About this webinar
This session will take a holistic view of food and neurodivergence including sensory processing and its impact on eating and daily routines. We will also consider supporting emotional regulation, reducing overwhelm, the gut-brain connection and look at some key nutrients to support brain function.
Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the sensory processing and its impact on eating as well as practical, realistic strategies that can be used at home, in education and in professional settings.
Speaker
Jane McClenaghan is renowned for her down-to-earth, evidence-based approach to nutrition, making healthy eating practical and achievable for everyone. With over 25 years of experience delivering group sessions for corporate clients and one-to-one consultations, she specialises in women’s health and has helped thousands of people transform their wellbeing through better nutrition. As the author of two best-selling books and a familiar voice on local radio, Jane is passionate about translating the science of nutrition into real food on your plate and empowering others to make lasting, positive changes for their health.
13 years ago, Annie founded a social enterprise in Ipswich to support those living or working with Autism and ADHD. It is now a thriving global organisation that offers practical advice, support and training. Since its inception it has supported thousands of neurodivergent people, their families and professionals and is run by a completely ND staff team.
Annie’s association with Neurodivergence started long before the company was founded as back in 1992, Annie’s son Tom was born. At that time, very little was known about Autism and most people diagnosed with it were placed in long term, residential institutions away from their families and out of sight of social communities. Annie was determined that this was not going to happen to Tom, who was diagnosed at 2, is 24/7 care, and so alongside her husband Peter, became part of the first generation of parents who fought not only against exclusion and segregation but also for the recognition of rights of their Neurodivergent sons and daughters.
Annie now has another 2 grown up children, a daughter-in-law and 3 beautiful granddaughters all of whom are also ND.