Certificate in Nutrition & Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

With increasing awareness about the importance of nutrition and specialized care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the Certificate in Nutrition & Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been developed by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI, to provide practical knowledge on nutritional needs, feeding challenges, and dietary management. The programme covers key topics such as nutritional assessment, food selectivity, sensory-related feeding difficulties, gastrointestinal concerns, balanced meal planning, and evidence-based dietary approaches to support nutritional adequacy and overall well-being.

This certificate programme is suitable for nutritionists, dietitians, healthcare professionals, special educators, caregivers, parents, students, and individuals interested in understanding the nutritional and care needs of individuals with ASD. It aims to enhance awareness of nutrition-related challenges in autism, encourage appropriate feeding and caregiving practices, and promote holistic well-being through individualized nutritional support and collaborative care

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Module 2: Autism and Nutrition

Module 3: Feeding Problems & Sensory Issues in Autism

Module 4: Gastrointestinal Issues in Autism

Module 5 Special Diets and Autism

Module 6: Behaviour Management & Diet Planning

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.Tech/ B.Sc. in Nutrition/ Home Science/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline.

Programme Duration

The duration of the certificate programme is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• The training material is appropriately aligned with the current industry expectations.
• Interactive online live sessions on all key areas of the programme, providing flexibility to participants.
• Online discussions and practical learning sessions for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive the Certificate in Nutrition & Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (5 days) from the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI.

Future Prospects

The Certificate in Introduction to Food & Health offered by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies is designed for the general population to develop practical knowledge about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, fitness, and diet planning. The programme helps participants understand how to prepare simple and balanced diet plans, make healthier food choices, and adopt sustainable lifestyle habits for staying fit and healthy. With growing awareness about preventive healthcare and wellness, this certification will support individuals in improving their personal health management and promoting healthy living practices within their families and communities

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 12^th Oct 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in