Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and autoimmune encephalitis are complex neurodevelopmental and neuroimmune conditions that often share overlapping symptoms and underlying biological mechanisms. These conditions may involve interactions between the gut microbiome, immune system, inflammation, nutritional status, mitochondrial function, genetics and environmental exposures.

The Functional Medicine for Autism, ADHD and Neuroimmune Conditions is an intensive 7-week online educational course designed to help practitioners understand these conditions through a comprehensive, systems-based functional medicine approach.

The programme explores the gut–brain axis, microbiome imbalances, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, genetic influences and environmental toxicity. It also examines evidence-informed nutritional, probiotic, prebiotic, herbal and lifestyle strategies that may support overall health alongside appropriate medical care.

From autism spectrum disorder (including the Asperger’s profile) and ADHD to PANS/PANDAS and autoimmune encephalitis, this course provides a structured understanding of each condition, its contributing factors, clinical red flags and supportive functional medicine approaches.

Special emphasis is placed on interpreting microbiome reports, identifying nutritional gaps, understanding mitochondrial and genetic testing, evaluating advanced therapies and developing personalised protocols.

The programme also highlights evidence-based practice, paediatric safety, supplement selection, herb–drug interactions, appropriate referrals and professional clinical boundaries.

The objective is to help practitioners develop a deeper understanding of the gut–immune–brain connection and build safe, personalised and evidence-informed supportive strategies for individuals and families.

Course Starts: 8 December 2026
Duration: 7 Weeks
Format: 14 Recorded Modules + 7 Live Zoom Q&A Sessions
Live Sessions: Weekly, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST
Course Fee: ₹25,000 INR | $325 USD
Early Bird Offer: 10% OFF – ₹22,500 INR | $300 USD (Register before 20 November 2026)
Platform: Online (Recorded Sessions + Live Zoom Meetings)
Host: Roshan Kumar Singh – Functional Medicine Practitioner (AFMC), Certified Microbiome Analyst and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
Co-host: Cinny Gaurav Singh – MSc Biotechnology, Functional Nutritionist.

Why Explore the Gut–Brain Connection?

The gut and brain communicate through the nervous system, immune signalling, and substances produced by gut microbes. The gut microbiome also contributes to digestion, intestinal barrier function, and the production of metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids.

Children with autism can have varied digestive experiences, including constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and food selectivity. Research also identifies differences in gut microbiome composition across some autistic populations, although findings vary considerably between individuals.

Understanding your child’s digestive health is one part of supporting their overall wellbeing. It does not mean that gut differences cause autism or that changing the microbiome treats autism.

Our focus is practical: understand your child’s nutritional and digestive needs, identify appropriate areas for support, and monitor how they respond.

Highlights of the Course

• Understanding Neurodevelopmental and Neuroimmune Conditions: Explore the biological mechanisms, clinical features and overlapping symptoms of autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and autoimmune encephalitis.
• The Gut–Brain Axis and Microbiome: Understand how gut microbiota, microbial metabolites, short-chain fatty acids, gut barrier function and immune signalling influence neurological health.
• Autism and the Asperger’s Profile: Explore autism spectrum presentations, sensory differences, masking, autistic burnout, gastrointestinal concerns and personalised functional support.
• Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD: Understand neurotransmitter pathways, nutritional deficiencies, sleep-related factors, dietary interventions and microbiome-related research.
• PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis: Recognise sudden neuropsychiatric changes, infection-triggered immune responses, neurological warning signs and the importance of timely medical referral.
• Probiotic and Prebiotic Strategies: Explore strain-specific probiotics, prebiotic fibres, butyrate production and microbiome restoration protocols.
• Herbal and Polyphenol Interventions: Understand the potential applications, mechanisms, safety considerations and interactions of selected herbs, botanicals and polyphenols.
• Nutrition and Neuro-Supportive Nutrients: Examine selective eating, dietary interventions, micronutrient deficiencies, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin D and other nutritional considerations.
• Mitochondrial and Genetic Testing: Understand mitochondrial biomarkers, genetic testing, methylation pathways and their clinical relevance.
• Heavy Metals and Environmental Toxicity: Explore environmental exposures, appropriate testing methods, safe exposure reduction and the evidence surrounding detoxification approaches.
• Advanced Therapies and Evidence Review: Evaluate stem cells, MUSE cells, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chelation and other interventions based on available evidence and safety.
• Personalised Functional Medicine Protocols: Learn to develop staged, condition-specific supportive strategies using clinical history, laboratory findings, microbiome reports and symptom tracking.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations – Neurodevelopmental and Neuroimmune Conditions

Understanding autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and autoimmune encephalitis, their overlapping features, neuroinflammation, microglial activation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and the gut–brain axis.

Module 2: The Gut–Brain Axis and Dysbiosis Patterns

Gut–brain communication, microbiome diversity, dysbiosis patterns, methane production, hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, endotoxins, gut barrier function and microbiome report interpretation.

Module 3: Asperger’s Profile – Level 1 Autism in Children, Teens and Adults

Understanding the Asperger’s profile, social communication differences, sensory processing, masking, autistic burnout, gastrointestinal concerns, anxiety and personalised functional support.

Module 4: ADHD – A Functional Medicine Approach

ADHD presentations, neurotransmitter pathways, dopamine and noradrenaline signalling, nutritional deficiencies, dietary strategies, gut–brain interactions, sleep and lifestyle interventions.

Module 5: PANS and PANDAS – When Infection Triggers the Brain

Understanding PANS/PANDAS diagnostic features, infection-related immune responses, molecular mimicry, sudden-onset OCD, tics, behavioural changes, medical management and supportive nutritional strategies.

Module 6: Autoimmune Encephalitis – Recognise, Refer and Support Recovery

Understanding autoimmune encephalitis, anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, neurological warning signs, diagnostic investigations, immune therapies, recovery nutrition and long-term supportive care.

Module 7: Probiotic, Prebiotic and Butyrate Protocols

Strain-specific probiotics, PHGG, GOS, inulin, FOS, resistant starch, butyrate-producing bacteria, fermented foods and personalised microbiome restoration strategies.

Module 8: Herbal, Polyphenol and Binder Protocols

Herbal antimicrobials, pomegranate, curcumin, quercetin, resveratrol, green tea polyphenols, binders, botanical interventions and paediatric safety considerations.

Module 9: Nutrition, Diet and Neuro-Supportive Nutrients

Gluten-free and casein-free dietary approaches, selective eating, nutritional deficiencies, magnesium, omega-3, vitamin D, zinc, iron, B vitamins and methylation-related nutrients.

Module 10: Mitochondrial Testing and Support

Mitochondrial dysfunction, clinical warning signs, lactate, pyruvate, carnitine, organic acid testing, cerebral folate deficiency and nutritional mitochondrial support.

Module 11: Genetic Testing – Uses and Limitations

Clinical genetic testing, nutrigenomic panels, MTHFR and related variants, methylation pathways, pharmacogenomics, genetic counselling and responsible interpretation of genetic findings.

Module 12: Heavy Metals, Toxicity and Detox Protocols

Environmental exposures, lead and mercury testing, arsenic exposure, appropriate laboratory investigations, exposure reduction, detoxification principles and the evidence and risks associated with chelation.

Module 13: Stem Cells, MUSE Cells and FMT – Evidence Review

Understanding stem cell therapies, MUSE cells, faecal microbiota transplantation, clinical research, regulatory considerations, safety concerns and evidence-based guidance for families.

Module 14: Other Therapies and Building the Personalised Plan

Evaluating additional therapies, understanding their evidence ratings, working through microbiome case studies, developing staged protocols and integrating functional support with developmental, speech and occupational therapies.

Who Should Join This Course?

This course is ideal for professionals who:

• Work with individuals experiencing autism, ADHD and neuroimmune conditions.
• Want to understand neurodevelopmental conditions through a functional medicine perspective.
• Are interested in the gut–brain axis, microbiome imbalances and neuroinflammation.
• Want to understand nutritional, probiotic, prebiotic and herbal interventions.
• Wish to improve their understanding of mitochondrial, genetic and environmental testing.
• Want to interpret microbiome reports and develop personalised paediatric gut protocols.
• Are interested in understanding the evidence, limitations and safety of advanced therapies.
• Want to integrate nutrition and lifestyle strategies alongside conventional medical care.

Suitable for: Functional Medicine Practitioners, Integrative Medicine Practitioners, Clinical Nutritionists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, Microbiome Analysts, Health Coaches, Doctors, Paediatric Therapists, Allied Health Professionals and other healthcare and wellness professionals.

Parents and caregivers with a strong interest in the science are also welcome. The course is educational and does not provide individual medical advice for a child.

Meet Your Program Hosts

Roshan Kumar Singh
Host | Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IAHC) | Certified Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner (AFMC) | Certified, School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM), USA | Certified Microbiome Analyst

Cinny Gaurav Singh
Co-Host | MSc Biotechnology | Functional Nutritionist

Cinny brings a biotechnology background and functional nutrition perspective to the program’s educational and nutritional guidance.

Join the Functional Medicine for Autism, ADHD and Neuroimmune Conditions Programme

Course Starts: 8 December 2026

Live Zoom Q&A Sessions:

• 15 December 2026 – Tuesday
• 22 December 2026 – Tuesday
• 29 December 2026 – Tuesday
• 5 January 2027 – Tuesday
• 12 January 2027 – Tuesday
• 19 January 2027 – Tuesday
• 27 January 2027 – Wednesday

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST

Course Fee: ₹25,000 INR | $325 USD

Early Bird Fee: ₹22,500 INR | $300 USD (10% discount on registration before 20 November 2026).

Important Information

This program provides educational and nutritional support. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure autism and does not replace medical, developmental, speech, behavioural, or educational care.

Consult your child’s paediatrician before introducing probiotics, supplements, herbs, or significant dietary changes, particularly if your child takes medication or has an existing medical condition. Test results require clinical context and do not replace a medical assessment. Individual responses vary, and no specific outcome is guaranteed.

The program is not an emergency service. Seek medical help for severe pain, vomiting, dehydration, allergic reactions, or sudden changes in your child’s health.

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