Non-profit membership organisation · Bærum, Norway

Your child is more
than a diagnosis.
And you already
know that.

NNMCCD is a membership organisation for families of neurodiverse children — and for the clinicians who work alongside them. We build the structure to study, document, and share what clinical practice is showing us — guided by international research and translated into clear, practical guidance every family can use.

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The evidence exists. The parent testimonies exist. What is missing is the structure to test this systematically — safely, rigorously, together. Food is something every child eats every single day. It is the foundation.

— The founding principle of NNMCCD
12+
years of clinical observation behind the protocol
7
functional systems assessed — not just the diagnosis
Registry
observational programme — open now for members
Nourish
anti-inflammatory foundations designed to support — not deplete
Why this exists

We have all heard
the same things.

"Diet does not make a difference." — that is what we are told. And yet the entire world of nutrition science says the opposite. For a child with autism — suddenly diet does not matter? Really?

— The question we refuse to stop asking

"Yes — autism. But also: no sleep, chronic constipation, ADHD, food selectivity." Constipation, allergies, sleep disorders — these are not autism. They deserve separate clinical attention. A diagnosis is a starting point, not the full picture — and there is still much to investigate.

— Sarah, mama · 9-year-old with ASD · Oslo

"We spent thousands on tests. We got the results. And then — silence. Nobody could tell us where to start, what it all meant, or what our child should simply eat every single day."

— Mohamed's father · 8-year-old
Our message

Build the foundations first. Real nutrition, real gut health, real sleep — before expensive or exclusive therapies. Food is something every child eats every single day. It is the foundation. Let us build it properly — safely, rigorously, together.

Who is building this

A specialist. Her patients.
And a question that wouldn't go away.

Paulina Borkowska
"What else can I do for my child?"
— every family, every consultation, for twelve years

NNMCCD did not begin in a boardroom. It began in a clinic — in Oslo, in the same consultation, repeated hundreds of times. What else can we do, Paulina? What else?

I knew what. After 12 years of clinical work with neurodiverse children, I had seen what changes when a child's biology is supported correctly — gut health addressed first, deficiencies identified at cellular level, inflammation managed, the gut-brain axis taken seriously. I had seen children begin to speak. I had seen sleep return, meltdowns reduce, focus emerge.

But I also knew that individual consultations were not enough. Families needed a system. A community. An evidence base they could point to. A structure that would outlast any single clinic appointment. That is why NNMCCD was born.

Our core mission
Restoring parents' agency — giving every family the knowledge, the tools, and the community to act on behalf of their child.
The families that built this with us

Stories
from the clinic.

NNMCCD did not start in an office. It started in the clinic — with these families, and with the same question asked over and over: what else can we do? These stories are the reason this organisation exists.

Hawi and Nahili
Member family · Ethiopian
Nahili · 10 years old

Among the families who joined NNMCCD's support programme. After introducing dietary and nutritional changes, her family observed that she now attends a mainstream school and her support needs reduced significantly — a change they describe as meaningful and which they attribute in part to the nutritional work done together.

Individual results vary. This reflects one family's experience and is not a guarantee of outcomes. Nutritional changes are one component of a broader support picture.

"I wanted someone to look at my daughter as a whole person. Not just a diagnosis."
[Photo · coming]
Member family · Eritrean
Fahim Sami · 11 years old

One of the founding families of NNMCCD. After a process of individual assessment and targeted nutritional support, his family observed changes across several areas — communication, sleep, behaviour, and digestive comfort. Their experience is one of the reasons this organisation exists: to build the structured evidence that other families need, and to advocate for better access to support pathways in Norway. Our petition →

"The change was real. But getting there should not have been this hard."
[Photo · coming]
Member family · Norwegian
Elias · 7 years old

A Norwegian boy whose family observed notable changes in speech, behaviour, sleep, and eye contact following a structured dietary approach. What changed was not a medication — it was what he was eating and how his gut was being supported. His parents shared their experience at one of our early meetings.

"I was sceptical at first — that diet and supplementation could really make a difference. The results exceeded every expectation I had."
Wioleta Majewska
Member family · Polish-Norwegian
Krystian · 15 years old

Krystian's progress after dietary intervention shaped many of the practical guides now offered through NNMCCD — proof that meaningful change is possible even in teenage years.

"When we found out what was possible, we couldn't keep it to ourselves."
Our programme

What exists now — and
what we are building together.

We are honest about what is ready and what is still being built. What we offer today is grounded in real clinical experience. What we are building will be tested, documented, and shared — because that is the only way this work earns the weight it deserves.

Available now · for members
ABC of nutrition & supplementation
Evidence-informed guide to anti-inflammatory nutrition and supplementation for neurodiverse children — by mechanism, not by brand.
Free for all members
ABC: Parent's guide after diagnosis
How to get additional support from the Norwegian system — NAV, PP-tjenesten, BPA, avlastning and school rights. Step by step.
Registry members · 400 NOK
Member newsletter — knowledge that matters
Regular updates with the most important research, clinical observations, and practical guidance. What is new in nutrition and metabolic research for neurodiverse children — curated and explained.
All members
Base article library
In-depth articles on gut health, anti-inflammatory diet, GFCF approach, mitochondrial function, diagnostics and supplementation. Grounded in science, written for families.
Open access
Petition — leucovorin access in Norway
Folinic acid (leucovorin) is used internationally for children with Cerebral Folate Deficiency — a treatable condition linked to autism. In Norway it is not available for this indication. We are collecting signatures to submit a formal petition to Statens legemiddelverk and Helsedirektoratet. Every signature strengthens the case.
Sign the petition → Open to everyone
In development · building together
Community space — messaging, meetings and local gatherings
A moderated space for families to connect, share experiences and organise. Online messaging and resource sharing — plus local in-person meetings in Bærum and Oslo for members who want to meet face to face.
In development
Educational webinars, workshops and video library
Live sessions with dietitians and specialists — gut health, anti-inflammatory nutrition, test interpretation, practical cooking. Recordings available to all members.
2026 · in planning
Mobile application
A practical, step-by-step guide to introducing anti-inflammatory diet changes — recommended products with photos, simple recipes, tips for managing food selectivity, meal planning and shopping support. Symptom tracking, educational content and community — all in one place. Built for families, together with the community. Grant-supported development.
2026–27
Pilot programme — structured clinical research
A structured six-month clinical pilot — individualised anti-inflammatory diet, targeted supplementation, monthly consultations and clinical monitoring. We collect data, measure outcomes, and publish the results. Our goal is to develop evidence-based recommendations that opens the door to grants and the next phase of this programme.
2027 · grant & ethics dependent
Our goals

What we are building — step by step.

📢
Our voice, our rights
Organised families can initiate research, build institutional partnerships, and create resources that individual families cannot. We work to ensure that no parent receives a diagnosis for their child and is left without a clear next step. What comes after diagnosis is complex — and still actively being studied internationally. NNMCCD compiles, structures, and shares the best available clinical evidence as practical, step-by-step guidance: grounded in peer-reviewed research and updated as the field develops — not internet advice without references. An organised community is what makes this credible and sustainable.
Core mission
💊
Access to leucovorin (folinic acid) in Norway
Leucovorin (folinic acid) is used in several countries for children with Cerebral Folate Deficiency — a condition with clinical links to autism spectrum presentations. We are working to support the research needed to evaluate this pathway in a Norwegian context, and to open a dialogue with Helsedirektoratet and Statens legemiddelverk about reimbursement pathways — both for the diagnostic process and for treatment once evidence is in place.
Petition in preparation
🎓
Webinars, workshops and video education
Live and recorded sessions on gut health, anti-inflammatory nutrition, test interpretation and practical cooking. For parents and for the professionals who support them.
Building 2026
🔬
Pilot programme — clinical research
Structured six-month protocol. Clinical monitoring. Data collection. We test whether the approach produces measurable, reproducible results — and publish what we find.
2027
💊
Supplementation protocol — research
Formally test a targeted supplementation protocol for neurodiverse children. Gut support first. Individual adaptation. Documented and published results.
Research goal · 2027
📱
Mobile application
Personalised protocol, symptom tracker, recipe library, community forum — all in one place. Built for families, funded in part through grants.
2026–27
💡
Photobiomodulation therapy
Devices purchased collectively and made available for member rental. A home therapy option — at rates families can actually afford.
Read more about this therapy → 2027–28
🫧
Normobaric oxygen chamber
Group sessions and structured programmes. Purchased through grants and member funding. A community-owned resource — reserved first for members. Requires dedicated funding to realise.
Read more about this therapy → 2028–29 · grant-dependent
🏡
Parent certification + local community centres
Long-term: certify parents as protocol facilitators. Open the pathway for families to establish local NNMCCD-affiliated centres — funded, structured, supported. The people who know this from the inside are often the most effective guides for the next family. Their knowledge deserves recognition — and a professional pathway.
Long-term vision
Who we are

The people behind this.

Paulina Borkowska
Paulina Borkowska
Chair (Styreleder) · Founder · Clinical Lead
Clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner. Founder of PureNordic AS.
Hawi
Hawi Shumi Bekele
Board Member · Parent Representative
Mother of Nahili, who was diagnosed with autism.
Laylo
Laylo Ali Sheekh Doodan
Vice-Chair (Nestleder) · Community Bridge
With a big heart and deep roots in the Somali community in Norway.
Wioleta Majewska
Wioleta Majewska
Family Navigator · Rights & System Advisor
Mother of a teenager with autism, ADHD and epilepsy — and a trained pedagogue.
COMING
SOON
You?
Join the team
We are building this together. If you share our vision and want to contribute — reach out.
Governing Board · Org.nr 937 889 151
Paulina Borkowska
Styreleder · Chair
Laylo Ali Sheekh Doodan
Nestleder · Vice-Chair
Hawi Shumi Bekele
Styremedlem · Board Member

ABC of nutrition & supplementation

Evidence-informed guide to anti-inflammatory nutrition and supplementation for neurodiverse children — by mechanism, not by brand.

Become a member to download →

ABC: Parent's guide after diagnosis

How to get additional support from the Norwegian system — NAV, PP-tjenesten, BPA, avlastning and school rights. Step by step.

Become a member to download →
How to join

Join
NNMCCD.

We are not asking for donations. We are building a membership organisation — one that belongs to the people who believe in it.

Have questions before joining? Read the FAQ →

Open now · founding members
Founding Member
200 NOK / year

For families who want to be part of this community, have a voice in what we build — and help us understand what your child needs.

  • Full democratic vote in the organisation
  • ABC of nutrition & supplementation — welcome PDF guide
  • ABC: Parent's guide after diagnosis — Norwegian system, NAV, rights and support
  • Member newsletter — curated research and updates
  • Access to community events and webinars
  • Member profile questionnaire — helps our team understand your child's needs from day one and tailor our programme accordingly
  • Each member strengthens our eligibility for state grants and statsstøtte — and our collective voice
Included with membership · ~60 min · no obligations
Member profile questionnaire
  • Helps us understand your child's health, diet and development from the start
  • Informs the resources, workshops and guides we create for families like yours
  • Reviewed individually by our clinical team — not automated
Become a founding member →

Questions? Read the FAQ →

Organisation Partner
2 000 NOK / year

For companies and organisations who want to support the programme — and be recognised as partners in the work.

  • Listed as a partner on the NNMCCD website
  • Acknowledgement in publications and communications
  • Regular updates on the impact of your support
  • Invitation to partner events and presentations
  • Contribute directly to programme and community building
Get in touch →
Register your interest

Join NNMCCD

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Annual membership — renews automatically via Vipps
Cancel any time in the Vipps app
Member profile questionnaire included — helps our team understand your child from day one
Your support directly funds the programme and grant applications
Nordic Nutrition and Metabolic Center
for Child Development · Org.nr 937 889 151
Evjeveien 29, 1338 Sandvika, Norway

Founding Member — 200 NOK / year
After joining you will receive a member profile questionnaire (~60 min). Our team reviews each response individually — your child's picture is taken seriously from the very first step.

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Where we are going

The roadmap — transparent
about what is ready and what is not.

Now · 2026
Registration, founding members, protocol guides
+
Organisation formally registered. Founding members join. Anti-inflammatory diet PDF and gut support protocol available. Community forum opens. Webinar and workshop schedule in preparation.
Active now
2026–27
Webinar series, video library, mobile application
+
Educational content systematised and published. Mobile application development begins — protocol guide, symptom tracker, recipe library, community. Grant-supported development.
In development
2027
Pilot programme + supplementation research
+
Structured six-month pilot with clinical monitoring and data collection. Supplementation protocol tested alongside dietary intervention. Results published and shared with the community.
Planned · founding members first
2027–28
Photobiomodulation therapy — member rental
+
Devices purchased by the organisation through grants. Available for member rental — a collective resource, not a commercial service.
Grant-supported
2028–29
Normobaric oxygen chamber
+
Group sessions and overnight programmes. Purchased through grants and member funding — a community-owned complementary therapy, reserved first for members.
Long-term · grant-dependent
2029+
Parent certification + local community centres
+
Certification programme for parents as protocol facilitators. Pathway and funding structure for establishing local NNMCCD-affiliated centres across Norway.
Long-term
Knowledge

Six articles we believe
every family should have access to.

Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
Article 01
The gut-brain axis —
why we always
start here
Intestinal permeability, microbiome dysbiosis, and their connection to behaviour, sleep, and immune function.
8 min
nnmccd.org
Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
Article 02
Gluten-free and casein-free —
what the evidence shows
and what we observe
Theory and clinical observation. The mechanism, what we see in the clinic, and how to implement it safely.
10 min
nnmccd.org
Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
Article 03
Mitochondria, energy
and the capacity for
detoxification
Why the body's ability to renew and detoxify depends on energy production — in neurodiverse children.
9 min
nnmccd.org
Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
Article 04
What we most often find —
deficiencies and patterns
in clinical testing
What spectrophotometric and hair mineral testing reveals in neurodiverse children — consistently.
12 min
nnmccd.org
Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
MTHFR C677T B12 · folate
Article 05
MTHFR, methylation,
homocysteine — what
FRAT testing reveals
Folate metabolism, the methylation cycle, and why this matters more in neurodevelopment than most practitioners know.
14 min
nnmccd.org
Nordic Nutrition &
Metabolic Center
For Child Development
? 15 yrs ago research pregnancy today
Article 06
Supporting early
neurodevelopment — what the
evidence actually shows
A personal article by Paulina Borkowska. What 15 years of research, clinical observation, and her own family's experience taught her about nutrition and early neurodevelopment.
16 min
nnmccd.org
All articles and resources →
Join us

We are not here to give
you certainty. We are here
to look, together.

An organised community of families, clinicians and researchers — that is what gives this work the weight it needs. Join at the beginning, when your voice shapes what we build.

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nnmccd.org · Bærum, Norway · Non-profit membership organisation