EXPLORING ROOT CAUSES OF AUTISM:
A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPROACH
For families who’ve been told
There’s nothing more to explore
EXPLORING ROOT CAUSES OF AUTISM: A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPROACH
For families who’ve been told there’s nothing more to explore
You're not wrong to want
deeper answers for your child
A step-by-step course for autism parents who are ready to go beyond the diagnosis and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This course is for you if…
Your child has an autism diagnosis, and you feel like you’ve only been given half the picture. You’ve been told to try ABA, maybe medication, and to “wait and see.” But your instincts keep telling you there’s more to explore.
You’re not looking for a cure. You’re looking for clarity.
This course was built for parents who are:
- Exhausted by "everything looks normal" when nothing feels normal
- Overwhelmed by conflicting information and unsure where to start
- Hesitant to medicate before exploring every other option
- Ready to understand what could be driving their child's behavior, mood, and development
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Emily Gutierrez, DNP, IFM-CP, CCN, FMAPS, Founder, NeuroNutrition Associates
Dr. Emily is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).
She has spent her career helping families uncover the root causes behind neurological, immune, and behavioral symptoms in children, and she brings that same clinical lens to every module of this course.
This isn’t theory; it’s the exact approach she uses every day in her clinic.
THE COURSE: STEP BY STEP
Six modules & one clear path forward.
Each step of this course is designed to build on the last, so you finish with a real roadmap, not just more information to sort through.
Step 1: The Functional Medicine Difference
Understand how this approach differs from conventional care and why it matters for autism.
Step 2: The Gut-Brain Connection
Learn how gut health, inflammation, and immune stress directly impact behavior and development.
Step 3: Oxidative Stress and Nutrient Deficiencies
Discover why your child’s nutritional status may be at the root of many symptoms you’re seeing.
Step 4: Detox Pathways and Environmental Load
Explore how the body processes toxins and what happens when those systems are overwhelmed.
Step 5: Labs, Supplements, and Next Steps
Get a parent-friendly breakdown of the labs and supplements worth exploring with your provider.
Step 6: Building Your Child’s Care Plan
Pull it all together into a targeted, manageable starting point, without the guesswork or overwhelm.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
$199 | Core Course
- 6 self-paced video modules with Dr. Emily
- Downloadable guides and supplement reference for ages 2-12+
- Unlimited lifetime access
$399 | Course + Coaching Bundle
Everything in the Core Course, plus:
- Two 45-minute 1:1 sessions with health coach Alexis Maple (a $300 value)
- 10% off all Neuro Nutrients supplements
- Priority placement on the NeuroNutrition provider waitlist
- A guided path to actually implement what you learn
Bundle services must be used within 12 months of purchase.
MEET YOUR COACH
Alexis Maple, Health Coach, NeuroNutrition Associates
If you enroll in the bundle, Alexis is your partner for implementation.
She’ll help you translate what you learn in the course into real, daily action for your family, including dietary shifts, supplement choices, and environment changes, with support that meets you where you are.
WHAT THIS COURSE WILL (AND WON'T) DO
This course won’t promise a cure. It won’t replace your child’s medical team. And it won’t offer one-size-fits-all advice.
What it will do is give you the understanding, language, and confidence to advocate for deeper investigation, ask better questions, and take your next step with clarity.
This course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your child’s healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
Every step forward is progress
You don’t have to have all the answers today.
You just have to take the next one.
Questions? Email us at info@neuronutritionassociates.com
