Laura Stevens, M.Sci.

Laura Stevens, M.Sci., has been researching the role of nutrition and food sensitivities in ADHD for more than 25 years since receiving her Master of Science degree from the Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University. For her findings on children with ADHD and fatty acids, Dr. Stevens received the Dale Alexander International Award for Excellence in Fatty Acid Research. In addition to her research, Stevens has also published over seven books, including Twelve Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child, and a newsletter called Your ADD/ADHD Newsletter.

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