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Clips from Webinars:

ADHD, Autism and Related Conditions

FAB Research hold webinars throughout the year on a wide range of topics covering Nutrition and Behaviour.
A specialist subject is ADHD and Autism and here we have included short clips from two expert speakers - Dr Rachel Gow and Registered Dietitian, David Rex.

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Clip from 'Nutrition for ADHD and Neurodiverse Minds'

Dr Rachel Gow looks at this neurodevelopmental condition and explains the three sub types:

  1. Inattention
  2. Hyperactivity
  3. Combined Presentation

She also addresses Emotional Dysregulation which is not commonly researched or discussed but includes sullen moods, irritability, sudden outbursts and rage.

Dr Gow also addresses some common myths in this clip.

For the full webinar 'Nutrition for ADHD and Neurodiverse Minds' click here.

Diet and Children's Behaviour: The Autism Spectrum and Food Choices

 

In this short clip, David Rex, Registered Dietitian reinforces the fact that there is no diet that will 'cure' autism. However, in his experience as a dietitian with the NHS, he has noticed that diet CAN help, frame of mind, anxiety and mood.

Healthier food choices can also benefit children in the general population; and in educational settings, teachers often see noticeable improvements in children's behaviour and learning when they consume healthier foods.

 

Hear more on this topic from David Rex in 'Children's Food and Mood'.

Find out more from David Rex from one of our very informative articles. Our website is updated regularly with articles and research items on the subject of Food and Behaviour. 

Would you like to take part in our current Research Study answering: 

Can Omega-3 help children's mood, attention, behaviour or sleep?


> Register Your Interest <

Our aim is to find out if supplementing children with the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (from fish oils) really can help children who have difficulties with mood, behaviour and/or attention to feel better, behave better, and learn better. 

Previous studies of these omega-3 have already shown benefits for children with one or more of the following kinds of difficulties (whether these are mild/moderate or severe):

  • ADHD – hyperactive and/or impulsive behaviour, attention and concentration problems
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders – poor social skills, communication and/or behaviour problems
  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders – difficulties with emotional self-regulation, sensitivity to stress, low mood and/or mood swings

Preliminary evidence also shows that supplementing these omega-3 may improve:

  • Sleep problems – including difficulties getting to sleep, waking up on time in the morning, and/or night-time sleep disturbances

No formal diagnoses are needed for a child to take part.

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