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Shawn K. Centers, MD(H), FACOP, BCIM, BCIP

2025 Presentation(s):

Functional Medicine and Integrative Pediatric Approach to Autism

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This lecture explores a functional and integrative pediatric approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focusing on root-cause interventions. Topics include the benefits of casein- and gluten-free diets, the impact of glyphosate on gut health, and the role of the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory in regulating emotional and physiological responses. Birth trauma, bacterial and fungal imbalances, and cerebral folate deficiency are discussed as contributing factors to neurological and behavioral symptoms. The lecture also highlights methylation challenges and the importance of personalized supplementation, including plant-based bio-nutrients, to support detoxification, cellular health, and brain function. These strategies aim to optimize outcomes and enhance the quality of life for children with ASD.

The HOPE Protocol

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*General Session also counted towards CME Credits//

The HOPE Protocol is a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness designed to address physical, emotional, and bioenergetic needs. This protocol integrates a variety of complementary and integrative medicine practices to create a synergistic effect that promotes optimal well-being. In the Hope Protocol HOPE stands for Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine, Osteopathy (especially Craniosacral Osteopathy), Positive Emotional Release & Programming, Energy Medicine and Essential Nutrition. H: Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine O: Osteopathy (Especially Craniosacral Osteopathy) P: Positive Emotional Release & Programming E: Energy Medicine and Essential Nutrition The HOPE Protocol is the method developed by Dr Shawn K Centers MD(H) to help children, including those with Autism, reach their highest potential.
Speaker Bio:

Shawn K. Centers, MD(H), FACOP, BCIM, BCIP, is an Arizona licensed Homeopathic and Integrative Physician, the Director of Medical Education for AutismOne, and an internationally known expert and professor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Centers maintains a specialized consulting practice with an emphasis on rare, difficult 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 exceptional skill in using Homeopathic & Integrative Medicine, Craniosacral Osteopathy, Energy Medicine, and Biomedical Approaches in finding health for patients. Dr. Centers is board certified in pediatrics, is a founding Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine and was founding Chair of the Board of Integrative Pediatrics. He is a former Chief Resident in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. Dr. Centers was the lead
author of the pediatrics section of Foundations in Osteopathic Medicine the official text of the American Osteopathic Association used at over 300 medical schools worldwide.

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