newsbriefs Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference
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free conference on autism spectrum disorders will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., April 11, at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Cohen Center. The eight annual Promising Pathways, the Road to Best Practice in Autism, will focus on topics relevant to families, educators and health professionals. Keynote speaker Chantal Sicile-Kira, a leader in the field of adolescence and transition to childhood, awardwinning author of five books and creator of the recently launched AutismCollege.com, which provides practical information and training for parents and educators, will discuss the many aspects, including sensory processing, communications, social relationships, safety and the strengths and dreams of those living with autism. Breakout session topics include Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, Instructional Supports and Accommodations, Using the Floortime Model, Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders, Assessment and Treatment of HighFunctioning Autism in Children, Navigating the Neurotypical Working World, Seizures and Autism Spectrum Disorder, IEPs that Work, How Do Special Education Services Relate to Your Child? and Supports for Work. A resource fair with vendors from autism-related businesses and service providers will also be available.
To preregister (required), visit fgcu.edu/events/promisingpathways. For more information, call 239-745-3400 or email PromisingPathways@fgcu.edu.
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Moringa Energy Life Expands Product Line
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oss and Aylin Hagen, co-founders and co-owners of Moringa Energy Life, have added a new anti-aging cream to their selection of health products. The product line includes Moringa oleifera, a nutrient-dense plant known is Asia as the “miracle tree” and one of the most productive in producing powerful, natural multivitamins, plus Moringa dried leaf powder, teas, oil, anti-wrinkle oil, shampoo and soap. A true superfood, moringa includes 92 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatories, 18 amino acids, nine essential amino acids and 13 essential vitamins and minerals in a natural form readily absorbed by the body. Aylin was exposed to the affordable, high-quality nutritional value of the Moringa (malunggay) tree while growing up in her native Philippines. Raising two young children in Fort Myers that thrive on moringa, the couple realized that launching their company would be a wonderful way to share this nutrient with our area and beyond. Starting with many local farmers’ markets, their moringa business has grown to include health food stores, health practitioners, ECHO Global Farm, in North Fort Myers, and their own website. For more information, call 239-246-1731, email Healthy@ MoringaEnergyLife.com or visit MoringaEnergyLife.com. See ad, page 57.