ARI constructed the biomedical model for autism, and sustains it via a unique balance of input from parents, clinicians, and researchers. As reported earlier this month, an important paper on the cause of autism was recently published in the online version of the Archives of General Psychiatry, a journal of the American Medical Association.  In the large population-based twin study, the results indicated that the environment accounted for a "substantial" amount of the data (55% to 58%), as opposed to genetic heritability (37% to 38%).

In contrast to past rhetoric that autism is purely genetic, these findings provide strong support for the genetic-environmental hypothesis, first proposed by ARI's founder Dr. Bernard Rimland in the 1960s in a film documentary titled 'The Invisible Wall.' 

We are excited to see progress in the research community's perception of ASD and validation of Dr. Rimland's visionary assertion. We will continue to promote appropriate medical and dietary treatments specific to the needs of each individual; we are committed to keeping evidence-based science and strategies addressing the underlying medical issues associated with ASD the central focus of our event. 

We look forward to seeing you there,

The ARI Conference Team 

ARI has convened meetings since 1995, for physicians, researchers, and parents committed to finding effective treatments for autism. We hope you'll join us in Las Vegas for our fall conference. See Science Track Lecture Descriptions. 

Science Presentations include:

• Microbiome: An Overview - Bart Weimer, PhD
• Clinical Implications - Tim Buie, MD
• Microbiology of Regressive Autism - Sydney M. Finegold, M.D.
• What's out there making children sick? - Stephen Genuis, MD FRCSC DABOG DABEM FAAEM
• Twenty-Minute Research Updates: Melatonin, BH4, Mitochondria & Probiotics/Prebiotics - Richard Frye, MD, PhD, Dan Rossignol, MD, Anju Usman, MD
• Vitamin B6 Therapy for Autism - James B. Adams, PhD
• Nutritional and Metabolic Status in Autism - James B. Adams, PhD
• Gestational/Perinatal Influence on Developing Neural and Immune Systems - Judy Van de Water, PhD
• Maternal & Paternal Nutrition Effects on Developing Systems - Dana Laake, RDH, MS, LDN 
• Maternal Genetics/Epigenetics and Autism - S. Jill James, PhD
• Twenty-Minute Research Updates: Cerebral Folate, Oxidative Stress/Damage in the Autism Brain, Overview of the State of Cytokine/Chemokine Analysis - Jill James, PhD, Dan Rossignol, MD, Judy Van de Water, PhD

Our science sessions are approved for AMA-PRA Category 1 Credits™ credits for healthcare professionals.

Getting to Las Vegas: 'Buddy Rates,' volunteer slots & Angel funds still available

We've brought back our popular "Buddy Pass" rates exclusively for online registrants for a limited time. Pre-register a group of two or more online to attend a General, Science or Diet Session, then add as many friends as you want for the sessions they want, and you'll all save 25% on your registration. REGISTER NOW

Note: 25% Discount does not apply to practitioner seminars, fees for continuing education credits, printed books or special events. Discount is automatically applied at checkout when you register online.

GENERAL CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER SLOTS & ANGEL FUNDS

We also offer a variety of financial support options including free attendance for volunteers on days they help, and Angel Fund discounts for those in financial need. Angel funds and volunteer options are limited and offered on a first-come/first-served basis. See  Parent/Caregiver Rates for details.      

PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We also have a limited number of volunteer slots for licensed health care providers in our demonstration room, teaching hands-on support in exchange for free admission and CME at the Saturday and Sunday Science sessions. Email our Demonstration Room Coordinator 

for more information.