Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Nutrition

In this lecture, we explore how fluctuations in blood sugar can influence behaviour, focus, and mood in neurodivergent children. You’ll learn the key symptoms—such as irritability, inattention, and energy crashes—that often correlate with hypoglycemia or spikes in glucose. We’ll discuss practical strategies for stabilising blood sugar through balanced meals, snacks, and timing, empowering you to support better daily functioning and wellbeing.

In this lecture, we provide a comprehensive overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), covering its core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, as well as common co-existing challenges like executive function deficits and emotional dysregulation. You’ll gain insight into the neurological and genetic factors underlying ADHD, its impact on learning and behaviour, and evidence-based assessment approaches.

In this lecture, we explore the unique nutritional needs of children with ADHD, focusing on how diet influences attention, impulse control, and energy levels. You’ll learn about key strategies—such as balancing protein and complex carbohydrates to stabilise blood sugar, incorporating omega-3 fatty acids for brain support, and ensuring adequate levels of iron, zinc, magnesium, and B-vitamins. Practical meal-planning tips and evidence-based supplement considerations will empower you to create tailored nutrition plans that help children with ADHD thrive.

In this case study lecture, we follow a school-aged child with ADHD through a tailored nutrition intervention, demonstrating how strategic dietary changes led to measurable improvements in focus, impulse control, and classroom behaviour. You’ll see before-and-after examples of meal plans, snack swaps, and targeted supplement use—illustrating real-world challenges and solutions. By the end, you’ll understand how to apply these evidence-based nutrition strategies to support other children with ADHD.

In this lecture, we provide a concise overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, examining how genetic, neurological, environmental, and metabolic factors interact to shape its presentation. You’ll gain insight into the multifactorial causes—from hereditary influences and brain connectivity differences to prenatal exposures and gut-brain interactions—that contribute to the spectrum. By understanding these diverse pathways, you’ll be better equipped to appreciate the complexity of autism and the importance of personalised, multi modal support strategies.

We look at what nutrients are specifically helpful for Autism as well as which dietary protocols can be helpful in managing Autistic behaviours.

In this lecture we look at a case study of twin girls both born with Autism and how nutritional interventions changed their life.

In this lecture, we introduce Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia), highlighting its impact on motor planning, coordination, and daily activities in children. You’ll learn how specific nutritional strategies—such as ensuring adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc—can support brain function, muscle coordination, and energy metabolism. By the end, you’ll understand how tailored diet interventions and practical meal planning can form part of a holistic approach to helping children with dyspraxia thrive.

In this lecture, we delve into Dyslexia—its hallmark challenges with reading, spelling, and language processing—and explore the role nutrition can play in supporting cognitive performance. You’ll discover key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, B-vitamins (especially B₆, B₁₂, and folate), iron, magnesium, and choline that support brain function, neural myelination, and neurotransmitter balance. By the end, you’ll have practical meal-planning strategies and supplement considerations to help children with dyslexia optimise focus, memory, and learning capacity.