Brain Kids
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Brain Kids uniquely combines Functional Medicine and cutting-edge brain-balancing therapies to address the root causes of autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Our personalised programs include advanced testing, targeted nutrition, movement, and sensory-based brain training to restore function and support healthy neurodevelopment.
Hello!
With a lifelong passion for children’s health, I am a dedicated Functional Medicine and Nutrigenomics practitioner specialising in neurodevelopmental health. While my early training as a midwife and child health nurse provided a foundational understanding of early development, I quickly came to realise how limited the conventional knowledge base truly is—particularly when it comes to complex neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Driven by the enormous gaps I encountered in the current care model, I pursued advanced study in functional medicine and nutritional biochemistry, functional immunology, neurodevelopment, nutrigenomics, and more. Today, I work with families to investigate the underlying neurological, biochemical, genetic, and nutritional imbalances that impact their child.
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I undertake extensive investigation and provide highly personalised care plans that support the whole child. My mission is to empower parents with clear, actionable strategies that promote healing, resilience, and lifelong potential for children.
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Learn more about my journey and the transformative approach I offer below.
Amanda Downsborough
BSc, PGDip, GCert, MSc, ACAAM
Functional Medicine is Personalised
Treating the brain's immune system takes it to a whole new level
Functional Medicine is a patient-centred, science-driven approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of chronic health conditions—rather than simply managing symptoms. Unlike conventional models that focus on disease labels, Functional Medicine explores the complex interplay between your child’s genetics, biochemistry, environment, and lifestyle.
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Importantly, we delve deeply into the rapidly evolving fields of developmental neurology—how the brain grows, wires, and adapts during critical stages—and neuroimmunology, which examines how the immune system is functioning within the brain. These areas are essential to understanding the drivers of autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges, and how to optimise brain function.
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Every child is unique, and their care should reflect that. We create specific treatment plans based on each child’s individual examination, history, nutritional needs, and functional test results. Using targeted motor and sensory input, nutritional therapy, lifestyle interventions, and advanced diagnostic testing, we support core areas such as gut health, immune balance, detoxification, and brain network function. By addressing neurological immune pathways, we aim to restore equilibrium and support long-term resilience and wellbeing.
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The earlier treatment is started, the better the outcome. But no matter what, always have hope. There is so much that can be done.
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Functional Testing
