RESOURCES
Websites, Publications, Colleagues, Links, Organizations, etc.

Referral Network
  • www.americanheadachesociety.orgThe American Headache Society (AHS) is a professional society of health care providers dedicated to
    the study and treatment of headache and face pain. Founded in 1959, AHS brings together physicians and other health providers from
    various fields and specialties to share concepts and developments about headache and related conditions.

  • Education & Behavior Therapist: Diane Provo Provo & Associates was founded in 1985 to provide the most professional, current and
    relevant guidance and counseling to parents and educators. As the principal, Diane Provo brings more than 35 years of intensive child
    development experience to her clients. In addition to her consulting, Diane is also an author, a speaker and for almost 15 years was a
    regular TV personality on KRON, the Weekend News show. One look at her testimonials reveals that she can have a serious impact on the
    lives of families and the issues they face.

  • Neuropsychologists A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in studying brain behavior relationships. Neuropsychologists
    have extensive training in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. Some neuropsychologists specialize in research
    while other neuropsychologists specialize in evaluating and treating people who are thought to have something wrong with the way in
    which their nervous system is functioning.

  • Nutritionists:Julie Matthews is passionate about helping parents and fellow practitioners apply nutrition, dietary and supplement
    intervention for children with autism, ADHD, and other autism spectrum disorders. This site aims to share information, experiences and
    suggestions that can be immediately beneficial and empowering.

  • Nutritionists: Lisa Lewis    was established by parent researchers, Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi, to help families around the world get
    started on, and maintain an appropriate diet. The ANDI mission is simple:
To help parents understand, implement and maintain dietary intervention for their autistic children.

  • Occupational Therapist:
Shawn Bertrand Helping Hands Novato Phone: 415-884-9284

  • Osteopathic Physicians:
Dr. Maud Nerman Phone: 415-924-7604 Dr. Nerman practices Family Practice in Corte Madera and San Rafael,
California. Dr. Maud Nerman, a female, graduated from the NY College of Osteo Med of NY institute Tech
with a DO and has been in the profession for 27 years.

Dr. Kenneth Lossing, DO (415-460-6310) is located in San Rafael. He is an incredible osteopath.  

  • Pediatric Subspecialties (all)
Lyme Disease: Dr. Christine Green Phone 650-964-3495
              Dr. Steve Harris
             
  • Physical Therapy: Janet Green-Babb Phone: 415-664-6061
                     Christine Egan Phone: 415-455-9721

  • Speech Language Pathologist Robin Rossman & Elaine Stevice work with community agencies, providing consultative service and in
    service training. We consult with schools, hospitals, and community agencies to provide comprehensive programs to better serve our
    clients. We welcome the opportunity to provide consultation and referrals, as well as educational training sessions for parent groups,
    medical practitioners, educators, and businesses in regard to speech, language, and learning disabilities.

  • Speech Therapist Dr. Deborah Swain: The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating, and Learning Inc. is a professional corporation
    dedicated to providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services. We offer a warm and caring environment that is designed to
    provide a positive and compassionate clinical experience. We offer the newest and best available testing and therapy materials in order to
    provide services with a high degree of excellence. Our "kid friendly" environment includes books, toys, videos, games and computers.

  • Speech Therapy   Dr. Susan Meyers Fosnot has been a licensed and certified speech language pathologist and member of American
    Speech Language Hearing Association since 1974. Fascinated with the communication process and a passion for assisting people in
    overcoming their speech and language disorders, Dr. Fosnot realized that not all the impairments could be resolved from what was
    learned in the undergraduate and graduate classroom. Being exposed to pioneers in the profession as an undergraduate, Dr. Fosnot was
    enlightened to gain additional knowledge in a field that she cherished. After working in a variety of settings as a speech-language
    pathologist, Dr. Fosnot enrolled in a doctoral program to expand her knowledge-base and begin a research training program.
                                                

Website Resources:

  • Autism Research Institute:   Conducts research and  disseminates results of  research on the causes of autism and on methods of
    preventing, diagnosing, and treating autism.                  


  • California Lyme Disease Association:      The California Lyme Disease Association (CALDA): Collects and disseminates data on behalf of the
    Lyme community through the LYME TIMES. Shares best practices with other state and national organizations Acts as a central resource for
    patients, physicians and support groups providing technical support for their local education and advocacy efforts.

  • Epilepsy Foundation of America:    The Epilepsy Foundation is a vigorous advocate for people with epilepsy. The Foundation has been
    active in Congress, the executive branch, and the courts, focusing attention on the needs of those with epilepsy. Priorities for the
    Foundation include: the availability of affordable quality health care, the search for the cure, and the protection of civil rights for people
    with epilepsy.

  • GFCF (Gluten and Casein free diet):   has been a free resource for any parent who needs support implementing a gluten free - casein free
    diet ( GFCF Diet ).  It provides a central location for parents to find other parents who are also using Dietary Therapy.  It is the largest free
    resource of its kind on the Internet, not only providing lists of products to help guide you through the Grocery Stores (ALWAYS READ
    LABELS!!) but other relevant information which will help every parent learn about Dietary Intervention.

  • International Dyslexia Association:       The International Dyslexia Association(IDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific, and educational
    organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia as well as related language-based learning
    differences.

  • Lyme Disease Association:    An all-volunteer national nonprofit, 501 (c)(3), dedicated to Lyme disease education, prevention, raising
    monies for research, and patient support. Provides greater than 96% of raised funds to programs (no employees, no office overhead).
    Presents fully accredited medical conferences. Funds research nationally, research published in peer-review. Provides monies for
    children without insurance coverage for Lyme disease through LymeAid 4 Kids. Provides free literature, free information line, free doctor
    referrals. Has affiliates, chapters, partners, coast-to-coast                           

  • Nutrition Consultant: Julie Matthews:     Healthful Living is a lifestyle that promotes the health, healing, and happiness of all living things.
    Healthful Living was founded in 2002 as a partnership between Julie Matthews' lifelong interest in biochemistry and nourishment of the
    body and Martin Matthews' lifelong interest in human behavior and the mind. Today, Healthful Living is an expanding Netweave of holistic
    health/conscious living educators and practitioners, and a community of people like you.

  • Osteopathic physician doctor:     Cranial Osteopathy is the study of anatomy and physiology of the cranium and its inter-relationship with
    the body as a whole. It may be applied for the prevention and treatment of disease and enhancement of health within the practice of the
    science of osteopathy. The Cranial Academy was established in 1947 by students of William G. Sutherland, DO (DScHon) to:
  •       Provide an understanding and greater knowledge of the principles of osteopathy.
  •       Stimulate further research and dissemination of the philosophy, principles and techniques taught by
                   William Garner Sutherland, DO (DScHon).

  • Links to information regarding mercury:




Labs:


   Phone: 1-619-223-7074
  • Fry Laboratories, L.L.C.Infections of Interest: Borrelia (Lyme), Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Q-Fever (Coxiella), Toxoplasma,
    Rickettsia, Plasmodium, XMRV
  Phone: 1.866.927.8075
   Phone: 1 800 522 4762 Hair Testing for Lithium deficiency
   Phone:  1 425-271-8689
  • Metametrix: Pediatric & Adult Ion & 24 Urine testing                       
  Phone: 1-800-221-4640
  • Igenix: Lyme and Tick Borne Disease testing:                                  
  Phone: 1-800-832-3200
    Phone: (33) 1 43 67 57 00 (Paris, France)
  • The Great Plains. Hair Testing for Lithium deficiency Urine caseomorphin, gluteomorphin                  
  Phone:  1-913-341-8949