Janet C. Lintala, DC
EMPLOYMENT
Autism Health!, Pllc.
2401 South Kanawha Street
Suite 102
Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Office: 304-255-2550
Email: LoveAutismHealth@gmail.com
Website: LoveAutismHealth.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
December 1994
Salutatorian, Summa cum laude
B.S., Genetics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
June 1981
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Autism Health! Pllc
2401 S. Kanawha Street
Suite 102
Beckley, West Virginia 25801
(304) 255-2550
2008 – Present
NCMIC Speaker’s Bureau
14001 University Avenue
Clive, Iowa 50325-8258
July 2013 – Present
Intersect4Kids (Speaker)
1516 S. Midway Ave
Ammon, ID 83406
January 2011 – 2015
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
Adjunct Faculty
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
August 2013 – 2015
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
WV State Rehabilitation Council 2014-2016
Elected Secretary, WV State Rehabilitation Council 2015
Reappointed by governor and re-elected as Secretary for 2016-2019
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY WORK:
Autism Health! Pllc:
2008 – present
My time at my center is provided on a pro bono basis. As a community service, I also offer consultations,
supplements and therapies at reduced fees, and have created The Autism Angel Fund to ensure no one is
ever turned away for financial reasons. I maintain a free Lending Library for my parents and the
community.
The Un-Prescription Foundation for Autism, Inc.
2014 – present
Founder and President of the Board
Mission: Supporting vibrant health and independent living on the au4sm spectrum. My foundation has
provided free community and professional workshops, and distributed thousands of books to au4sm
families and healthcare professionals across the country. We are currently developing professional
training for the Red Cross chapters in WV.
The non-profit is currently developing a signature driving event and training program for au4s4c teens
and adults. It will coincide with the release of my book-in-progress, Behind the Wheel with ASD,
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Driving with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Scouts BSA
Member: Advisory Panel to the BSA National Disabilities Awareness Council
February 2014 to present
National Boy Scout Jamboree 2013
Disabilities Awareness Challenge Staff
Bechtel Summit Reserve
National Boy Scout Jamboree 2017
Created autism and ADHD displays for the Disabilities Awareness Challenge 2017
World Jamboree 2019
My nonprofit, The Un-Prescription Foundation for Autism, Inc. is an official Partner, helping design
interac4ve, hands-on experiences for the sensory issues involved in food and ea4ng at Jamboree. We are
also providing sensory kits for the World Jamboree for ahendees with additional needs.
BSA National Jamboree 2021
We are providing an interactive, sensory room experience for the Disabilities Awareness Challenge,
providing sensory kits for attendees with sensory challenges.
University of Charleston Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Community Advisory Board.
PUBLICATIONS:
Award-winning book
The Un-Prescription for Autism
(AMACOM/Harper Collins)
New York, NY
Published March 2016
Book, French edition
L’Autisme sans Ordonnance
Dunod
October 2018
Tribute to Jacquelyn McCandless, MD
Autism File Magazine
April/May 2014
Double Take: Developmental Optometry and Autism Spectrum Disorder
EmaxHealth
Disorder hhp://www.emaxhealth.com/12087/autism-and-optometry-double-take
March 2014
The Changing Language and Understanding of Autism
AMACOM Books Guest Blog
hhps://amacombooks.wordpress.com/2016/04/04/janet-lintala-on-the-changing-language-andunderstanding-of-autism/
April 2016
The Autism Spectrum: Are We Missing the Females?
The Momiverse
hhp://www.themomiverse.com/motherhood-and-family/the-autism-spectrum-are-we-missing-thefemales/
April 2016
Autistic Students: Are We Asking them to Do Their Best While They feel Their Worst?
Teachers.net
April 2016
Twenty Years In: Thoughts From an Autism Mother
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Guest Blog
hhp://www.gfwc.org/twenty-years-thoughts-autism-mother/
April 2016
Gender Bias in Diagnosing Autism: Can We Find Something We’re Not Looking For?
PsychCentral
hhp://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/05/09/can-we-find-something-were-not-looking-for/
May 2016
Treating a Hidden Source of Difficult Behaviors and Sleep Problems
Autism Mahers Magazine:
Birmingham, England
2011
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND SCHEDULE:
(Does not include numerous smaller/local engagements)
National University of Health Sciences
Homecoming Speaker
Lombard, IL
June 2020
Public Autism Workshop
Charlotte, NC
November 2019
Logan University 12-Hour Weekend
Chesterfield, MO
October 2019
Public Autism Workshop
Charlotte, NC
August 2019
HospiceCare of WV
Charleston, WV
March 2019
National University of Health Sciences
Homecoming Speaker
Lombard, IL
June 2018
Logan University 12-Hour Weekend
Chesterfield, MO
June 2018
Ohio General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) State Conference
Dublin, Ohio
April 2018
Quota Club
Beckley, WV
March, 2018
First District Dental Society
Asheville, North Carolina
February 2018
Iowa Chiropractic Association
Des Moines, IA
November 2018
West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association
The Greenbrier Resort
White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia
November 2017
Ohio General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) State Conference
Dublin, Ohio
April 2018
Quota Club
Beckley, WV
March, 2018
Florida Chiropractic Association State Conference
Orlando, Florida
August 2017
WV Chiropractic Society
Morgantown, WV
June 2017
Florida Chiropractic Association State Conference
Miami, Florida
June 2017
Florida Chiropractic Association State Conference
Jacksonville, Florida
April 2017
Florida Chiropractic Association State Conference
Panama City, Florida
February 2017
West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Associa4on
Charleston, West Virginia
January 2017
Florida Chiropractic Associa4on State Conference
Naples, Florida
November 2016
Logan University
St. Louis, Missouri
December 2016
Florida Chiropractic Association State Conference
Naples, Florida
November 2016
Washington Chiropractic Associa4on State Conference
Bellevue, Washington
October 2016
Alaska Chiropractic Association State Conference
Anchorage, Alaska
October 2016
Anchorage Community Outreach Workshop
Anchorage, Alaska
October 2016
Brio Integrated Theater/Community Workshop
Boston, MA
October 2016
WV Speech and Hearing Association State Conference
Bridgeport, WV
April 2016
WV State Rehabilitation Council
Glade Springs Resort
Daniels, WV
April 2016
Ohio State Chiropractic Conference
Columbus, Ohio
October 2015
Louisiana State Chiropractic Conference
6-hour Continuing Education Weekend
Baton Rouge, LA
April 2015
National University of Health Sciences
8-hour Continuing Education Workshop
Lombard, Illinois
March 2015
16th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Forum
Beckley, WV
October 2014
Nicholas County School System
Summersville, WV
August 2014
Louisiana State Chiropractic Conference
6-hour Continuing Education Weekend
Baton Rouge, LA
April 2015
National University of Health Sciences
8-hour Continuing Education Workshop
Lombard, Illinois
March 2015
16th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Forum
Beckley, WV
October 2014
Nicholas County School System
Summersville, WV
August 2014
California Chiropractic Association Conference
San Diego, CA
May 2014
Module IV: The Care and Management of Children with Neurodevelopment Disorders
Intersect4Kids
Salt Lake City, Utah
May 2014
University of Charleston at Beckley
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
March 2014
National University of Health Sciences
6-hour Continuing Education Workshop
Lombard, IL
March 2014
Career and Technology Center
Bastian, Virginia
October 2013
Homecoming Speaker
National University of Health Sciences
Chicago, IL
June 2013
In-Service for Interns
National University of Health Sciences
Chicago, IL
May 2013
Presentation to Medical Students
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
January 2013
WV Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Beckley, WV
November 2012
15th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Forum
For Professionals, Disabled Individuals and Employers
Beckley, WV
October 2012
Module IV: The Care and Management of Children with Neurodevelopment Disorders
Intersect4Kids Chicago, Illinois
May 2012
Presentation to Medical Students, Residents and Faculty
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
January 2012
Presentation to Medical Students – Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
November 2011
Module IV: The Care and Management of Children with Neurodevelopment Disorders
Intersect4Kids
San Francisco, CA
October 2011
WV Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Beckley, WV
April 2011
Module IV: The Care and Management of Children with Neurodevelopment Disorders
Intersect4Kids
Chicago, Illinois
April 2011
Cornerstone Pediatric Center
Bridgeport, WV
March 2011
NASW-WV Spring Conference 2011
National Association of Social Workers, WV Chapter
Charleston, WV
April 2010
WV Speech-Language-Hearing Association
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Huntington, WV
October 2008