Cooking for Neurodivergent Children

CNM London: 7th February 2027

Neurodiversity recognises that children experience and process the world in many different ways. Conditions such as autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences can influence behaviour, learning, focus, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. Increasingly, both practitioners and families are recognising that nutrition and lifestyle can play a meaningful role in supporting the wellbeing of neurodivergent children.

Recent research has highlighted the important relationship between diet and the expression of symptoms in neurodivergent children. What children eat can influence energy levels, focus, mood, digestion, and overall resilience. Understanding how food interacts with the developing brain and body can therefore provide valuable tools for parents, caregivers, and practitioners who wish to support children in a gentle, natural, and practical way.

Join us for this informative workshop designed to empower you with knowledge and tools to help your child thrive.

During our time together we will explore:

The connection between diet and symptoms in neurodivergent children
Underlying factors and the gut–brain connection
How to read labels: identifying ingredients and nutrients in children’s snack products
Practical strategies for everyday life to help break the link with highly processed and toxic foods
Food as medicine: the superfoods that can support children’s wellbeing

Plus:

Take your knowledge to the kitchen! Get hands-on in our kitchen as we prepare together easy, delicious, and nourishing recipes for children.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place now and take the first step towards a natural, healthier, and more informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children.

The workshop will be delivered by Silvia Mensurati MA, CNMNutDip, CNMNatDip, SNHSDip, the founder of Nutrition To Heal. Silvia is a certified Nutritionist, Naturopath, Herbalist, Life Coach, recipe developer, and private chef. With over a decade of experience supporting clients, Silvia creates highly personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans to help individuals achieve their health goals. She specialises in supporting clients with chronic health conditions and collaborates with charities that support neurodivergent people. Silvia has also gained valuable first-hand experience working as a chef for – and with – neurodivergent children.

Silvia is a member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and the General Naturopathic Council (GNC).