1. Reconnecting Our Lost Children to the World
Z-Score training and Autistic Spectrum Disorder

2. Penijean Rutter, M.A., C.R.C., L.M.H.I
M.A. in Mental Health and Rehabilitation; Nationally Certified Rehabilitational Counselor; Licensed Mental Health Intern in the State of Florida
6 years experience with high-risk populations, including substance abuse, self-mutilation, suicide threats, domestic violence, and disturbed adolescents
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with the Center for Rational Living for 2 years, rehabilitating DUI and drug offenders on probation with the Florida Department of Corrections
Clinical Services Director at Cognitive Neuro Sciences, Inc. in Tampa, FL for the past 4 years, using neurofeedback and biofeedback on populations with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Anxiety and Depression, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Substance Abuse, Seizures and Migraines
Penijean Rutter, M.A., C.R.C., L.M.H.I
Clinical Services Director at CNS, Inc.

3. Case #1: “BF” PRE – TREATMENT ASSESSMENT
12 yr old boy meeting DSM-IV criteria for Autistic
Disorder with the following symptoms:
Delay in development of verbal and non-verbal communication
Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Stereotyped and repetitive motor manners, impaired fine motor
Tourettes-like physical spasms, and high-pitched vocalizations
Failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level, or to spontaneously engage peers in play activities
Interrupted sleep patterns, and nocturnal enuresis
Aggressive behavior toward peers and service providers, including hitting, scratching, grabbing and biting