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Robert J. Melillo, MS,MNeuroSci, DC, PhD (C)

DABCN,FACFN,FABCDD

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

Southern Connecticut State University 1978-1981 Bachelor of Science

Hofstra University 1981-1982 Bachelor of Science

New York Chiropractic College 1982-1985 Doctor of Chiropractic

New York Chiropractic College 1986-1989 Diplomate Chiropractic Neurology

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies 2003-2005 Masters of Neuroscience

Touro College 2006-2009 Masters Clinical

Rehabilitation Neuropsychology

University Of Havana 2009-2012 PhD Candidate in Clinical

Rehabilitation Neuropsychology

Senior Research Fellow, the National Institute for Brain and Rehabilitation Sciences

2012-Present

American Chiropractic Neurology Board Certifications

Neurology 4/89- Present

Electrodiagnostics 12/05- Present

Vestibular Rehabilitation 12/05- Present

Childhood Developmental Disabilities 12/05- Present

American College of Functional Neurology 6/09 –Present Board of Examiners of

American Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders

American College of Functional Neurology 6/09- Present Fellow of the American

Board of Childhood

Developmental Disorders

President of the International Association Of

Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation 3/2010- Present

Co-editor and Chief of Journal of Functional Neurology,

Rehabilitation and Ergonomics 11/2010- Present

LICENSE TO PRACTICE NY STATE CHIROPRACTIC LICENSE NUMBER IS X004289-1 1985-present

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Faculty/Academic Appointments

Assistant Director, Levittown, New York Outpatient Clinic (1985)

Director, Outpatient Clinic, Parsons Hospital (1986)

Adjunct Professor, Texas Chiropractic College (1988)

Senior Neurologist, New York Chiropractic College (1989)

Course Chairman and Postgraduate Professor, Certificate Program in Chiropractic

Rehabilitation, Northwestern College of Chiropractic (May 1994 – April 1997)

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Postgraduate Professor in Spinal

Rehabilitation (1995)

Cleveland Chiropractic College, Adjunct Professor (1996 – 1997)

Motion Palpation Institute, National Chiropractic College (October 1997)

Logan Chiropractic College, Post graduate Professor of Neurology (1998 - 2001)

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies Post Graduate Professor (2001 - Present)

Executive Director of the F.R. Carrick Institute for Clinical Ergonomics,

Rehabilitation and Applied Neuroscience (2005-Present)

Touro College Leeds Metropolitan University

Adjunct Associate Professor of Functional Neuroanatomy (2005- Present)

President Foundation for Cognitive Neuroscience (2005- Present)

President International Academy Of Functional Neurology

And Rehabilitation (2010-Present)

Coeditor –in -Chief Journal Functional Neurology,

Rehabilitation and Ergonomics (2010- Present)

Affiliate Professor Of Rehabilitation Sciences At

Nazareth Academic Institute (2011-Present)

Senior Research Fellow ,The National Institute For Brain

and Rehabilitation Sciences (2012-Present)

Board Appointments

Board of Examiners, American Board of Chiropractic Neurology, 1989-1990

American College of Chiropractic Neurology, Appointed to Board of Examiners, 1990

American College of Chiropractic Neurology, Appointed Chairman of the Board of

Examiners, 1991

American Chiropractic Association Council on Neurology, Appointed to Board of

Examiners, 1993

Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Appointed Chairman of Diplomate Course in

Spinal Rehabilitation, 1993

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Certification Board (CRCB), Appointed Board Member, 1994

Journal of Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Appointed to Editorial Board, 1995

In Practice Magazine, Appointed to Editorial Board, 1995

Ascent School for Autistic Children 2003—2004

AWARDS Researcher of the Year - American Chiropractic Association Council on Neurology - 2003

Neurologist of the Year - American Chiropractic Association Council on Neurology - 2009

Lifetime Achievement Award – International Association of Functional Neurology - 2013

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Research Grants Interactive Metronome - C.U.N.Y. at The College of Staten Island in Association with Duke

University Child and Family Study Center ADHD boys IM training vs. controls 2004 - Present

PUBLICATIONS FOR DR ROBERT MELILLO Conference Presentations

Leisman, G. and Melillo, R EEG Coherence Measures Functional Disconnectivities in Autism (Paper presented at the 50

th Annual Meeting of the European society for Paediatric Research,

Hamburg, Germany, 9-12 October, 2009) (Also published in Acta Paediatrica, 2009, 98:460 , 1 – 292. the

European Journal of Paediatrics (http://www2.kenes.com/Paediatric-Research/pages/home.aspx)

Carrick, F. R., Melillo, R, and Leisman, G. A Relationship Between Postural and Cognitive Abilities in ADHD [Presented at the Third International Conference on Movement and Mind, Washington D.C., USA 28-28 February, 2010] (http://www2.kenes.com/gait/pages/home.aspx)

Carrick, F. R., Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. Cognitive Changes in ADHD Children After a 12-Week

Postural Rehabilitation Program [Presented at the Third International Conference on Movement and Mind, Washington D.C., USA 28-28 February, 2010] (http://www2.kenes.com/gait/pages/home.aspx)

Leisman, G., Carrick, F. R., and Melillo, R. Disorders of Movement and Motor Function Do Not

Affect Consciousness but Facilitate Cognitive and Motor Plasticity [Presented at The Third International Conference on Movement and Mind, Washington D.C., USA , 28-28 February, 2010] (http://www2.kenes.com/gait/pages/home.aspx)

Leisman, G., Melillo, R., and Machado, C. Functional Disconnectivities in Autistic Spectrum

Individuals Informs Disorders of Consciousness [paper presented at the International Symposium on Disorders of consciousness, Cienfuegos, Cuba, 16-18 March 2010] (http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/issue/view/44/showToc) http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/1130/5730

Leisman, G., Melillo, R., Machado, C. Functional Disconnectivities in Autistic Spectrum Individuals.

[Paper presented at the International Symposium of Disorders of Consciousness, Havana, Cuba, December 6–8, 2011]. http://www.engraciacal.com/ScientificProgram/SubmittedAbstracts/tabid/72/Default.aspx)

Pérez-Nellar, J. Machado, C., Rodríguez-Rojas, R. Estévez, M., Chinchilla, M. Carrick, F.R. Melillo, R. Leisman, G. Structural Neuroimaging Assessment of PVS Patients [Paper presented at the International Symposium of Disorders of Consciousness, Havana, Cuba, December 6 – 8, 2011].

(http://www.engraciacal.com/ScientificProgram/SubmittedAbstracts/tabid/72/Default.aspx) Batista-García-Ramó, K., Rodríguez-Rojas, R., Carballo-Barreda, M., Machado, C., Melillo, R.

Leisman, G. Tractography Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorders. [Paper presented at the International Symposium of Disorders of Consciousness, Havana, Cuba, December 6 – 8, 2011]. (http://www.engraciacal.com/ScientificProgram/SubmittedAbstracts/tabid/72/Default.aspx)

Pérez-Nellar, J., Machado, C. Rodríguez-Rojas, R., Estévez, M., Chinchilla, M. Carrick, F. R.,

Melillo, R., Leisman, G. Neuroimaging in Non-Fatal Central Transtentorial Herniation. [Paper presented at the International Symposium of Disorders of Consciousness, Havana, Cuba, December 6 – 8, 2011].

(http://www.engraciacal.com/ScientificProgram/SubmittedAbstracts/tabid/72/Default.aspx)

Leisman, G. Melillo, R., Machado, C., Rodriguez-Rojas,R. Batista, K. Carballo,M. Mualem,R.

Functional Disconnectivities in Autistic Spectrum Individuals [Paper presented at the International Conference of Child Health and Human Development, Jerusalem, Israel December, 2012]

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Estévez, M., Machado, C., Leisman, G., Melillo, R., Machado, A., Hernández-Cruz, A., Arias A.,

Rodríguez-Rojas R., Carballo M. Eegconn: A Software Tool for Offline Qeeg Analysis, Including Spectral Univariate and Bivariate Processes and Linear and Non-Linear Indices of Brain Connectivity in Autistic Spectrum Disorder. [Paper presented at the International Conference of Child Health and Human Development, Jerusalem, Israel December, 2012]

Books and Book Chapters Leisman, G. and Melillo R. Functional Brain Organization in Developmental Dyslexia. in: H. D.

Tobias (Ed.) Focus on Dyslexia Research. Hauppauge, NY: Nova, 2004 pp.105-149 [ISBN 59033-950-9]

(http://www.scribd.com/doc/16003090/Research-Leisman-Melillo-Study-Dyslexia)

(http://www.Novapublishers.Com/Detailed_Search.Asp?Id=1-59033-950-9)

Melillo, R. and Leisman, G. Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: An Evolutionary Perspective, New York, NY: Kluwer, 2004. (ISBN 0-306-47814-5) and (ISBN 978-1-4419-1232-9)

(http://Topics.Practical.Org/Browse/Gerry-Leisman)(http://www.Getcited.Org/Pub/103389898)(http://www.Springeronline.Com/Sgw/Cda/Frontpage/0,11855,4-102-22-33238959-

0,00.Html?Changeheader=True) Melillo, R. and Leisman G. Inattention and Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood. in: S. Super

(Ed.) Intention, Attention, Inattention, and Neglect. Series on Neuro-Optometry, Santa Ana,

CA: Optometric Extension Program Intl. 2005 pp. 80-91. (ISBN: 0929780094) http://130.14.16.150/cgi-

bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search%5FArg=super%20s&Search%5FCode=NAME%5F&CNT=25&PID=q`?[xUOJxM_IoH_Hs@?[rlsHs<<<&

BROWSE=1&HC=1&SID=1)

Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. M. Cortical Asymmetry and Learning Efficiency: A Direction for The

Rehabilitation Process. in: S. V. Randall (Ed.) Learning Disabilities: New Research.

Hauppauge, NY: Nova. 2006 pp. 1-24. (ISBN 1-59454-990-7) (http://www.scribd.com/doc/16003102/Research-

Leisman-Study-Cortical-Asymmetry)

(ftp://www.novapublishers.com/Learning%20Disabilities/Page%20proofs/Ch%2001%20Leisman/) (http://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4226) Melillo, R. M. and Leisman, G. Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: An Evolutionary

Approach Seoul, Korea: G .Panmun Book Co., Ltd. 2007. Melillo, R. and Leisman, G. Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: AN Evoloutionary

Perspective. New York, NY Springer Science. 2009 [paperback] [ISBN 978-1-4419-1232-9]

(http://www.worldcat.org/title/neurobehavioral-disorders-of-childhood-an-evolutionary-perspective/oclc/570597003) Melillo, R. M. and Leisman, G. Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood Beijing, China:

People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH) 2011 [China Translation]. Leisman, G and Melillo, R. The Development of the Frontal Lobes in Infancy and Childhood:

Asymmetry and the Nature of Temperament and Adjustment. In: Cavanna, A.E. (Ed.) Frontal Lobe: Anatomy, Functions and Injuries. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Scientific Publishers, 2011.

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PUBLISHED PAPERS Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. A Call to Arms: Somatosensory Perception, and

Action. Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 2007, 30:2, 215-215. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17705924&ordinalpos=1&itool=Entre

zSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum) (http://www.bbsonline.org/Preprints/Dijkerman-

01052006/Commentators/Leisman.html) Melillo, R.M. and Leisman, G. Autism Spectrum Disorder as Functional Disconnection Syndrome.

Reviews in the Neurosciences 2009, 20:2, 111-132.(http://www.freundpublishing.com/Reviews_Neurosciences/TOC_20_2_RNS.pdf) (http://www.reference-

global.com/doi/abs/10.1515/REVNEURO.2009.20.2.111?prevSearch=%255Bauthor%253A%2Bleisman%255D&searchHistoryKey=)

Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. EEG Coherence Measures Functional Disconnectivities in Autism. Acta Paediatrica, 2009, 98:460 , 1 – 292. (http://www.abstractserver.com/espr2009/planner/sp.php?go=abstract&action=abstract_iplanner&absno=175&ESPR2009=7h7u2hu2rdsos

vn03him8te3e7&ESPR2009=7h7u2hu2rdsosvn03him8te3e7)

Carrick, F. R., Leisman G. and Melillo, R. A relationship between postural and cognitive abilities in

ADHD. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2010, 16(suppl.1), S20. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleListURL&_method=list&_ArticleListID=1623813666&_sort=r&_st=13&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=8af6e08288f0a27631cbfd15505662dd&searchtype

=a)

Carrick, F. R., Leisman G. and Melillo, R. Cognitive changes in ADHD children after a 12 week

postural rehabilitation program Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2010, 16(suppl.1), S80. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleListURL&_method=list&_ArticleListID=1623813666&_sort=r&_st=13&vi

ew=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=8af6e08288f0a27631cbfd15505662dd&searchtype

=a)

Carrick, F. R., Leisman G. Melillo, R, Machado, C. Disorders of movement and motor function do not

affect consciousness but facilitate cognitive and motor plasticity. Parkinsonism & Related

Disorders. 2010, 16(suppl.1), S37. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleListURL&_method=list&_ArticleListID=1623813666&_sort=r&_st=13&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=8af6e08288f0a27631cbfd15505662dd&searchtype

=a) Leisman, G., Melillo, R., Thum, S., Ransom, M.A., Orlando, M., Tice, C., and Carrick, F. R. The

Effect of Hemisphere Specific Remediation Strategies on the Academic Performance Outcome of Children with ADD/ADHD. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2010, 22:10, 275-283. (http://www.freundpublishing.com/International_Journal_Adolescent_Medicine_Health/adolprev.htm)

(http://www.referenceglobal.com/doi/abs/10.1515/IJAMH.2010.22.2.275?prevSearch=%255Bauthor%253A%2Bleisman%255D&search

HistoryKey=)

Daubeny, N., Carrick, F. R. Melillo, R. Leisman, G. Effects of Contralateral Extremity Manipulation on Brain Function. International Journal of Disability and Human Development, 2010, 9(4), 269-273. (http://www.reference-

global.com/doi/abs/10.1515/IJDHD.2010.039?prevSearch=%2528carrick%2529%2BAND%2B%255Bjournal%253A%2Bijdhd%255D

&searchHistoryKey=)

Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. Effects of Motor Sequence Training on Attentional Performance in ADHD Children. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2010, 9(4), 275-282. (http://www.reference-

global.com/doi/abs/10.1515/IJDHD.2010.043?prevSearch=%2528carrick%2529%2BAND%2B%255Bjournal%253A%2Bijdhd%255D&searchHistoryKey=)

Leisman, G., and Melillo, R. Functional Disconnectivities in Autistic Spectrum Disorder as a Potent Model for Explaining Disorders of Consciousness and Cognition in the Brain and Nervous System. Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, 2011, 1(1), 101-145.(https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21547)

Melillo,R ,Primitive Reflexes and their Relationship To Delayed Cortical Maturation ,Under Connectivity

and Functional Disconnection in Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders, Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2 pp.

Carrick, F.R, Pagnacco, G,, Oggero, E., Sullivan, S., Barton, D., Esposito, S., Leisman, G. and Melillo, R. The Effects of Whole Body Rotations in the Pitch and Yaw Planes on Postural Stability. Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics. 2011, 1(2), 167-179. (https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=23933)

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Machado C, Estévez M, Carrick F, Melillo R, Leisman G. qEEG may increase the reliability of diagnostic and prognostic procedures in cerebral arterial gas embolism. Clinical Neurophysiology 2012;123(2):225-226 (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21784702) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388245711004615)

Machado, C. , Estevez, M., Rodriguez, R. Carrick, FR, Melillo, R., and Leisman, G. Bilateral N20 Absence in Post-Anoxic Coma: Do You Pay Attention? Clinical Neurophysiology. 2012, 123(1). (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2011.11.008)

Leisman, G and Melillo, R. Intentionality and 'Free-Will' from a Neurodevelopmental Perspective. Frontiers in Integrative Neurosciences, 2012

Machado, C., Estevez, M., Rodriguez, R., Perez-Nellar, J.. Chinchilla, M., Carrick, F.R., Leisman, G., Melillo, R., Gutierrez, J.,Carballo, M., Machado, A., Olivares, A., Perez-Cruz, N., Belttran, C. Arousing Effect in Persistent Vegetative State Patients: Autonomic, EEG and Behavioral Assessment. Clinical Neurophysiology, 2012.

Machado, C.,Estevez, M., Leisman, G., Melillo, R., Rodriguez, R., DeFina, P., Hernandez, A., Perez-Nellar, J., Naranjo, R., Chinchilla, M., Garofalo, N., Vargas, J., Beltrain, C. QEEQ Spectral and Coherence Assessment of Autistic Children in Three Different Experimental Conditions. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders. 2013

Trade Publications

Melillo, R. Disconnected Kids. New York: Penguin, 2009 [ISBN 9780-399-53475-1] Melillo, R. Reconnected Kids, New York, NY: Penguin 2010 Melillo ,R Autism, The Scientific Truth About Preventing,Diagnosing and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders and What Parents Can Do Now, New York : Penguin ,2013

Product/Program development

Hemispheric Integration TherapyTM Dr Melillo is the Developer of Hemispheric Integration Therapy; a unique approach to assessment and

treatment of children and adults with neurobehavioral disorders (patent pending)

Brain Balance Music 2002 - Dr Melillo has worked with a composer and musician to develop music for adults and children

specifically designed balance out brain activity and function by stimulating either right or left hemisphere

specifically through auditory stimulation using Music therapy.

Brain Balance ProgramTM A specialized program that is utilized in Brain Balance Centers based on principles of hemispheric

Integration Therapy

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Private Practice

President of Americare Health Group, Inc., Board of Directors (Publicly traded

NASDAQ Company specializing in the development of multidisciplinary

rehabilitation centers and managed care.) Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570.

President of Spinecare, Inc. (a subsidiary of Americare Health Group, Inc.)

specializing in reduction of Workers’ Compensation costs in industry by utilizing

a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment of spine and spine-

related disorders, three locations.

Chiro Managed Care, Inc. Appointed to Executive Position to organize a

chiropractic Physician Network and work on quality assurance, utilization review

and continuing education. Appointed 1994.

Director of Clinical Neurology, New York Diagnostics and Rehabilitation,

1990-1992, East Islip, N.Y. 11730.

Baldwin Harbor Medical Group, Baldwin, N.Y. 11510.

Owner Spinecare, P.C., 1992-2009. East Islip, N.Y. 11730.

Clinical Director, American Comprehensive Medical Services, 1994-2000.

President and Clinical Director, Unlimited Potential Concepts, 1997 – 2004.

Clinical Director, Long Island Integrated Medical Services, 2000 – 2009.

Founder and Director Melillo Childrens’ Center for Developmental and

Academic Achievement 2005-2007

Founder Brain Balance Centers Inc 2006 -Present

Lectures Presented

Topic / Date Location

Isokinetic Testing and Objective Documentation 07/89 Siben & Siben

of Lower Back Injuries Staff of 50 Attorneys

Lower Isokinetic Testing and Functional 02/90 Cybex Clinical

Rehabilitation of Low Back Injuries Education Ctr.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Isokinetic Testing and Rehabilitation 04/90 Metropolitan Life

of Lower Back Injuries in Relationship Headquarters

to Long-Term Disability Utica, New York

Chiropractic Neurology and 04/90 NY Chiropractic College

Head and Neck Injuries Greenvale, New York

Rehabilitation of Occupational Injuries, 07/90 Precentec, Dallas, TX

Specifically: Isokinetic Testing and (Multidisciplinary conference

Rehabilitation for Low Back Injuries including Medical Doctors and

Physical Therapists)

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Myometrics – Chiropractic Rehabilitation 10/90 Boston, Mass.

Practical Applications of 12/90 Hartford, Connecticut

Chiropractic Rehabilitation East Rutherford, New Jersey

Myometrics – Clinical Application of 01/91 Boston, Mass.

Rehabilitation and Functional Testing (Multidisciplinary course over

For Spinal Injuries four weeks for Chiropractors,

Physical Therapists and Medical

Doctors)

Chiropractic Manipulation and the use of 02/91 NY Chiropractic College

Rehabilitation in Treatment of Spine Disorders Greenvale, New York

Use of Rehabilitation in a Chiropractic 03/91 Koslow Practice

Practice Management Consultants

JFK Airport, Jamaica, NY

Neuromusculoskeletal System 05/91 Postgraduate Diplomate Program In Neurology, Logan College.

Westchester State Univ.

Philadelphia, P.A.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Application 06/91 Andrew Orlander, D.C.

in the Chiropractic Practice Practice Management

Consultant, New Jersey

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Using Isokinetic 07/91 NYS Chiropractic Assoc.

Testing and Functional Rehabilitation for Ronkonkoma, New York

Spinal Disorders

How to Achieve Total Health and Success 03/91 to Series of Six Lectures

10/91 Sponsored by Belfran Health

Club, Bayway Theatre

East Islip, New York

Isokinetic Testing and Functional 10/91 General Accident Insurance

Rehabilitation Claims Managers and Staff Melville, New York

in Documentation and Reduction

of Insurance Costs

Chiropractic Rehabilitation for 04/92 NY Chiropractic College

Low Back Injuries and Levittown Outpatient Facility

Isokentic Testing (Postgraduate Course for Diplomates

In Orthopedics)

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How To Reduce Low Back, Neck Pain and 09/92 Spinecare, Inc.

Headaches Through the Use of Chiropractic Plainview, Melville and

Treatment and Exercise Ronkonkoma, New York

Functional Testing and Chiropractic 09/92 Dale Surgical

Rehabilitation and the Reduction of NY Diagnostics and Rehabilitation

Low Back Disability (Postgraduate course for Chiropractors)

Isokentic Testing and Functional 10/92 Federal Express Managerial Staff

Rehabilitation in the Reduction of NY Diagnostics and Rehabilitation

Workers’ Compensation Costs and East Islip, New York

Long-Term Disability

Chiropractic State-of-the-Art 10/92 Students, Faculty and Local

Functional Rehabilitation Chiropractors in NY College

Seneca Falls, New York

Chiropractic Rehabilitation and 11/92 NYS Chiropractic Assn.

Reduction of Low Back Disability Members

in the Corporate Structure Smithtown, New York

Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis 12/92 Siben and Siben

and treatment of Back and Neck Injuries Staff of 50 Attorneys

Interns – Functional Diagnostic Testing 02/93 New York Chiropractic

and Spinal Rehabilitation College

Chiropractic / Neuromuscular 03/92 “Challengers” Multiple

Rehabilitation Protocols Sclerosis Group

Seaford, New York

Prevention of Back Injuries 1990 to NYS Department of

1994 Transportation

Hauppauge, New York

Functional Testing and Spinal 06/93 NYS Chiropractic Assn.

Rehabilitation

Spine Rehabilitation and 11/94 N.E. Chiropractic Providers Gp.

Managed Care Albany, New York

“A Model for Excellence in Implementing 02/95 Northwestern College of

Rehabilitation in a Chiropractic Practice” Chiropractic

Bloomington, Minnesota

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Post Graduate Diplomate Course in 1994 to Northwestern College of

Chiropractic 1995 Rehabilitation

(360 Hours) New Jersey and Minnesota

Chiropractic – A Spine Rehabilitation 03/95 to New York, North Carolina,

Specialist, Developing a Multi-Specialty 06/95 Massachusetts, Virginia

Group Practice: MSO Development & Managing Georgia and Florida

Health Care trends, Managed Care and 05/95 Club Industry East National

Rehabilitation Manhattan, New York

Surviving Health Care Reform-Developing 06/95 Master Integrated Health Systems

Multi-Specialty Practice, Group Practice, Seminars, Plainview, NY

Managed Care Trends and Capitation

Post Graduate Course in Neurology - 1996 Cleveland Chiropractic College

Lumbar Spine Diagnosis and Treatment, Cleveland, Ohio

Cervical Spine Diagnosis and Treatment and

Anatomy, Neurophysiology & Lesions of Spinal Cord

Chiropractic and ADHD 02/97 Rockville Centre ADD

Support Grp.

Pilot Study 3 hour hands-on Program - 05/97 ADD Action Group

ADD Parent’s Workshop

What Causes ADD and Non-Pharmaceutical 10/97 ADD Action Group

Treatments Available

Diagnosis, Treatment and Causes to 04/98 Suffolk Community College

Autism Occupational Therapy Program

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 10/98 Suffolk County Bar Assn.

West Islip, New York

Professor for Diplomate in 01/98 to Logan Chiropractic College

Neurology Program 05/00 Uniondale, New York

Alternative Treatments for Developmental 02/01 Suffolk County BOCES

Disabilities Bohemia, New York

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ADHD and Learning Disabilities 10/01, 11/01, 12/01 Connecticut

60 Hour Certification course 06/02, 07/02 San Francisco, CA

sponsored by Carrick Institute for 02/02, 03/02, 04/02 Amsterdam, Neth.

Graduate studies 03/04, 04/04 Atlanta, GA

Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association 05/04

National Convention “Neurobehavioral

Disorders of Childhood an Evolutionary Perspective”

Chiropractic Neurology graduation ceremony

commencement speech 1/05

Classroom strategies for children with

learning disabilities and behavioral disorders 4/05

Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurobehavioral Bridgeport

disorders student body 04/05 Chiropractic College

15th Annual Nora Multi-Disciplinary Conference 05/06

“Hemispheric Synchronization and Its Role

in Learning Disabilities”

Carrick Institute 2006-2008 Childhood Developmental Disorders Schedule

Dallas, TX

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: April 21-23, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: June 16-18, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Minneapolis, MN

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: October 27-29, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: December 8-10, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: April 20-22, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

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Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: June 22-24, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Atlanta, GA

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: August 18-20, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: July 14-16, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Orlando, FL

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: June 23-25, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: August 11-13, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: August 10-12, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: June 8-10, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Los Angeles, CA

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: May 5-7, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: July 21-23, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

San Fran

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: September 29-Oct 1, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

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Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: October 20-22, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Connecticut

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: May 10-12, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: July 2-4, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: September 22-24, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: May 4-6, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Amsterdam

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: December 1-3, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: October 6-8, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Milan

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: September 15-17, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: November 17-19, 2006

Credit Hours: 25

Minneapolis, MN

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: April 20-22, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

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Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: June 22-24, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Orlando, FL

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: June 8-10, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: August 10-12, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Amsterdam

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: October 5-7, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: November 30 – December 2, 2007

Credit Hours: 25

Chicago, IL

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: May 2-4, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: June 27-29, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: August 15-18, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: September 12-14, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 982 (Physical Exam for the Newborn and Infant)

Class Date: October 10-12, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

15

Class Name: Module 991 (Clinical Nutrition for Children)

Class Date: November 14-16, 2008

Credit Hours: 25

Nutritonal, Immunological, and Digestive 11/08 Chicago, IL

considerations In Children With

Neurobehavioral Disorders

International College Of Applied 05/08 Los Angeles, CA

Kinesiology Annual Conference

American Chiropractic Association Council 08/07 Portland, OR

On Pediatrics Annual Conference

“Postural and Gait Abnormalities and their Relationship to ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia”

Correction of Brain Desynchronization: 09/08 Cincinnati, OH

Techniques to Address ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia

Postural and Gait Abnormalities and 06/08 ACA Teleconference

their Relationship to ADHD, Autism

and Dyslexia

Chiropractic Treatment For Children With 06/08

Autism, AD/HD and Other Neurological Disorders

Introduction To Chiropractic Management Of 11/08 Bournboth, England

Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders

Carrick Institute Childhood Developmental Disorders Schedule

Atlanta

Class Name: Module 930 (ADHD I)

Class Date: May 2-4, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 931 (ADHD II)

Class Date: June 27-29, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 981 (Dyslexia)

Class Date: August 15-18, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 980 (Autism)

Class Date: September 12-14, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

16

Class Name: Module 982 (Physical Exam for the Newborn and Infant)

Class Date: April 5-8, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

Class Name: Module 991 (Clinical Nutrition for Children)

Class Date: December, 2009

Credit Hours: 25

Nutritional, Immunological, and Digestive considerations In Children With

Neurobehavioral Disorders

Class Date January 2010

Credit Hours: 25

50th

Anniversary Of European Society for 10/2009 Hamburg, Germany

Pediatric Research Oral Presentation EEG

Coherence Measures Functional

Disconnectivities in Autism

First International Conference and 02/2009 Miami, FL

Award Ceremony For International

Assoc. Of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation

Functional Disconnection and it’s relationship to 03/2010 M.I. T. Workshop

Bipedalism, Cortical Binding, Seizures, Artificial Dept of Artificial

Intelligence and Neurobehavioral Disorders Intelligence

Childhood Developmental Disabilities course for Carrick Institute For

Graduate studies 150 hours

Harrisburg 2010-2011

San Francisco 2010-2011

Presentation on Functional Disconnection 11/2010 Harvard University

Connecticut

Stonybrook University Medical Center 02/11 Stony Brook University

Medical Conference Nesconset, NY

Functional Disconnection and its relationship to Neurobehavioral

Disorders of Childhood

Autism One Conference 05/11 Chicago, IL

“Disconnected Kids”

Second International Conference and 05/11 Orlando, FL

Award Ceremony For International

Assoc. Of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation

17

Functional Disconnection Syndrome 03/2012 Massachusetts Chiropractic Soc.

Key Note Speaker at the New Zeeland 05/2012 Auckland, NZ

Chiropractic Society Annual Conference

Third International Conference and 10/2012 Phoenix, AZ

Award Ceremony For International

Assoc. Of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation

International Conference on Developmental 12/2012 Haifa ORT-

Disabilities. Israel Chiropractic Association Brauda University

Introduction To Childhood Developmental Jerusalem, Israel

Disabilities and Functional Disconnection

The Physics Of the Brain Nazareth, Israel

Globalization of Healthcare and Functional Neurology Model Of health

Functional Neurology in Chiropractic 03/2013 Las Vegas, NV

NeuroInfiniti Conference and Training

Functional Neurology for Chiropractic Students 05/2013 Parker University

Dallas, Texas

Body-Brain Connection 05/2013 Autism One

Autism One Annual Conference Chicago, IL

What is Functional Neurology? 06/2013 ACA Smithtown, NY

Australian Academy of Functional 07/2013 Melbourne, Aust.

Neuroscience Conference. “Movement,

Behaviour and Neuroimmunology.”

Finding your voice through Knowledge, 09/2013 Orlando, FL

Research and Excellence. Superconference

Fourth Annual Conference and Awards 10/2013 Phoenix, AZ

For the International Association of Functional

Neurology and Rehabilitation

Key Note Speaker for the Health Extravaganza 10/2013 SCUHS

For Integrative Health. Anaheim, CA

“Brain on the Move: The Importance of 11/2013 Roanoke, VA

Vestibular and Proprioceptive Inputs to the Brain.

Conference on Neurobehavioral Developmental Disorders

18

Childhood Developmental Disabilities course for Carrick Institute for Graduate studies 150 hours

Boston (Bently University) 2011-2012

Atlanta (Life University) 2012

Portland 2013

Montreal 2013-2014

Boston, MA

Module (983) Behavioral Considerations in Neurological

Disorders in Childhood: September 7-9, 2011

Atlanta, GA

Module (983) Behavioral Considerations in Neurological

Disorders in Childhood: October 12-14, 2012

Portland, OR

Module (982) Physical Exam for the Newborn and Infant:

September 21-23, 2012

Module (930) Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD Part I:

November 9-11, 2012

Module (931) Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD Part II:

December 14-16, 2012

Module (981) Dyslexia: January 25-27, 2013

Module (980) Autism: March 15-17, 2013

Module (991) Clinical Nutrition for Children: April 19-21, 2013

Module (983) Behavioral Considerations in Neurobehavioral

Disorders in Childhood: May 31 – June 2, 2013

Montreal, Quebec Canada

Module (982) Physical Exam for the Newborn and Infant:

September 20-22, 2013

Module (930) Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD Part I: October

25-27, 2013

Module (931) Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD Part II:

November 22 -24, 2013

Module (981) Dyslexia: TBA 2014

Module (980) Autism: TBA 2014

Module (991) Clinical Nutrition for Children: TBA 2014

Module (983) Behavioral Considerations in Neurobehavioral

Disorders in Childhood: TBA 2014

Parent /Teacher/School District Lectures

Dr Melillo has presented over 300 lectures to parents and teachers on the subject of

Neurobehavioral Disorders of childhood 1994 - 2008

Oceanside Special Education Department in Service 5/2005

Freeport Special Education PTA 4/2006,10/2007

Connetquot Special Education PTA 05/2007

Central Islip School District School Psychology Department In-service

19

West Islip, NY SEPTA 4/2010

Half Hollow Hills SEPTA 6/2010

ARTICLES

“Chiropractic Rehabilitation; Position paper for NYS

A Rationale.” 05/91 Chiropractic Board of Examiners

And State Education Department

“Chiropractic Standardization and Procedures Written for American Chiropractic

for Functional Testing and Rehabilitation.” 02/92 Assn. Council on Neurology

“Exclusive Interview with Published in the American

Robert J. Melillo, DC, DABCN.” 06/94 Chiropractor

“Chiropractic Rehabilitation Perspective Published in Chiropractic

from the Year 2095.” 12/94 Products Special Edition

“Surviving Health Care Reform” 04/96 In Practice Magazine

“Chiropractic Rehabilitation” 06/96 Dynamic Chiropractor

“Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Part 2” 07/96 Dynamic Chiropractor

ADHD Chiropractic VS Medicine Journal Of The American

(Part1and Part2) 2003 Chiropractic Association

10 tips for nutrition to help kids with

Behavioral and learning disorders. 2009 VillageMama.com article

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

Chiropractic and Reduction of Channel 12 News

of Workers’ Compensation Cases 1987 News Program and Interview

Treatment for Chiropractic Pain 1991 Health, Beauty and Fitness

Between June of 1991 and December of 1991, Dr. Melillo co-hosted twenty eight shows

for Community Health Watch, a public access cable television show relating to general

health topics with various guests in all area of health as follows:

Lyme Disease 06/27/91

Motor Vehicle Accidents 07/11/91

Chronic Pain 07/11/91

Post-Traumatic Medical Disorders 07/25/91

20

Allergies / Asthma 08/08/91

Lower Back Pain 08/22/91

Hypoglycemia 08/22/91

Sound Solutions to Hearing Problems 10/03/91

Nutrition for a Healthier Life 10/10/91

Diet Tips for Low Blood Sugar 10/10/91

New Techniques/Treatment Chronic Pain 10/24/91

A Panel Discussion of Chronic Pain 10/24/91

Overcoming Fear in Daily Life 11/07/91

Your Legal Rights Following an Injury 11/07/91

Seizures, Diagnosis and Treatment 12/05/91

Headaches, The Causes and Treatment 12/05/91

Allergies and Asthma 01/09/92

Allergies, Treatment and Nutrition 01/09/92

Nutrition for a Healthier Life 01/23/92

Cholesterol, Fats and Fiction 01/23/92

Can Nutrition Reverse the Aging Process 02/06/92

Laser Dentistry and Cosmetics 02/06/92

Dental Complications of Allergies 04/02/92

Smoking Cessation 04/02/92

AIDS: Facts and Fallacies 04/16/92

AIDS: Questions and Answers 04/16/92

NBC News special feature on treating a brain injured female 11/2004

Police officer

Radio Program Appearances

WSBU “New Living” 10/28/97

Improving Your Child’s Brain Function

WGBB “Insight Radio” 05/20/01

Brain Based Model of Health & ADD

Jean Fontanna radio show 10/ 2003

Ellen Kami radio show 9/2003,2/2004,9/2004 ,2005

Gray Matters WXOJ-LP 103.3 5/06

Other Media Appearances

Center/ Region

Date Outlet Name Article/Segment Title Status

Monday Jan 5, 2009

The Shauna Rae Show on Newstalk 1290 CJBK in London. Ontario

The Travolta Family HIT

Monday, Jan 5, 2009

Inside Edition The Travolta Family HIT

21

Overland Park and Westlake Village Centers

Tuesday Jan 6, 2009

Radio Interview on Empowering Our Children." - airs live in Kansas City, re-airs in Arizona and Southern California

The Travolta Family HIT

Tuesday Jan 6, 2009

Steve Malzberg Show-710 AM WOR & Nationally syndicated

The Travolta Family HIT

Friday Jan 16, 2009

WsRadio on Your Friendly Next Door Neighbor w/ Lee Mirabel (Internet)

HIT

Saturday Jan 17, 2009

Book Review on http://autismlearningfelt.blogspot.com/ blog

Disconnected Kids HIT

Monday Jan 19, 2009 @ 12pm

“The Frankie Boyer Show”- Nationally Syndicated via The Life Style Talk Radio Network

HIT

Westlake Village Center

Friday Jan 30, 2009

The World of T.J. McCormack" on LATalkRadio.com

HIT

Friday Feb 13, 2009

RNN TV Autism Case HIT

Sunday Mar 8, 2009 @ 7pm

KFNX News Talk Radio 1100 in Phoenix, Arizona

Autism Speaks HIT

Monday Mar 9, 2009

Inside Edition Lyme Disease HIT

Thursday Mar 12, 2009 @7:20am

Good Morning Hudson Valley” -WGHQ 920 AM, WBNR 1260 AM), WLNA 1420 AM

HIT

Wednesday Mar 18, 2009

E! Channel Online HIT

Thursday Mar 26, 2009

Journey to Self Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio

HIT

Thursday Apr 2, 2009 @ 11am

Frankie Boyer Show-Nationally syndicated-LifeStyleTalk Radio Network

World Autism Day HIT

Westlake Village Center

Thursday Apr 2, 2009 @ 3:30pm

LaTalkRadio.com World Autism Day HIT

Norwalk Center Friday Apr 3, 2009

WBIX Boston-Frankie Boyer Day

World Autism Day HIT

Friday Apr 10, 2009

@12:30

“Toyi Talk” on BlogTalkRadio.com

HIT

Tuesday Apr 28, 2009

Empowering Our Children w/ Dr Blum

Autism Show HIT

Friday May 1, 2009

Cincinnati Parent “All-Inclusive Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs”

HIT - http://www.cincinnatiparent.com/Edit

orialEExprint.LASSO?-token.editorialcall=233630.112112

Friday May 1, 2009

Indy’s Child: Indiana’s #1 Magazine for Parents

“All-Inclusive Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs”

HIT - http://www.indyschild.com/LPprintwi

ndow.LASSO?-token.editorialcall=233629.112112

Sunday May 10, 2009 @ 6am

WFAN 66 AM HIT

22

Vernon Hills Center

Thursday May 14, 2009 @2:15pm

Money Smart Radio-Chicago- William Fowler

HIT

Monday June 1, 2009

WebMD “ADHD Symptoms: How ADHD Differs in Boys and Girls”

HIT - http://www.webmd.com/add-

adhd/features/adhd-symptoms-in-girls-and-boys

Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 4:00 AM

New York Daily News “Music therapy treats diseases and conditions from Parkinson's to autism”

HIT - http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/06/04/2009

-06-04_music_therapy_treats_diseases_and_conditions_from_parki

nsons_to_autism.html

June 5, 2009 Frankie Boyer Radio Show- Nationally Syndicated

Tourettes Study HIT

June 8, 2009 KMA 960 & KMA 99.3- Larry Shannon

Tourettes Study HIT

June 12, 2009 @ 11:30-12

Frankie Boyer Boston Show Travolta- Autism HIT

June 12, 2009 @ 12:20-12:40

Lifestyle Talk Radio Network- Nationally Syndicated

Travolta- Autism HIT

June 18, 2009

New York Daily News “Children taking ADHD medication may be at risk for sudden cardiac death, study finds”

HIT-

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/06/18/2009-06-

18_children_taking_adhd_medication_may_have_an_increased_risk_of_sudden_cardiac

_dea.html#ixzz0InV8jr0Z&D

Thursday July 2, 2009 @11:45 am

Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy Radio Show

HIT

Thursday July 9, 2009 @ 11:45am

Dr. Scire on Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy Radio Show

HIT

Thursday July 8, 2009

CBS Early Show Lake Success BBC Segment Taped

Monday July 13, 2009

WHBC Garden City, NJ HIT

Friday August 21, 2009

“First Look” WIBX in Utica, NY

Opportunity missed.

September 3, 2009

About.com Brain Balance Pitched and Interested

Vernon Hills Center

September 4, 2009

David Glover Show- St. Louis Overmedicating Kids HIT

September 9, 2009

NY Daily News Brain Games for Children

HIT

Kingsford

Center

September

16, 2009

WMUZ Christian Radio

Detroit

Overmedicating Kids HIT

September 16, 2009

The Jiggy Jaguar Radio Show Overmedicating Kids HIT

Westlake Village Center

Sept 22 and 24, 2009

LA Talk Radio Overmedicating Kids HIT

23

Westlake Village Center

September 25, 2009

KTLA Westlake Village BBC/ Melillo

HIT- November 5

September 30, 2009

Eric and Jack Attack- Nationally Syndicated

HIT

Westlake Village Center

September 21, 2009

FOX Sacramento Opportunity Dismissed

October 6, 2009

Frankie Boyer Radio Show New Autism Study HIT

October 7, 2009

Pharma Television News Functional Disconnection Study

HIT- http://www.pharmatelevision.com/Video/326-PTV-News--Oct-

8-2009.aspx?TIME=365

October 20, 2009

WBT 1110 and 99.3- The Pete Kalinger Show (Charlotte, NC)

HIT

October 24, 2009

CBS Early Show Online Overmedicating Kids HIT

October 29, 2009

Talk 820 in Ontario Canada HIT

October 2009 TBD

Parents TV Brain Balance Program Interested/ Pitched

October 2009 TBD

Suite101.com Autism Expert HIT

October 2009 TBD

About.com Disconnected Kids Book reviewed: http://specialchildren.about.com/od/behaviorbooks/gr/disconn

ectedkids.htm http://specialchildren.about.com/b/2009/11/06/whats-in-a-

name.htm

October 2009 TBD

Dr. Nancy Show Autism Expert Pitched segment idea

Westlake Village Center

October 2009 TBD

LAExaminer.com “Expert Corner” Functional Disconnection

Pending – awaiting questions from reporter

October 2009 TBD

NewsTalk 800 Overmedicating Kids HIT

November 2, 2009

“Navigating Your Life” radio (Bethlehem, PA)

Functional Disconnection/ Disconnected Kids

HIT

Overland Park Center

November 6, 2009

CBS NEWS KCTV-5/myKSMO “Your Kansas City”

Brain Balance Center HIT

Overland Park Center

Week of November 9, 2009

FOX Kansas City BBC Opening/Melillo HIT

Overland Park Center

November 10, 2009

KSHB- NBC Kansas City BBC Opening HIT

December 2, 2009

How it Works PENDING

December 2, 2009

Q102 FM-:WKRQ, Cincinnati, OH- Topic was Medical Marijuana for Autistic Children

HIT

24

Greenville Center

December 8, 2009

ABC 13 BBC Opening Ribbon Cutting

HIT

Greenville Center

December 8, 2009

FOX Greenville BBC Opening Ribbon Cutting

HIT

Greenville Center

December 8, 2009

Greenville Newspaper BBC Opening Ribbon Cutting

HIT

Greenville Center

December 8, 2009

CBS BBC Opening Ribon Cutting

HIT

Greenville Center

December 8, 2009

NBC WYFF 4 BBC Opening Ribbon Cutting

HIT

Greenville Center

TBD Better Carolina TV Interested

Wayne Center TBD NBC Philadelphia Waiting center opening

TBD WPIX-TV Channel 11 Functional Disconnection Syndrome/Autism statistics

Interested

Initiatives Taken

Date Topic Pitch Type

February 1, 2010 Autism and Physical Therapy- Therapy Times HARO

Late March April is Autism Awareness Month Media blast to 800+ national

oultets

April 26, 2010 Child Development and Neurology Prof-net

April 26, 2010 Special Needs Children in NYC HARO

April 28, 2010 Signs Parents Should Watch HARO

April 28, 2010 How Parents can Help Their Children do well in School

Prof-net

May 7, 2010 Autism Experts on the John Ogden Case HARO

May 17, 2010 ADHD and Pesticides Media blast to 700+ national health outlets

May 27, 2010 ADD in Children and Alternatives to Prescription Meds

HARO

May 28, 2010 OCD- Megan Fox and “The OCD Project” on VH1

Media Blast to 800+ national outlets

June 7, 2010 Hoarding HARO

Mid-June 2010 Faking ADHD is Easy Media Blast to 700+ national health outlets

June 24, 2010 Tim Howard, US Goalkeeper, battling Tourettes

June 28, 2010 ADHD Specialist HARO

June 29, 2010 ADHD and Pesticides- Everydayhealth.com Prof-net

July 2, 2010 ADHD Expert Prof-net

July 19, 2010 How Parents Stay Calm with Out of Control Kids

HARO

July 20, 2010 ADHD and Pesticides Prof-net

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July 29, 2010 ADHD Expert- EverydayHealth.com HARO

August 2, 2010 ADHD at Work- Lifescript.com Prof-net

August 2, 2010 Childhood Developmental Milestones Prof-net

August 3, 2010 Getting Lindsay Lohan off Adderall Media blast to 800 national outlets

August 4, 2010 Kay Perry and OCD Media blast to 800 regional outlets

Mid-August 2010 Back To School Media blast to 600+ national health and education outlets

August 11, 2010 New Scientific Study- HowToLearn.com HARO

August 18, 2010 ADD/ ADHD Expert HARO

August 23, 2010 New ADHD Study Press Release- Picked up by 194 outlets

August 23, 2010 Dr. Melillo’s New ADHD Study Media blast to 600 national

outlets

End of August 2010 Youngest in Class gets ADHD label

August 28, 2010 Special Needs Businesses- Long Island Parent Prof-net

Early September 2010 ADHD Awareness Week Media Blast to 800 national outlets

September 7, 2010 Non-fiction Authors Prof-net

September 13, 2010 Language Acquisition Prof-net

Mid-September 2010 No Link between Vaccines and Autism Media Blast to 600+ national health outlets

September 21, 2010 ADHD Expert- AOL Health HARO

September 30, 2010 Autism/ ADHD Expert HARO

September 30, 2010 Published Authors- Cable TV HARO

First week of October

2010

OCD Awareness Week Media Blast to 800 national

outlets

October 6, 2010 ADHD vs. Bad Behavior HARO

October 7, 2010 Help the Hope Media Alert Blast to 150 regional outlets

October 11, 2010 Adult ADHD Prof-net

October 12, 2010 Birthday Parties for Children with Autism- care.com

HARO

October 20, 2010 Working with Children with Aspergers- Metro

NY

Prof-net

October 27, 2010 Change of Diet, a Cure for Autism- Metro NY Prof-net

November 11, 2010 Teaching Feelings to Autistic Children HARO

Early November 2010 Holidays cause extra stress for families with special needs children

Media Blast to 500 national outlets

November 15, 2010 Benefits of Memorization- MSN Mom’s blog HARO

November 15, 2010 ADHD- Suite 101 HARO

November 17, 2010 Holiday Travel with Children HARO

November 19, 2010 Parents and Autism HARO

November 29, 2010 Holiday Travel with Special Needs Children HARO

December 7, 2010 Neurofeedback and ADHD- EverydayHealth.com

HARO

December 7, 2010 Exercise and the Brain Prof-net

December 8, 2010 Tips for Holiday Travel with Kids HARO

December 15, 2010 Personality vs. Disability HARO

December 20, 2010 ADHD Expert- Everyday Health Prof-net

December 20, 2010 Extended School Years for Children with Special Needs

Prof-net

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January 5, 2011 Cool Stats and Studies- Parenting Magazine Prof-net

January 6, 2011 Autism and Vaccines- NYDN Prof-net

Late January 2011 Autism Linked to Closely Spaced Pregnancies Media Blast to 150 regional

outlets

January 31, 2011 Autism- Total Education Network HARO

January 31, 2011 Special Education Classroom Activities – Brighthub.com

HARO

January 31, 2011 Aspies in the Workplace Prof-net

Early February 2011 Most ADHD Children have Multiple Conditions Media blast to 230 outlets in the Northeast

February 22, 2011 Digital Overload and ADHD HARO

February 22, 2011 Autism Expert HARO

Early March Assembled Full Action Agenda for Reconnected Kids Best Seller goal

Early March 2011 Brain Awareness Week (March 14-20) Media Blast to 500+ national

outlets

Mid-late March 2011 April is Autism Awareness Month Media Blast to 650+ national

outlets plus outreach to personal contacts

March 14, 2011 Autism Awareness Month Prof-net

Mid- March 2011 Crafted letters to send to BBC Owners regarding the RK coordinated buying effort

Mid- March 2011 Reconnected Kids Press Release and Pitch Media Blast to 650+ national outlets

March 2011 Copies of Reconnected Kids sent to producers at Dr. Oz and Good Morning America

Late March 2011 Sample list of Parenting Rules from Reconnected Kids Pitch

Outreach to personal contacts/ mommy bloggers

Mid-April 2011 Dr. Melillo in Charlotte, NC- Grand Opening Media Blast to 200 regional outlets

Late April 2011 Early Warning Signs of Autism Media Blast to 500+ national outlets

Mid-May 2011 1 in 6 Children with Developmental Disability Media Blast to 500+ national outlets

Date Outlet Name Article/Segment Title Publicist

Status

January 2010

Momlogic What if Asperger’s Disappeared?

JA HIT 1.4.10 MomLogic

February

2010

NBC Nightly News BBC Program/ Disconnected

Kids

AK HIT 2.8.10

February 2010

Autism Resources Disconnected Kids Review JA HIT 2.16.10

February 2010

KVOL 1330 AM Growing Definition of Autism MS HIT 2.24.10

February 2010

Healthy Women Magazine

Disconnected Kids RS EFFORTED book sent to editor

27

March 2010

Therapy Times Therapy/ Autism JA HIT 3.1.10 Therapy Times

March 2010

WLW Ohio Radio BBC Program MG HIT 3.16.10

March 2010

Frankie Boyer Show BBC/ Disconnected Kids MG HIT 3.17.10

March 2010

Parents Magazine Autism/ ADHD MS PENDING- Interviewed

April 2010 Big Internet Radio Show

BBC/ Autism MG HIT 4.4.10

April 2010 The Doctors BBC Program RS POSTPONED

April 2010 Rachael Ray Show Autism RS INTERESTED

April 2010 Ralphie Radio Show Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 Good Morning Hudson Valley

Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 AM Colorado 1310 Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 1290 CJMK (Canada) Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 Channel 55- Long

Island

Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 JP Godsey Show- VA Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 The Ellis Henican Show

Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.2.10

April 2010 Ellis Henican’s Newsday Column

Long Islander of the Week MG HIT 4.4.10

April 2010 EZ Help, You and More Radio Show

Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.4.10

April 2010 NBC NY Nightly News Autism Statistics AK HIT 4.9.10

April 2010 HealthRadio.net BBC RM HIT 4.20.10

April 2010 Your 2nd 50 Years Radio

ADHD MG HIT 5.1.10

May 2010 Fort Wayne Morning News Radio

ADHD and Pesticides MG HIT 5.18.10

May 2010 Wall Street Journal Radio

Are We Overmedicating Our Kids?

MG HIT 5.19.10

28

May 2010 WVON Radio Chicago Are We Overmedicating Our Kids?

MG HIT 5.19.10

May 2010 99.3FM Charlotte, NC

ADHD and Pesticides MG HIT 5.20.10

May 2010 Ralphie Radio Show Megan Fox has OCD MG HIT 5.26.10

May 2010 Frankie Boyer ADHD/ Pesticides RS HIT 6.1.10

May 2010 Brain World Magazine

OCD and Self-Injury RS HIT November Issue

June 2010 Richmond Morning Radio

ADHD Checklist is Too Easy to Fake

MG HIT 6.17.10

June 2010 Mancow Radio Show ADHD Checklist is Too Easy to Fake

MG HIT 6.21.10

June 2010 The George Dixon Show

Over-Medicating Kids MG HIT 6.21.10

June 2010 News 12 Connecticut BBC Program RS HIT 7.7.10

June 2010 EverydayHealth.com ADHD and Pesticides KPC EFFORTED Interviewed- article

cancelled

August 2010

Michigan Radio BBC Program MG HIT 8.19.10

August

2010

KVOL with Lou Rom BBC Program MG HIT 8.4.10

August 2010

Lime Magazine ADHD/ Autism- By Line SB EFFORTING

August 2010

HowToLearn.com ADHD/ Autism KC EFFORTING

August 2010

WMXG Michigan Radio- Morning

Madhouse

Brain Balance Program MG HIT 8.23.10

August

2010

WONR Michigan

Radio

Brain Balance Program MG HIT 8.23.10

August

2010

Frankie Boyer Show AD/HD and Pesticides MG HIT 8.26.10

August

2010

My Carolina- Raleigh,

NC

Cary Grand Opening RS HIT 9.1.10

August

2010

FOX Good Day

Austin

Austin Grand Opening RS HIT 8.13.10

September

2010

KXYL Texas Radio ADHD Awareness Week MG HIT 9.14.10

29

September 2010

KFKA Colorado Radio ADHD Awareness Week MG HIT 9.14.10

September 2010

WATR Connecticut Radio

ADHD Awareness Week MG HIT 9.14.10

September 2010

“The Big One’ Ohio Talk Radio

ADHD Awareness Week MG HIT 9.17.10

September 2010

KVOL Radio ADHD Awareness Week MG HIT 9.17.10

October 2010

The Doctors Show Differences Between Male and Female Brain

RS HIT 11.2.10 The Doctors

October 2010

FOX Philadelphia OCD Awareness Week/ BBC Wayne Grand Opening

RS HIT 10.12.10

October 2010

KURV Texas Radio ADHD MG HIT 11.1.10

October 2010

FOX Twin Cities BBC Minneapolis Grand Opening

RS HIT 10.26.10

November 2010

KPNW Oregon Radio Brain Balance Program MG HIT 11.8.10

November 2010

MSN Mom’s Homerooms Blog

Memorization in Children SB POSTPONED Article cancelled- will use as future source

November 2010

Huffington Post Autism and Parenting SB PENDING Responses submitted

11.23

November

2010

Brain World

Magazine

ADHD KC/ RS PENDING

Interviewed 11.29

December

2010

Everyday Health ADHD SB PENDING

Interviewed

January

2011

Fox Strategy Room Ritalin on the Rise MG HIT 1.5.2011

January 2011

Fox National News Doctor Condemned for Autism Study

MG HIT 1.6.2011

January 2011

New York Daily News Autism and vaccine link discredited; what parents should know now about

vaccinating kids

KC/AK HIT 1.7.2011 New York Daily News

January 2011

Frankie Boyer Health Show- Boston, MA

Autism Linked to Closely Spaced Pregnancies

MG HIT 1.26.11

January 2011

The Doctors Show Brain Differences Between Men and Women

RS EFFORTED Segment Cancelled due to BBC location

closed

January

2011

Total Education

Network

Autism SB EFFORTING

Interested in scheduling interview

30

February 2011

FOX News National

Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG EFFORTED Opportunity passed due to scheduling

February 2011

WZFG Fargo, ND

Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WSYR Syracuse, NY Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WECK, Buffalo, NY Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WILM Wilmington, DE

Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WTVN Columbus, OH Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WRPW Bloomington, IL

Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WSJK Champagne, IL

Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

WGY Albany, NY Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

February 2011

KLI Dallas, TX Energy Drinks Harmful for Children with ADHD

MG HIT 2.15.11

March 2011

Newstalk 1550 WIMA- Lima, OH

Brain Awareness week MG HIT 3.4.11

March

2011

DigitalMinimalism.co

m

Digital Overload and ADHD SB EFFORTED

Reporter dropped the story

March

2011

The Big 810 AM

Orlando, FL

1 out of 10 kids have ADHD MG HIT 3.10.11

March

2011

WPRO Morning News

Providence, RI

1 out of 10 kids have ADHD MG HIT 3.11.10

March

2011

Blog Talk Radio- The

London Garcia Show

Autism, ADHD, Disconnected

Kids

MG HIT 3.11.10

March

2011

ESPN Cambridge, MA Reconnected Kids MG HIT 3.23.11

April 2011 WIMA Lima, OH World Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.1.11

April 2011 KURV McEllen, TX World Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.1.11

April 2011 KFKA AM Colorado World Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.1.11

April 2011 WBIC Indianapolis,

IN

World Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.1.11

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April 2011 Jim Bohannon Show (over 300 affiliates)

World Autism Awareness Day MG HIT 4.1.11

April 2011 Inhabitots.com Autism Awareness Month SB PENDING

April 2011 For Your Ears Only Autism Awareness Month JK HIT 4.16.11

April 2011 WebMD.com Autism Awareness Month JK HIT 4.19.11

April 2011 The Chris Treece Show

Reconnected Kids/ Family Rules

RS HIT 4.26.11

April 2011 Have Sippy. Will Travel

Reconnected Kids JK HIT 4.18.11 Have Sippy, Will Travel

April 2011 WJNC Talk Radio Philadelphia

Reconnected Kids/ Family Rules

RS HIT 5.1.11

April 2011 Macaroni Kid Torrance

Reconnected Kids JK HIT 4.21.11 Macaroni Kid

April 2011 Songberries Reconnected Kids JK HIT 5.10.11 Songberries

April 2011 Wall Street Radio Reconnected Kids MG HIT 4.27.11

May 2011 NBC New York Reconnected Kids/ Autism AK PENDING Slated for 6.6.11

May 2011 Daytime Tampa

(over 100 affliates)

Reconnected Kids RS PENDING

Slated for 5.26.11

May 2011 FOX Good Day Boston

Reconnected Kids RS PENDING Slated for 6.10.11

May 2011 Second Time Around Reconnected Kids Review JK PENDING Slated for Early June

May 2011 Little Review Corner Reconnected Kids Review JK PENDING Slated for early June

Dr. Robert J. Melillo may be contacted through his secretary,

Janet Groschel at 480-926-1115

or by email at rmelillo@brainbalancecenters.com