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Affordable Luxury at the Dallas Fairmont - Book Now!

Kick Up Your Heels at the Fall Conference

Financial Assistance for Families

Join Us

Fall Conference

Dallas Fairmont Hotel

October 8 - 12

General Sessions | Oct. 9 - 11

Science Sessions | Oct. 9 - 10

Clinician/Nutrition Seminars | Oct.11-12

Dallas, TX Details

REGISTER NOW

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COMING IN 2010

Mark your calendars

Clinician Seminars

Level I & II

Feb. 5th - 7th

Tampa, FL

Spring Conference & Nutrition Seminar

April 8th - 11th

Baltimore, MD

Affordable Luxury at the Dallas Fairmont

We've negotiated a special conference rate of just $129 per night Oct. 8-11 for

conference attendees, and rooms are going fast. Please reserve your room quickly

to take advantage of this offer - space is limited.

Double rooms are SOLD OUT for Thursday Oct. 8th.

BOOK NOW

Kick Up Your Heels Saturday Night at the Conference

Saturday Evening Western Gala & Auction

Join us for a sit-down dinner Texas style followed by an evening of mingling,

dancing and an auction to benefiting ARI. A live DJ will lead us through dips,

digs and drags as we warm up the dance floor with line dancing. Seats are going

fast - limited - reserve your seat when you register. Can't make it to the

dinner? Do you love to dance, but can't join us for dinner?  Then come after,

for five dollars at the door (to help pay for the DJ). REGISTER NOW

Hands On Demo Room Offered Friday-Sunday

Stop by for free tutorials by licensed healthcare professionals. Topics

include administering B-12 injections, scheduling supplements, tracking

treatment success, teaching pill swallowing, and more.

Pre-registration is not required - just stop by during breaks and at lunch on

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the conference.

Financial Support: Buddy Passes, Discounts & More

We are pleased to offer " Buddy Passes " to registrants who preregister online.

Just register for all three General Conference days at $249 and you can add a

spouse, colleague, family member, or friend for just $70 more - $319 for both

combined.

 

Here's How to Get the Rate:

Register and pay for the first attendee at the regular rate, then register the

second at the same rate - discounts are applied on the final checkout page.

Coming Alone and Need Financial Assistance?

Angel Fund: Thanks to a generous donation by our exhibitors, we are pleased to

offer our Angel Fund Option - $49 per day.

Military & Student Discounts: We also continue to offer 15% discounts for

students and active members of the military. (ID required at check-in)

Need Help? Contact Us 

For assistance registering for the conference, or help with hotel

accommodations, please contact us or call our toll-free conference line at:

877-644-1184.

About Us

About ARI: 

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1967

by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. ARI both conducts and sponsors " research that makes a

difference, " focusing on studies that translate into immediate benefits for

today's generation of children and adults with autism. Over the past three

decades ARI has pioneered a number of successful treatments supported by

experimental and clinical evidence.   

 

About Defeat Autism Now!

Defeat Autism Now! is a project of ARI, dedicated to the exploration,

evaluation, and dissemination of scientifically documented biomedical

interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum, through the collaborative

efforts of clinicians, researchers, and parents. 

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Clinician Seminars for Licensed Healthcare Professionals Set for October 11-12

ARI/Defeat Autism Now! Clinician Seminars are designed for licensed healthcare

professionals who provide primary medical care to children and adults diagnosed

with autism spectrum disorders. They are approved for AMA-PRA Category 1

Credits™.  Options at our Fall 2009 Conference next month in Dallas include:

Level 1 Clinician Seminar: A two-day seminar for review of the scientific data

supporting the medical treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Case histories

are utilized to demonstrate the essentials of patient care and treatment in the

areas of nutrition, gut rehabilitation, immune regulation, metabolic

interventions, and detoxification support.

Level 2 Clinician Seminar: This two-day seminar is designed for clinicians (with

prior experience using targeted medical treatments) who want to hone their

skills in laboratory interpretation and case management, or to discuss the

nuances of difficult cases. (Completion of Level 1 within the last two years is

a prerequisite.)

Nutrition Seminar: Children with autism are more likely to suffer from

gastrointestinal, metabolic, and immunological issues than children in the

general population. This two-day seminar was designed for nutritionists,

dietitians, and other licensed healthcare professionals who provide nutritional

counseling for children with ASD. (The Nutrition Seminar is approved for

continuing education credit by the American Dietetic Association, National

Association of Nutrition Professionals, and the American College of Nutrition;

it is also approved for AMA-PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢.)Many of our seminar

presenters are also speaking at the General Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

and the Science Sessions. See the links at the end of each description below to

check for times.

Seminar Speakers Address Emerging Research, Treatment Advances, Legal Issues &

More 

Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN

Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN serves as the Nutrition Coordinator for ARI. She is

also Director of the Nutrition Clinic and the Clinical Care Coordinator at

Thoughtful House Center for Children. In her private practice, focuses on

building appropriate dietary and supplementation protocols for children with

developmental delays and disorders, siblings of affected children, and children

with significant gastrointestinal disease. also has expertise in prenatal

and infant nutrition. She practices in Austin, Texas.

Presentations:

- Clinical/Data-Driven Nutritional Supplementation

- Implementation of SCD and the GAPS Protocol 

Hear Barnhill at the Nutrition Seminar

Alan Dumoff, J.D. 

Mr. Dumoff has practiced law near Washington, D.C since 1988. His consulting

practice includes management, business, and clinical aspects of integrative/CAM

practice, comprising a wide range of issues that have included the treatment of

autism as well as cancer and Lyme disease. Mr. Dumoff successfully lobbied for

changes that protect alternative medicine in federal legislation and worked on

legislation establishing the National Center for Complementary and Alternative

Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. An author of numerous articles

and book chapters, his publications address a variety of legal and policy issues

regarding integrative/CAM practice

Presentations:

- Legal Workshop

Hear Alan Dumoff at the Level 1 & Level 2 Clinician Seminars.

 

Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior

analyst, providing treatment to children with Autism since 1979. In 1990, she

founded The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and through its 17

offices worldwide, she has provided diagnosis, assessment, and behavioral

treatment for over 5,000 children with autism and related disorders. Dr.

Granpeesheh is First Vice-Chair of the Autism Society of America's National

Board of Directors, and President of the Board of Autism Care and Treatment, a

charity dedicated to providing support and funding to individuals with Autism.

Presentations:

- The Child as a Whole: Why Biomedical & Behavioral Interventions are Both

Critical to Growth & Recovery

- HBOT for Autism: Review of Research/Recent Findings

- Research Workshop, Parts 1 & 2 

Hear Dr. Granpeesheh at the Friday General Session, Saturday Science Session,

and the Level 2 Clinician Seminar

 

Jepson, M.D.

Dr. Jepson graduated from the University of Utah medical school in 1995 and is

board-certified in Emergency Medicine. After his son was diagnosed with autism

in 2001, he founded the Children's Biomedical Center of Utah where he treated

children with autism. In January 2006, he left his emergency medicine practice

and joined the staff of Thoughtful House Center for Children in Austin, Texas.

He is the author of Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for

Parents and Physicians.

Presentations:

- Keeping Your Child Safe in Emergency Situations

- Oxidative Stress and Methylation Abnormalities

- Immune Dysregulation & Inflammation with Cases

Hear Dr. Jepson at the Friday Evening Workshop, Saturday General Session, and

Level 1 Clinician Seminar

 

Vicki Kobliner MS RD, CD-N

Ms. Kobliner uses an ARI/Defeat Autism Now! approach and has contributed her

expertise to www.gfcfdiet.com. Vicki works with children and adults with

digestive disorders and related chronic illness; she provides prenatal nutrition

counseling, and has extensive experience in using dietary modification,

appropriate supplementation, and functional lab testing to achieve optimal

wellness.

Presentations:

- Nutrition Assessment and Monitoring

- Developing a Healthy Nutrition Practice

Hear Vicki Kobliner at the Nutrition Seminar

 

Dana Godbout Laake, RDH, MS, LDN

Dana Godbout Laake, RDH, MS, LDN received her Master of Science degree in

nutrition from the University of land. Ms. Laake maintains a preventive and

therapeutic medical nutrition practice, hosts a weekly live land radio show,

" Essentials of Healthy Living, " and has recently co-authored The Kid-Friendly

ADHD & Autism Cookbook.

Presentations:

- Quality Elimination Diet & Nutritional Supplementation

- Beginning a Quality Diet Free of Gluten & Casein

- Comprehensive Prenatal Nutrition

Hear Dana Laake at the Friday General Session and the Nutrition Seminar 

Liz Lipski, Ph.D., CCN 

Liz Lipski, Ph.D, CCN, CHN, is board certified in Clinical Nutrition & Holistic

Nutrition, the author of Digestive Wellness, & Digestive Wellness for Children,

and founder of Access to Health Experts. She's the Director of Doctoral Studies

at Hawthorn University. Dr. Lipski is on faculty and on the nutrition advisory

board at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and is a member of the Board of

Directors for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. She's in

private practice in Asheville, NC.

Presentations:

- Dietary & Nutrient Support for Digestive Disorders

- Gut/Brain Connection: Nutritional Intervention 

Hear Dr. Lipski at Friday General Session and the Nutrition Seminar

  

s, CNC

s is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism

spectrum disorders (as well as healthy pregnancy and babies). She has been a

Defeat Autism Now!® practitioner for five years. Her work and her book,

Nourishing Hope, are based on a scientific understanding of the biochemistry of

ASDs and the role of nutrition in restoring health. has a private

nutrition practice, teaches cooking classes, and hosts a weekly radio show in

San Francisco.

Presentations:

- Cooking to Heal

- Nourishing ASD: Nutrients & Compounds in Foods

- Overview: Advanced Elimination Diets in Autism

Hear s at the Friday Evening Workshop and the Nutrition Seminar 

 

Mumper, M.D., FAAP

Dr. Mumper is Medical Coordinator for Defeat Autism Now!® Dr. Mumper received

her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and is board certified

in pediatrics. Prior to joining ARI she held a clinical faculty appointment at

the University of Virginia for sixteen years. In 2007 Dr. Mumper founded The

Rimland Center in Virginia, where she mentors clinicians, treats children with

autism spectrum disorders, practices general pediatrics, and conducts clinical

research.

Presentations:

- Introduction to the ARI/Defeat Autism Now! Approach

- Case Histories of Complex Patients

Hear Dr. Mumper at the Friday General Session and the Level 2 Clinician Seminar

O'Hara, M.D.

O'Hara, MD is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to her medical career

she taught children with autism. Dr. O'Hara graduated from the University of

Pennsylvania School of Medicine and earned a Master's degree in Public Health

from the University of Pittsburgh. She entered general private practice in 1993,

and in 1998 began her consultative, integrative practice solely for children

with special needs. She is a leader in the training of clinicians, both in the

US and abroad.

Presentations:

- Biomedical Interventions A to Zinc

- Introduction to Biomedical Interventions

- Cases Illustrating GI Issues in ASD

- Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Crux of Defects in ASD

- Impaired Detoxification

- Case Studies

Hear  Dr. O'Hara at the Saturday General Session, and the Level 1 Clinician

Seminar 

 

Lucas , FNP-C

Lucas , FNP-C received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the

University of Utah, and his Masters of Science from California State University,

Fresno; he is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He began his career in

nursing in 1998, has been a registered nurse for over ten years, and joined the

staff at Thoughtful House in 2007 when his youngest of four children was

diagnosed with autism.

Presentations:

- Keeping Your Child Safe in Emergency Situations

- Laboratory Data and Assessment

Hear Lucas at the

Friday Evening Workshop & Nutrition Seminar

Dan Rossignol, M.D.

Dr. Rossignol received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of

Virginia and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of

Virginia. He is a physician at the International Child Development Resource

Center (ICDRC) in Melbourne, FL. The father of two children with autism, ages

eight and six, he has written several papers, including four on the use of

hyperbaric treatment in autism, one on the use of urinary porphyrins data in

autism, one on mitochondrial dysfunction in autism, and a review article on

evidence-based treatments for autism.

Presentations:

- How to Assess and Prioritize Treatments 

- Research Update on Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Metabolism, Detoxification, and

HBOT in Autism Hear Dr. Rossignol at the Saturday Science Session, Sunday

General Session, and the Level 2 Clinician Seminar

Gail M. Szakacs, M.D. (not pictured)

Dr. Szakacs is board-certified in Internal Medicine. Her interest in and

dedication to caring for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum

disorder and other chronic illnesses stems from having a nephew with autism.

This led Dr. Szakacs to collaborate with Dr. O'Hara in caring for those

with special needs and chronic illnesses; they have an Integrative Medicine

practice in Wilton, CT. Dr. Szakacs mentors clinicians worldwide, teaching a

comprehensive and integrative approach.

Presentations:

- How to Set Up a Practice

- Legal Issues for the Practitioner 

 Hear Dr. Szakacs at the Level 1 & Level 2 Clinician Seminars

 Anju Usman, M.D.

Dr. Usman is director of True Health Medical Centre in Naperville, Illinois. Dr.

Usman received her medical degree from Indiana University; she completed a

residency in Family Practice at Cook County Hospital Chicago, Illinois and is

board certified in Family Practice. Dr. Usman specializes in the treatment of

biochemical imbalances in children with ADD and autism. She has been involved in

research involving copper/zinc imbalances, metallothionein dysfunction, and

metallothionein-promotion therapy.

Presentations:

- Biofilm and Chronic Infections

- Gut Biology, Pathology, & Treatment Strategies

See Dr. Usman at the Saturday General Session, Saturday Science Session, and

Level 1 & Level 2 Clinician Seminars

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