Dyspraxia and Apraxia
Learn more here about how using functional nutrition that addresses deficiencies in fatty acids, neurotransmitters and specific nutrients can be used to improve dyspraxia and apraxia symptoms.
Dyspraxia and Apraxia Articles
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What Are Dyspraxia and Apraxia? Dyspraxia is the partial loss of the ability to coordinate and perform skilled purposeful movements. Apraxia is the complete loss of this ability. Dyspraxia and apraxia together are called Global Apraxia. The root word “praxia” ... Read More
Testing and Measuring Biomarkers in Children
Can Biomarkers Help Parents Make Sense of a Child’s Symptoms or Behaviors? When it comes to investigating the source of children’s symptoms and behaviors and finding clinical guidance for their healing journeys, lab tests that measure biomarkers can be very ... Read More
A Grounding Guide for Parents to Thoughtfully Evaluate New Health Interventions for Their Child
How to Avoid "Shiny Object Syndrome" Many parents today are actively looking for new health interventions to help their children feel better and thrive, especially children with chronic conditions, struggling with a multitude of symptoms, and developmental or behavioral challenges ... Read More
Infrared Healing from the PBM Helmet
The History of Infrared Healing in Children with Autism In the 1990s infrared sauna companies popped up all over the United States, as a genuine interest in detoxification from environmental toxins became a “hot” topic. Environmental medicine was on the ... Read More
Photobiomodulation
What Is Photobiomodulation? Photobiomodulation, often referred to as PBM, is an emerging therapeutic intervention that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular function and promote healing in targeted tissues. According to the latest scientific literature (see Sources & References, ... Read More
Mighty Mitochondria – The Body’s Master Regulators
Tiny Mitochondria Are Mighty Our mighty mitochondria perform some of the most amazing aspects of health because of their ability to convert food into energy. Mitochondria are tiny, microscopic “organelles” (essentially ancient bacterium passed down from mother to child that ... Read More
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
What Is the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)? The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, commonly referred to as the ATNR, is one of the key primal/primitive reflexes present in infancy. These reflexes are automatic movements directed from the brainstem, and they ... Read More
Moro Reflex
What Is the Moro Reflex? The Moro reflex, often referred to as the “startle reflex,” is one of the many primal/primitive reflexes present in infants from before birth. It is a physical reaction to sudden stimuli in a baby’s environment—most ... Read More
Dyspraxia and Apraxia Stories
Leo: Autism
excerpted from A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children Upon meeting Leo for the first time, it is difficult to grasp that this friendly, bright-eyed 10½ year old boy once had autism. There is nothing about ... Read More
Anthony: Autism and Apraxia
Anthony was 3-1/2, and he still had no words. That's how this story always starts out... He had been in speech therapy since he was 18 months old, and he started occupational therapy when he was 2. He was diagnosed ... Read More
Nathan: Sensory Processing Disorder, Reflux and Asthma
My sons have healed from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), acid reflux, asthma and eczema. I used to wonder a long time ago if these issues were related to each other and to their developmental delays, anxiety, failure to thrive and ... Read More
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