Overview

What can lab testing reveal about autism? Join us for a highly engaging and interactive session during National Autism Acceptance Month where we will dive into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bill Shaw as he shares the science behind the OAT and the role it plays in understanding and managing Autism. Engage in a live discussion with Dr. Kurt Woeller DO, FMAPS, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, integrative and functional medicine physician, and biomedical Autism Treatment Specialist and Lindsay. Goddard, a registered and licensed dietitian with Mosaic Diagnostics as they discuss functional medicine’s impact on autism care. Don’t miss this engaging discussion filled with practical takeaways for providers and caregivers alike.

Objectives

1. Understand the Science Behind the Organic Acid Test (OAT): Explain how the OAT originated, and how the insights gathered from the OAT have been instrumental in improving symptoms associated with Autism.

2. Explore the Functional Medicine Approach to Autism: Discuss how integrative and functional medicine supports the management of autism, including the role of lab testing, nutrition, and biomedical interventions.

3. Apply Practical Insights for Patient Care: Identify key takeaways from the discussion with Dr. Kurt Woeller and Lindsay Goddard that healthcare providers and caregivers can use to enhance autism care through functional medicine strategies.

4. The OAT in Action: Review patient outcomes and effective interventions shown to support testing and symptoms.

Lindsay Goddard Bio

Lindsay Goddard is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RDN, LD/N), with a Master’s in Nutrition, and a Bachelor’s in Biology with a concentration in Human Physiology and Ecology. She is also currently working on a Graduate Certificate in Toxicology through the University of South Florida. She has worked in a variety of settings from Hospitals, Universities, and Outpatient clinics, along with a successful private practice. She specializes in pediatrics, neuro and physiatry, gastrointestinal, and genetic disorders, integrating both functional and conventional approaches with regards to nutrition. After years of being in the field, she decided to shift gears and work for a laboratory to help support and educate providers from a different avenue. She has been with GPL for over 4 years and enjoys shedding light on the connections and interactions between the body, the environment, and nutrition. 

Dr. William Shaw Bio

William Shaw, Ph.D., is board certified in the fields of clinical chemistry and toxicology by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. Before he founded The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc., Dr. Shaw worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Children’s Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine, and Smith Kline Laboratories. He is the author of Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD, originally published in 1998 and Autism: Beyond the Basics, published in 2009. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide.  Dr. Shaw is the stepfather of a child with autism and has helped thousands of patients and medical practitioners to successfully improve the lives of people with autism, AD(H)D, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, immune deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, OCD, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and other serious conditions. 

Headshot of William Shaw, PhD - MosaicDX

About the Author

Kurt Woeller DO

Kurt N. Woeller, DO, FMAPS, is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, integrative and functional medicine physician, and biomedical Autism Treatment Specialist in clinical practice for over 25 years.
Dr. Woeller is the education director and main course developer for his Integrative Medicine Academy (https://integrativemedicineacademy.com), an online academy for health professionals. He is also the Organic Acids Test (OAT) seminar creator and presenter for Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory (formally Great Plains Laboratory’s GPL Academy) Mosaic EDGE seminars and has been involved in monthly educational webinars for GPL/Mosaic Diagnostics, and other organizations for over a decade.
His private practice, Sunrise Functional Medicine (https://mysunrisecenter.com), focuses on specialized diagnostic testing and treatments for individuals with complex medical conditions like autism, autoimmune, gastrointestinal, certain neurological disorders, and other chronic health conditions. Dr. Woeller is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).
He has served as a clinical consultant for various laboratory companies, i.e., Great Plains Laboratory, BioHealth Laboratory, providing health practitioner education regarding functional and integrative medicine.
You can follow Dr. Woeller for ongoing education articles and videos through his Substack at https://drwoeller.substack.com/ and his YouTube channel for Integrative Medicine Academy – https://www.youtube.com/@integrativemedicineacademy. Finally, listen to Dr. Woeller’s latest health professional interviews through his Functional Medicine Doc Talk Podcast – https://functionalmedicinedoctalk.com.