About Us
I grew interested in nutritional support for autism because of my daughter Kim, who was diagnosed with autism at 2.5 years old. My wife Marie, a nurse, attended a medical conference by the Autism Research Institute where she learned of their pioneering research on vitamins and minerals for autism, and shared the information with me. I was initially skeptical that vitamins and minerals could be helpful since scientists had known about their importance for many decades, but as I read research by Dr. Bernard Rimland and others I became convinced that vitamin/mineral supplements could help many children with autism, with minimal risk of adverse effects. I searched for the best possible supplement for my daughter, and in 2000 began the first research study of a complete vitamin/mineral supplement for children with autism. The success of that study led to four additional studies over the next 20 years, ultimately leading to the development of ANRC Essentials Plus.
- James Adams, PhD
Board of Directors
Prof. James B. Adams, Ph.D.
Director of Arizona State University’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, and proud father of a daughter with autism.
Elizabeth Geis, L.P.N.
Former Study Nurse for Arizona State University’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, and proud mother of a daughter with autism.
Eva Gehn
Former Study Coordinator of Arizona State University’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, and proud mother of a son with autism.
Nutritional/Medical Advisory Board
All of the following have been involved in major research studies of nutrition status and nutritional supplements for children with autism.
Tapan Audhya, PhD
Biochemist
Research Professor at New York University
Collaborator for several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program
Richard Frye, MD
Board Certified in Pediatrics and Neurology with Special Competence in Child Neurology
Director of Autism Research, University of Arkansas
Director of the Autism Multispecialty Clinic, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Collaborator for several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program
Robert Hellmers, MD
Board-Certified in Pediatrics
Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology
Physician for several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program
Dana Laake, RDH, MS, LDN
Licensed Dietician and Nutritionist with special interest in autism and ADHD
Co- author of The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook
Nutritionist for ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program (12 month treatment study)
Julie Matthews, BS, NC
Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism and related disorders NourishingHope.com
Nutritionist for ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program (12 month treatment study)
Jessica Mitchell, ND
Naturopathic physician with special interest in autism
Adjunct Faculty, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Physician for several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program
