Nourishing the Neurodivergent Brain: Functional Nutrition for ADHD and Autism - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 9 CEU

Certified for 9 CPEUs

CPE Type: 741 Online/Web-Based Course/Enduring Activity

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn CPE towards your license renewal
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand in their expertise in supporting individuals—especially children—with difficulties related to attention, hyperactivity, and self-regulation through targeted, nutrition-based strategies.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the neurological and nutritional factors that contribute to attention challenges, restlessness, and impulse control.
• Identify common nutrient deficiencies and dietary patterns that may worsen focus, behavior, or mood in individuals with attention-related difficulties.
• Apply evidence-based functional nutrition strategies to support concentration, emotional regulation, and energy balance.
• Develop food and supplement plans that address blood sugar stability, gut health, and brain chemistry to improve quality of life.
• Integrate caregiver education, symptom tracking tools, and dietary flexibility to ensure sustainable, family-centered care.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs): Nutrition professionals seeking to enhance their skills in working with children and families facing attention-related challenges.
  
• Pediatric and Integrative Dietitians: Practitioners interested in applying functional and holistic nutrition tools to support behavioral and cognitive outcomes.
  
• Healthcare Professionals in Family or Developmental Care: Those looking to incorporate targeted nutrition strategies into multidisciplinary support plans for children with focus or behavior difficulties.