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Season 2
BRAIN IDEAS SYMPOSIUM
The Invisible Disabilities Association’s 2016 Brain IDEAS symposium focused on Brain Disorders, Brain Health, and Brain Therapy. Nine expert speakers delivered dynamic, science, and story-filled talks on Neuroplasticity, ADHD, ADD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Nutrition, Microbiome, Mental Training, Therapeutic Humor, Stroke, PTSD, EMDR and TBI. Expert-led panels concluded each section allowing attendees to interact with presenters.
AWARD HONOREES
Healthy Living Award – Daniel G Amen MD
Daniel G Amen MD is the recipient of IDA’s 2016 Healthy Living Award based upon his lifelong passion for finding healthy and positive life changing solutions for patients who live daily with chronic illness. Thank you, Dr Amen for leading the way in using brain science to promote healthier lifestyles.
Research Award – John B Arden PhD
John B Arden PhD is the recipient of IDA\’s 2016 Research Award based upon his cutting edge research in neuroscience and psychotherapy and therefore synthesizing the biological and psychological into a new vision for psychotherapy: Brain-Based Therapy. Dr Arden\’s best selling book, Rewire Your Brain provides a practical approach to living a vibrant life through a synthesis of psychology, mindfulness, nutritional neuroscience, social intelligence and facts about the brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.
Innovation Award – Bruce E Wexler MD
Bruce E Wexler MD is the recipient of IDA’s 2016 Innovation Award based upon his vision and innovation as the Founder of C8 Sciences. C8 Sciences brings together cutting edge cognitive software, physical exercise and cognitive assessments from the National Institute of Health to improve the core cognitive functions in Children with ADHD and other disorders.
CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE
Brain Disorders
Panel Moderator
Brain Health
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Brain Therapy
