who works with patients on the spectrum of Autism but also ADHD/ADD.

We talk about the “but they only eat chicken nuggets” problem! Enjoy!

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Sanchez as they discuss the constructs of the mind versus the brain and further discuss reason versus logic and reason versus emotions. They will discuss how reality and perception of reality of are quite different from those who are on the spectrum (atypical) and those who are neuro-typical.

Dr. Sanchez is a psychiatrist that has worked in the medical field for over thirty years. He was
born in Bolivia, South America, graduated from medical school from the Federal University of
Maranhao in Brazil and has lived in the United States on and off since his early years. He
participated in residencies of internal medicine at Berkshire Medical Center, and at the Medical
Center of Central Georgia – Mercer University. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 2001. He has worked in third world, second
world and first world countries, is fluent in three languages and is aware of the trials and
tribulations of these cultures. Since he moved to the Greenville area in 2006, he has worked
with The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, Charles Lea Center, Care Focus, Excalibur and is
working with Springbrook Behavioral Health, Havenwood Behavioral Health, Thrive Upstate,
The Gateway House, Broadstep, has a private practice in Greer, SC and is now undertaking the
challenge of raising a teen, which is a category of its own! He has traveled the country speaking
to the medical community promoting new methods of mental health treatments and has
spoken to the health care field with regards to addictions, the use of pharmacological agents
and other themes. He believes in family values, the golden rule, and that we should all work
together as a team in order to promote the wellbeing of all.

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Sanchez as they discuss the constructs of the mind versus the brain and further discuss reason versus logic and reason versus emotions. They will discuss how reality and perception of reality of are quite different from those who are on the spectrum (atypical) and those who are neuro-typical.

Dr. Sanchez is a psychiatrist that has worked in the medical field for over thirty years. He was
born in Bolivia, South America, graduated from medical school from the Federal University of
Maranhao in Brazil and has lived in the United States on and off since his early years. He
participated in residencies of internal medicine at Berkshire Medical Center, and at the Medical
Center of Central Georgia – Mercer University. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 2001. He has worked in third world, second
world and first world countries, is fluent in three languages and is aware of the trials and
tribulations of these cultures. Since he moved to the Greenville area in 2006, he has worked
with The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, Charles Lea Center, Care Focus, Excalibur and is
working with Springbrook Behavioral Health, Havenwood Behavioral Health, Thrive Upstate,
The Gateway House, Broadstep, has a private practice in Greer, SC and is now undertaking the
challenge of raising a teen, which is a category of its own! He has traveled the country speaking
to the medical community promoting new methods of mental health treatments and has
spoken to the health care field with regards to addictions, the use of pharmacological agents
and other themes. He believes in family values, the golden rule, and that we should all work
together as a team in order to promote the wellbeing of all.

Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss part 2 of myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication!

Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leader of Springbrook Autism’s Residential and Outpatient Treatment Program (specializing in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders) and is an authority in minimal medical management of ASD and ASD with comorbidities. Dr. Fisher speaks at Autism Conferences on Medical Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medication Management for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Myths and Misconceptions in Autism, Autism and Co-Morbid Conditions, and Helping Siblings and Other Children Understand Autism.

www.convergeautism.com

Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss part 2 of myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication!

Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leader of Springbrook Autism’s Residential and Outpatient Treatment Program (specializing in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders) and is an authority in minimal medical management of ASD and ASD with comorbidities. Dr. Fisher speaks at Autism Conferences on Medical Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medication Management for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Myths and Misconceptions in Autism, Autism and Co-Morbid Conditions, and Helping Siblings and Other Children Understand Autism.

www.convergeautism.com

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Saulnier as they discuss her two presentations at the Converge Autism Summit. Dr. Celine discusses why it is difficult to diagnose adults on the spectrum and discusses camouflaging and masking. She discusses subtle symptomatology in individuals who have intact or high cognition and language and what are the standards for best practice in evaluating adults. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Celine also discuss adaptive skills vs cognition and what are adaptive skills? How can some adults be so exceptional in one arena and have deficits in the next?

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Saulnier as they discuss her two presentations at the Converge Autism Summit. Dr. Celine discusses why it is difficult to diagnose adults on the spectrum and discusses camouflaging and masking. She discusses subtle symptomatology in individuals who have intact or high cognition and language and what are the standards for best practice in evaluating adults. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Celine also discuss adaptive skills vs cognition and what are adaptive skills? How can some adults be so exceptional in one arena and have deficits in the next?

Dr. Holmes and Dr. Clark discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness in stressful environments be it a hospital, education or home environment. Dr. Clark discusses his research on resilience, defines resilience and how to take steps toward resilience. One of those keys is mindfulness or meditation.

Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a doctorate degree in psychology. Brandon began his career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2010. Since then, he has worked in treatment schools, private settings, crisis intervention settings, day program facilities, and owned a private practice for several years. He is the Clinical Director for Springbrook Behavior Hospital where he focuses on making organizational improvements using psychology based
interventions with data driven approaches.

Dr. Holmes and Dr. Clark discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness in stressful environments be it a hospital, education or home environment. Dr. Clark discusses his research on resilience, defines resilience and how to take steps toward resilience. One of those keys is mindfulness or meditation.

Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a doctorate degree in psychology. Brandon began his career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2010. Since then, he has worked in treatment schools, private settings, crisis intervention settings, day program facilities, and owned a private practice for several years. He is the Clinical Director for Springbrook Behavior Hospital where he focuses on making organizational improvements using psychology based
interventions with data driven approaches.

Dr. Holmes and Dr. Clark discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness in stressful environments be it a hospital, education or home environment. Dr. Clark discusses his research on resilience, defines resilience and how to take steps toward resilience. One of those keys is mindfulness or meditation.

Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a doctorate degree in psychology. Brandon began his career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2010. Since then, he has worked in treatment schools, private settings, crisis intervention settings, day program facilities, and owned a private practice for several years. He is the Clinical Director for Springbrook Behavior Hospital where he focuses on making organizational improvements using psychology based
interventions with data driven approaches.