Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore (UoM), has organised a workshop on “Complementary Therapies in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Interplay between Diet and Gut Microbiota” on Feb. 15 at IOE Auditorium, Vijnana Bhavan, Manasagangothri.

Students of Nutrition & Dietetics, Research Scholars, Parents, Caretakers of ASD, Nutritionists, Dietitians, Clinicians and health care professionals may attend the event. The following Resource Persons will address the workshop:

Dr. Nawab Akhthar Khan, Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology Department, JSS Hospital, Mysuru (Topic: Overview on Autism); Dr. Vimal Karani, Associate Professor, University of Reading, UK (Gut microbiome and its implications); Dr. Asna Urooj, Professor, University of Mysore (Nutrition therapy in Autism); Kumar Sankaran, CEO, Leucine Bio Rich Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru (Link between Gut Microbiome & Autism); Dr. Praveen Jacob, Assistant Professor, K.S. Medical College, Mangalore (Non-Pharmacological Approaches in the Treatment of Autism); Ida Menezes, Child Development expert, Mysuru (Case Presentations).

The workshop is based on the Department’s studies which have shown variations in dietary intake leading to nutrient imbalance and micro-nutrient deficiencies which impacts the behavioural episodes, growth and development. There is no registration fee for parents, however, they must confirm participation before Feb. 5. For details contact Seema Siddiqui on Mob: 9035275021 or Namratha Pai on Mob: 9738364472 or Department Office on Ph: 0821- 2419636, according to a press release.