Dr James A Neubrander, MD

Dr Neubrander received his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University in 1975 and is Board Certified in Environmental Medicine.

Dr Neubrander dedicates the majority of his time to treating children with Autism Spectrum disorders, ADD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. He is globally recognized for his contributions to methylcobalamin therapy and for autism is known as the Father of Methyl-B12. He is a leader in the use of multiple biomedical treatments, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, heavy metal detoxification, nutritional medicine and environmental medicine.

He is the recipient of numerous awards and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society as well as a member of the Royal Society of Medicine from the UK.

As a frequent lecturer and teacher, Dr Neubrander is known and mentioned world-wide. Dr Neubrander serves on the scientific councils for the American Medical Autism Board, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Defeat Autism Now European Division, India’s UDAAN for the Disabled and Autism Project and the International Hyperbaric Association.

With a cause and purpose, Dr Neubrander is passionate and driven, working 75-100 hours a week to help children reach their full potential.

Maria D McNish, MS CCC-SLP

Maria McNish is the founder and director of Advanced Therapy of America,® a global center of excellence offering advanced and sophisticated treatments for Speech, Language, Sensory Processing, Behavioral and Feeding Disorders.

Maria holds a Master’s of Science Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development and Brain Injury. Maria has an extensive range of specialty trainings and certifications including PROMPT®, Talk Tools®, Beckman Oral Motor™, VitalStim®, Son-Rise Program®, Therapeutic Listening Program® and SOS Approach to Feeding®.

Maria is a co-author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and a textbook. She is a State Representative for the National Aphasia Association and served on a Brain Injury Task Force developed by United States Congress. Maria is dedicated to the field of neuroscience and its application to the treatment of speech and language disorders. She is a well-known lecturer, consultant and trainer and is a resource for parents, educators and professionals around the world.

Martha Mack, BBSc, Grad Dip Counselling, MAPS, MANSA, Hon Fellow – Melbourne Graduate School of Education (University of Melbourne)

Martha Mack has been a practicing psychologist since 1991, and is the founder and director of the Listen And Learn Centre in Melbourne (established in 2001). Martha has trained as a Tomatis Consultant, Neurofeedback Practitioner, Interactive Metronome, Fast ForWord and Cellfield Provider, and Integrated Listening Systems consultant and trainer.

At the Listen And Learn Centre, Martha oversees the clinical work and implementation of all the therapies and programs, as well as supervises psychologists, provisional psychologists and post graduate students from several universities, in the assessment and application of therapies, assisting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Developmental and Language Delays as well as behavioural issues.

Mary Robson

Mary Robson is the Co-Director of Compassionate Therapy and Training Centre, on the Gold Coast Hinterland of Australia. She offers effective, drug-free, label-free, nonjudgmental treatment programs to individuals with life, learning, social and sensory challenges.

Her treatment programs are holistic, and include activities that are based on developmental movement patterns, nutritional and environmental recommendations and interpersonal guidance. Mary has the fortunate opportunity to meet and work with extraordinary individuals with challenges such as autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, learning disorders, brain injury, and many more. She also has the fortunate opportunity to train families, teachers, and professionals so that they too can offer this support to those they care about.

Mary earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Boston University and a Teaching Credential from Dominican College. She achieved certification as a Practitioner and Instructor from The HANDLE Institute. She is currently the Asia Pacific Regional Education Director for The HANDLE Institute and has worked with over a thousand individuals and families worldwide.

Mary loves what she does and feels strongly that believing, seeing, validating, and offering nonjudgmental support to one individual at a time will make the world a better place for all of us.

Sean Fitzgerald

Sean Fitzgerald is a certified Son-Rise Program Teacher. He went through a four year training program at the Autism Treatment Centre of America and has been working with children on the autistic spectrum since 1996.

While working at the Autism Treatment Center of America, Sean was one of the featured teachers in the Son-Rise Program Start-Up, Maximum Impact and New Frontiers courses held in Sheffield, Massachusetts and London, England. Sean was Assistant Director of the Son-Rise Program before moving on to found Autism International.

He has worked with individual children, taught families, and led seminars in the US, UK, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Australia. Sean currently offers seminars, in-home outreaches and long distance training to families in Australia, as well as families worldwide. He is grateful to be able to work with passionate parents and professionals who wish to use respectful play based strategies to inspire growth and development.

“When parents feel empowered to take an active role in their child’s developmental process, it is powerful for both the child and parents. I am also excited to be able to share the program with therapists and professionals whose work can impact the lives of many children and families.”

Simone Walker

Simone Walker received her Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1992 and her Graduate Diploma of Clinical Acupuncture in 1995. Simone has studied and worked with Energetic Medicine in China, Japan and India and is particularly interested in Prantic Healing and Mind-Body Energetics.

With the discovery of the Nutri-Energetic System (NES) in 2009, a system that provides a way to peek into the bioenergetic and informational recesses of the body-field for further knowledge of what is happening within, Simone was provided with the link between age old healing wisdom of energetic medicine and the modern technology and cutting edge science of today. Simone’s dedication and determination towards her field and patients keeps families motivated and inspired to reach their full potential.