Dr B. Jacqueline Stordy is to give a free lecture on the role of fatty acids in Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Thursday 19th September.

Dr Stordy will describe important research and scientific principles linking the biological basis of these disorders to the need for special fatty acids. These key fatty acids are the building blocks of the brain and eyes. She will show how reading skills in dyslexia, movement skills in dyspraxia and behaviour in ADHD are helped by nutritional means.

Dr Stordy was Director of the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science degrees at the University of Surrey from 1964 to 1996. She is currently an independent nutrition consultant.

The lecture is to be held in Bute Hall, Glasgow University, University Avenue with a 7pm arrival time for a 7.30pm start on Thursday 19th September
Contact number: 0800 783 1223

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First published: 18 September 2002