BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.1//EN TZID:America/Phoenix X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Phoenix BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@az.childrenshealthdefense.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T193000 DTSTAMP:20250917T230733Z URL:https://az.childrenshealthdefense.org/events/restoring-balance-autism- redefined-follow-up-qa-panel/ SUMMARY:Restoring Balance: Autism Redefined Follow-up Q&A Panel DESCRIPTION:September Sedona Defenders Virtual Autism Expert Q&\;A Panel \nDue to popular demand and an overwhelming response to our documentary fi lm screening event of Restoring Balance: Autism Redefined in July\, we are hosting an extended follow-up Q&\;A panel with our expert panelists.\n \nThe event will be virtual\, so you can join from the comfort of your own home. Whether you came to our last event or wish you had\, you will not w ant to miss this follow-up autism expert Q&\;A panel!\n\nFollow-up Q&am p\;A Panel with documentary producer/director Ryan Hetrick of the award-wi nning documentary Restoring Balance: Autism Redefined as well as with bi omedical practitioners\, a renowned autism biomedical researcher\, and a b iomedical mom who has used a holistic approach to help her own children to thrive.\n\nIf you missed our last event\, you can watch the documentary s creening of the award-winning documentary Restoring Balance: Autism Redefi ned here prior to the follow-up Q&\;A panel event.\n\nExciting Updates\ nAlso\, two of our panelists have exciting new updates that they will shar e with us during the event\, you won't want to miss hearing the exciting n ews live!\n\nRSVP Below To Join The Event:\nPlease register so we know to expect you. The direct link on CHD.tv is here.\n\nPanelists:\n\n Ryan Het rick\, Documentary Filmmaker\, Producer/Director\, Restoring Balance: Auti sm Redefined\n Dr. Shawn Centers\, MD(H)\, DO (H)\, MH\,FACOP\, Professor of Pediatrics &\; Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine\, Chief Medical Of ficer\, The Integrative HOPE Center of AZ\n Samantha Malinski\, BIS\, NOF A OLC\, Biomedical mom\, Director of Operations\, Moms Across America\, Ex ecutive Director\, Red Rock Wild School\n James B. Adams\, Ph.D.\, Dir ector of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State Universit y\; President of Autism Nutrition Research Center\n Julie Lapidus\, MSc\ , MSc\, LMT\, Founder/CEO\, Autism Evolution\; Author\n\nSubmit your quest ions for the Panelists here!\n\nPanelists Biographies:\n\nRyan Hetrick\, D ocumentary Filmmaker\, Producer/Director\n\nRyan has worked in the behavio ral therapy field with individuals on the autism spectrum for over 18 year s\, engaging with clients ranging in age from 2 to 40. In addition\, he se rved as a neurocognitive specialist and a Certified Brain Injury Specialis t for the 50+ population. His experience spans various environments\, incl uding homes\, schools\, and employment settings. After utilizing modalitie s such as Applied Behavioral Analysis\, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, Flo ortime\, and others\, Ryan gradually recognized that behavioral therapy sh ould not be the sole focus for these conditions\; rather\, biomedical trea tment must take precedence.\n\nThroughout his career\, Ryan came to a sign ificant realization: while behavioral therapy has its merits\, it should n ot stand alone as the primary treatment for autism spectrum conditions. In stead\, he discovered that biomedical interventions should be the primary focus. A pivotal moment for Ryan occurred when a family he was working wit h began implementing dietary changes. The results were astonishing! Their child experienced remarkable improvements in vocabulary\, eye contact\, an d overall social engagement—achievements that far surpassed anything tha t had been accomplished in their behavioral therapy sessions.\n\nAfter yea rs of working with people on the autism spectrum\, it became abundantly cl ear to Ryan that dietary and biomedical therapies were making a profound a nd positive impact. Faced with skepticism from his immediate family\, coll eagues\, and even other professionals about the transformative potential o f these approaches\, Ryan felt a deep motivation to share these inspiring success stories. This passion led to the creation of the documentary Resto ring Balance: Autism Redefined\, which aimed to illuminate the real-life b enefits of these interventions.\n\nDr. Shawn Centers\, MD(H)\, DO(H)\, MH\ ,FACOP\n\n \n\n Professor of Pediatrics &\; Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine\n Chief Medical Officer\, The Integrative HOPE Center of AZ\n P ediatrician\, Licensed Homeopathic &\; Integrative Physician\n Directo r of Medical Education\, AutismOne\n\n\n\nShawn K. Centers\, MD(H)\, FACOP \, BCIM\, BCIP\, is an Arizona licensed Homeopathic and Integrative Physic ian\, the Director of Medical Education for AutismOne\, and an internation ally known expert and professor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Centers maint ains a specialized consulting practice with an emphasis on rare\, difficul t-to-treat\, developmental and neurological disorders\, including children with epilepsy\, cerebral palsy\, immune disorders (including Lyme Disease \, PANDAS/PANS)\, learning disorders\, attention deficit disorder\, asthma \, allergy\, autism\, traumatic brain injury\, and rare diseases. He has e xceptional skills in using Homeopathic &\; Integrative Medicine\, Crani osacral Osteopathy\, Energy Medicine\, and Biomedical Approaches in findin g health for patients. Dr. Centers is board certified in pediatrics\, is a founding Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medi cine\, and was the founding Chair of the Board of Integrative Pediatrics. He is a former Chief Resident in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital o f New Jersey. Dr. Centers was the lead author of the pediatrics section of Foundations in Osteopathic Medicine the official text of the American Ost eopathic Association used at over 300 medical schools worldwide.\n\nDr. Ce nters has served as a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Touro University \, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine\, A.T. Still University\, The Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine\, as well as other osteopathic co lleges in the United States and abroad. Dr. Centers is a Professor Of Pedi atrics and Integrative Medicine for the Ontario Federation of Osteopathic Professionals and the Toronto Academy of Osteopathy. Dr. Centers is a cert ified Master Herbalist\, Emotion Code Practitioner\, Master Trainer of Neu rolinguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy\, Defeat Autism Now Doctor\ , Expert in Essential Oil and Aromatic Medicine\, Silva UltraMind Trainer\ , and was the Founding President of the American Academy of Pediatric Oste opathy.\n\nAlthough Dr. Centers sees patients of all backgrounds and condi tions\, Dr. Centers has received international and national recognition fo r his pioneering work with autistic and autistic spectrum disorder childre n. His use of cranial osteopathy combined with the use of biomedical appro aches\, therapeutic grade essential oils\, homeopathy\, diet and nutrition \, energy medicine and the therapeutic use of sound and light. This pionee ring approach has greatly advanced the care of many children with autism s pectrum disorders. Dr. Centers has been recognized for his use of advanced energy medicine techniques including the development of Photobiomodulatio n (The Lumi Light)\, advanced sound therapy technology representing the la test innovation in neuroscience and psychoacoustic technology.\n\nDr. Cent ers is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (FACO P)\, the American Association of Integrative Medicine (FAAIM)\, the Americ an College of Integrative Pediatrics\, and the American Academy of Pediatr ic Osteopathy. In addition to his medical degree\, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgetown College. He studied herbal medic ine under John R. Christopher. He has extensively studied the techniques o f John Grinder\, Richard Bandler\, and Thad Everet James. Centers utilize the Time Line Therapy techniques developed by Tad James\, PhD. Dr. Centers is also a Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming and Time Therapy. \n\nAs a result of his innovative work in the field of pediatrics\, The In ternational Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) selected Dr. C enters to be featured in The Leading Physicians of the World. He has been honored as a “Top Pediatrician” by the International Association of Pe diatricians (IAP)\, is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Pediatrics C ouncil\, and Lifetime member of the American Council of Pediatrics Special ists. Dr. Centers is also certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Time Line Therapy and has been awarded a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Cran ial Osteopathy.\n\nSamantha Malinski\, BIS &\; NOFA OLC\n\n \n\n Biom edical mom\n Head of Operations\, Moms Across America\n Executive Direct or\, Red Rock Wild School\n\n\n\nSamantha Malinski is a passionate advocat e for children’s and environmental health\, as well as an educator. She currently serves as Head of Operations for Moms Across America\, advancing national initiatives to eliminate glyphosate and toxic chemicals from our food and communities. She is also Executive Director of Red Rock Wild Sch ool\, a nature-based learning program in Arizona\, and founder of HEAL Ver de Valley\, which has inspired homeowners’ associations\, 3 cities\, and more than 250 golf courses to transition to organic\, non-toxic land mana gement practices.\n\nHer advocacy began with her own family. When her sons were experiencing neurodivergent symptoms\, Samantha used biomedical inte rventions to help her children to thrive. During the panel\, she will shar e about her experiences and what worked for her sons to provide encouragem ent and valuable insight to others seeking advice and support.\n\nSamantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Humanities\, wi th minors in Anthropology and Sociology) from Northern Arizona University\ , and is accredited in Organic Land Care through NOFA. Her work bridges pe rsonal passion and professional leadership\, bringing both compassion and strategy to the fight for a healthier future.\n\nJames B. Adams\, Ph.D.\ ,\n\n \n\n Director\, Autism/Asperger's Research Program\, Arizona State University\n President\, Autism Nutrition Research Center\n President\, Autism Diagnostics\n President\, Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics\n Chair\, Scientific Advisory Board\, Neurological Health Foundation\n\n\n\nJames B . Adams\, Ph.D.\, is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Progr am at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it including the areas of nutritio n (vitamins/minerals\, essential fatty acids\, carnitine\, digestive enzym es\, special diets)\, oxidative stress\, gut bacteria\, microbiota transpl ant\, probiotics\, toxic metals\, and seizures. He has extensively researc hed prenatal supplements to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and infant health problems\, and has developed the first prenatal supplement tailored for each trimester. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed scien tific articles\, including over 60 related to autism.  He is the Presiden t of the non-profit Autism Nutrition Research Center\, President of Autism Diagnostics\, President of Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics\, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He has a n adult daughter with autism.\nJulie Lapidus\, MSc\, MSc\, LMT\n\n \n\n Founder/CEO\, Autism Evolution\n Author\n\n\n\nJulie Lapidus has been res earching the top innovations and methods in the field of brain health and autism for the last 16 years. She is the founder and CEO of Autism Evoluti on\, which works with parents of children with autism to help their childr en to thrive using a comprehensive\, holistic approach using the best of b iomedical and biohacking approaches. She has been trained by some of the t op health practitioners in the world. She has consulted with clients in bo th outpatient and residential settings and has worked with parents of chil dren from ages 2 to 30 around the world. Autism Evolution’s services and programs are offered virtually\, and can be done from the comfort of one ’s own home.\n\nShe holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Development from HEC Paris and a Master of Science in Sustainable Management from Fun dação Getulio Vargas. She also previously served as a director at an int egrative behavioral health facility.\n\nShe is the author of the forthcomi ng book The Autism Generation: Understanding The Autism Epidemic From Caus es To Solutions which will be coming out next year.\n\nIn addition to bein g a holistic wellbeing coach and biohacking expert and a MAPS (Medical Aca demy of Pediatric and Special Needs) member\, she is a certified natural v ision improvement coach\, a licensed massage therapist (specializing in Cr anioSacral therapy)\, and an intuitive emotional healing coach. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://az.childrenshealthdefense.org/wp-content /uploads/Sedona2SeptemberCHDAZEventImage-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240918T173000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR