Welcome to AEDS
Austin Eating Disorders Specialists represents the
collaborative efforts of professionals with varied expertise in the
treatment of eating disorders. AEDS’s mission is to serve as an open forum
for interdisciplinary professionals to gain and disseminate knowledge of
eating disorders in an effort to provide exemplary treatment and to act as a
cohesive resource within the community.
Upcoming Events:
Our Next
Professional Speaker Meeting
is Friday, Sept. 5th; 12-1:30
We welcome Tina Bonci, MS, ATC to speak
about:
Recommendations for Detecting, Managing,
and Preventing Disordered Eating in Athletes.
You can download Tina's
Biographical summary by Clicking
Here
You can also review an abstract
about her topic by Clicking
Here
Our Next Case Consultation Session
will be held on October 3rd
Contact
Dusty Humes for more information about the Case Consultation meetings.
LOCATION: University of Texas Campus:
The Student
Services Building (SSB), 3rd floor
Conference area, Room 3.406
Parking-
parking can be a challenge on
campus but the SSB offers parking directly behind the building
in the parking deck - usually $4-$8. If that parking deck is full, you can
park behind the SEAY building just east of the SSB
or you can find street parking near the
building on some days.
Take a look at the
UT parking Map or
Google
Map for more information. If you get lost on your way to the meeting,
call 512-964-6514 to reach Sara Weber.
Click on the Web Calendar for the
most up to date information about upcoming meetings and events.
Upcoming National Events:
International Conference on Eating
Disorders
May 15-17, 2008
Click Here for more information
National Eating Disorders Association
Conference
September 18-20, 2008
Our Mission
Austin Eating Disorders Specialists represents the
collaborative efforts of professionals with varied expertise in the
treatment of eating disorders. AEDS’s mission is to serve as an open forum
for interdisciplinary professionals to gain and disseminate knowledge of
eating disorders in an effort to provide exemplary treatment and to act as a
cohesive resource within the community.
Our Vision
We recognize the personal, familial, and cultural/media
pressures that contribute to the establishment of an eating disorder.
AEDS is committed to addressing eating disorders from a systemic
perspective.
Our Goals
The goals of AEDS are three fold. Our desire is to provide
Hope, Help, and
Healing for the Austin community and Central
Texas. Each aspect of this long term goal is designed to work with
both professionals and community members to support eating disorders
prevention and treatment. |
