Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD & ADHD)
There is a host of root causes that can contribute to an ADD or ADHD diagnosis. We invite you to learn more about how food sensitivities, toxicity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, retained primitive reflexes, sensory-processing challenges, key nutritional deficiencies, neurotransmitter imbalances and other stressors may be behind your child’s diagnosis.
Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD & ADHD) Articles
Piracetam: A Powerful Learning Tool for Learning Disabilities and Dyspraxia
Kelly Dorfman, MS, LDN discusses how piracetam can help with ADHD and learning disabilities. Rosie had multiple learning and language disabilities related to a seizure disorder that had resisted medical treatment. "The little men in my head make the lights ... Read More
Immune System and Nervous System
In this post, Kelly Dorfman MS LND discusses how allergens such as mold and pollen affect the immune system and nervous system. During the summer, life has gotten better for most parents of a child on the autistic spectrum or ... Read More
Ear Infections and Autism
Kelly Dorfman MS LND discusses the relationship between ear infections and autism in this post. Many years ago, a group of parents and professionals discussed concerns about the emergence of a regressive autistic-like syndrome, later named Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), ... Read More
Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Evaluations for Special Needs Children
Patricia S. Lemer, M. Ed., NCC gives us the scoop on educational testing and neuropsychological evaluations for special needs children. When I was twelve, my mother showed me some vocational tests she used in her volunteer work with seniors. I ... Read More
The Importance of Retained Reflexes in Developmental Delays
Sally Goddard Blythe explains the relationship between retained reflexes and developmental delays, which are often seen in children with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and learning disabilities in this post. Ever wonder why babies startle, grasp your finger or turn ... Read More
Toys for Children with Special Needs
In this blog post, Cheri Riehle offers advice for choosing toys for special needs children. Why Play Is Important Play fosters intellectual, social and physical development. Adults are encouraged to view toys as learning tools with different types of toys ... Read More
ADHD Recovery Without Drugs
Gail Szakacs, MD talks about ADHD recovery without drugs by changing the diet, adding supplements and reducing toxic load. What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly common behavioral disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity. According ... Read More
Vision Therapy for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In this blog post, Maria Rickert Hong discusses vision therapy and why it's so helpful for neurodevelopmental disorders. The Importance of Vision Therapy I am fortunate to have Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, as my sons' behavioral optometrist. Dr ... Read More
Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD & ADHD) Stories
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