<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Everyone! Our Springfield, Illinois, gfcf/celiac support group welcomes those with celiac disease and autism spectrum disorders (autism/asperger's/add/adhd). Our FIRST speaker on May 6, Sunday, 2:30-4pm is Michelle Melin-Rogovin, Program Director of the new Celiac Disease Program at the University of Chicago. Stefano Guandalini, a physician and celiac disease researcher (also Alessio Fasano's teacher) is the medical director. Michelle will describe the program's comprehensive approach to care for celiacs. She will also ask what needs are not being met in Central Illinois. I've asked her to arrange free celiac testing in Springfield for this Fall, and she is looking into it! This Sunday, we will have lots of foods to sample, coupons, literature, and fresh baked gluten-free bread. We might have Gluten Free Living Magazines. ________________________________________________________________________ NEXT MEETINGS, all at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL: June 3, Sunday, 2:30 - 4pm, Conf. Rm. F "How to Shop GFCF at Your Health Food Store". July 22, Sunday, 2:30-4pm, Guest Speaker, Danna Korn, author, Kids With Celiac Disease. Danna's young son has celiac disease, and she believes in approaching the celiac diet with enthusiasm! Danna will discuss celiac disease, gluten-free foods that kids like, kid's concerns, and R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) Parties; New! Now, Autistic Kids' R.O.C.K. Parties! August 5, Sunday, 2:30-4pm, Guest Speaker, Betsy Prohaska, author, Cooking Healthy Gluten and Casein Free Food for Children. Discussion about the gluten/casein free diet. The GFCF diet can be done! Betsy is a parent of an autistic child and will discuss practical and attainable ways to implement this diet. Best regards, Mardena Waller RSVP to Mardena at [log in to unmask], or call Bev Smith (217) 544-7962. DIRECTIONS TO ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL, CONF.RM.F St. John's Hospital, Conference Room F: main floor (2nd). Parking available in the Visitors' Ramp which is accessible from 9th Street. Go to: Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center in order to enter the building during a time of construction. Inside, Information Desk on your right. They will be able to provide you with directions to Con F.