Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can be a standalone condition and also a feature of autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and learning disabilities. Learn about root causes of SPD as well as therapies that help rewire the body to the brain.
Sensory Processing Disorder Articles
Sensory Processing Disorder Main Info Page
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Children with sensory processing disorder issues have great difficulty processing and acting upon information received through their senses. Have you ever seen a child who appears to be “out of sync” with how they interact ... 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
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten has become a major topic of discussion in the world of pediatric health, often at the center of conversations about digestion, allergies, and chronic health issues. Many families find themselves confused by terms like "celiac disease," "wheat allergy," and ... Read More
The CDC Has Worsened Developmental Delays
CDC guidance changes in 2022 worsened the impact of developmental delays by lengthening the time to intervention for more babies than before. Read on to find out why these updated guidelines are bad news for kids. What Is a Developmental ... 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
How to Prioritize Therapies for Autism, SPD, ADHD and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Learning How to Prioritize Therapies Can Seem Overwhelming When your child is showing signs of developmental delays or has a neurodevelopmental diagnosis such as autism, SPD, ADHD or a learning disability, it can feel overwhelming to know how to prioritize ... Read More
Autism and Picky Eating
What Distinguishes Developmentally Appropriate Picky Eating from Pediatric Feeding Disorders? Every parent knows that mealtimes with young children can present challenges. Refusals to eat certain foods, complaints about textures, and demands for favorite meals are often chalked up to “picky ... Read More
Sensory Processing Disorder Stories
Milo: Big Improvements in Autism Symptoms After Rhythmic Movement
Before Rhythmic Movement: High-Functioning Autism with Echolalia Milo is currently five and a half years old. He was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at the age of four. He has echolalia and uses scripting as a form of stimming when he ... Read More
Hannah: Cancer
It was early fall of 2014 when my three-year-old daughter, Hannah, began presenting with bizarre symptoms which left health care professionals at more than one hospital perplexed. Continual fevers, swollen lymph nodes, and excruciatingly painful joints on top of reactions ... Read More
Noah: Iatrogenic Autism
Noah’s Journey Noah, just turned 10. He was diagnosed with iatrogenic autism when he was seventeen months. His syndrome of symptoms included: autistic enteritis, autistic colitis and gut dysbiosis that resulted in up to 20 diarrhea filled diapers a day ... Read More


