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Motor Neurone Disease: An Introduction
In this presentation, Dr Kirstie Lawton talks about the basics of working with neurodegenerative health conditions, and her focus on Motor Neurone Disease (MND)/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. She’ll explain the main antecedents and drivers of neurodegenerative health conditions, and the multi-faceted approach she takes to support these clients in clinical practice.
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Dr Kirstie Lawton explains the main antecedents and drivers of neurodegenerative health conditions, and the multi-faceted approach she takes to support clients with MND/ALS in clinical practice.
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Dr. Kirstie Lawton
Dr Kirstie Lawton has a PhD in Nutrition and a BSc in Public Health Nutrition, both from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh and a 3-year DipION from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London.
She is also a qualified academic (PGCE in Higher Education) and is currently completing a Master's degree at the University of Sheffield in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration.
Kirstie's specialism is adults who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS). For the last 25 years, she has also worked in the field of child and young adult nutrition, with a focus on gastrointestinal health, neurological health including neurodivergence and mental wellness, and immune health conditions. She has also completed several modules on Psychiatry Redefined's Fellowship in Nutritional Psychiatry.
She is also a qualified academic (PGCE in Higher Education) and is currently completing a Master's degree at the University of Sheffield in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration.
Kirstie's specialism is adults who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS). For the last 25 years, she has also worked in the field of child and young adult nutrition, with a focus on gastrointestinal health, neurological health including neurodivergence and mental wellness, and immune health conditions. She has also completed several modules on Psychiatry Redefined's Fellowship in Nutritional Psychiatry.
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