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The ARI Conference is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for continuing education options for Science, General & Nutrition Sessions

Continuing Medical Education Credits for Clinician Seminars & Science Sessions

This educational program is designed for those who provide primary medical care to children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders including MDs, DOs, Naturopathic Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractors, and Physician's Assistants, and Nutritionists and Dietitians.

These CME activities were planned and produced  in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and the Autism Research Institute.

 IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians and has designated these educational activities appropriate for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification.

The practitioner seminars have also been approved for CEU credit by the American Dietetics Association (ADA).

Total CME credits available are as follows:

ABOUT OUR SEMINARS

These are designed for those who provide primary medical care to children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

• Level 1 Practitioner Seminar: A two-day seminar for review of the scientific data supporting the medical treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

• Level 2 Practitioner Seminar: This two-day seminar is designed for practitioners (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 is a prerequisite.)

OBJECTIVES - PRACTITIONER SEMINARS

1. To identify common abnormal features found with patient history, clinical assessment, physical exam, and laboratory data that are relevant to and often associated with autism; many are amenable to targeted dietary and nutritional interventions.
   
   
2. To review scientific data that form the foundation for clinical treatment of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, with a focus on immunological, gastrointestinal, and neurological functions.
   
   
3. To discuss the current clinical applications of dietary and nutrition intervention in autism, reviewing the relevant research and case reports of each.
   
   
4. To develop understanding of strategies for the nutritional evaluation and individualized treatment of patients with ASD, utilizing the principles of personalized care.
   

OBJECTIVES - SCIENCE SESSIONS

1. To develop understanding of the utilization of fourth paradigm data to inform treatment decisions.
   
   
2. To identify common abnormal gastrointestinal features found with patient history, clinical assessment, physical exam, and laboratory data that are relevant to and often associated with autism, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal flora.
   
   
3. To provide brief updates on recent scientific research pertaining to melatonin, BH4, probiotics and prebiotics, mitochondria, cytokine analysis, cerebral folate, vitamin B6, oxidative stress, and nutrition and metabolism, specifically concerning their relevance to autism.
   
   
4. To review scientific data pertaining to pre-conception, gestational, and perinatal influences on developing systems, and discuss appropriate parental prenatal nutrition.
   

Consistent with ACCME policy faculty for this educational activity are asked to disclose any commercial interest that may create or may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material they will be presenting as well as limitations of clinical studies  presented and any "off-label" use suggestions for medical products.  This policy is intended to assist you in forming your own judgments about material presented.  Disclosure information will be included in your syllabus and/or verbally disclosed at the conference.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS THROUGH THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE, GENERAL AND NUTRITION SESSIONS

For successful completion of this activity and printable continuing education certificate, learners must:

1. Listen to the speaker and view the slide presentation of the session.

2. At the end of each day, turn in onsite sign-in sheets indicating the lectures you attended and your email address at the conference registration desk.

3. Complete the post-conference online quiz – a link will be emailed to you as soon as possible once your sign in sheet is received. Learners must pass the quiz with a score of 70% or better to earn credit.

TOTAL AOTA CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS ARE AS FOLLOWS: