Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Children with Neurosensory Disorders
Imagine you are driving along an unfamiliar highway late at night. It is pooring rain, so much so that the lights coming at you make it extremely difficult to see each time they are coming at you. You are looking to catch a glimpse of your turnoff in time to slow down and make the turn without causing an accident for those right behind you. The television you’ve invested in the backseat for your children is playing in the background, with people singing and yelling. On top of this, your children have started fighting over a noisy toy that they are pulling back and forth, making it rattle among the shouts and squeals. Your phone rings, it’s your husband wondering if you’ve made it there alright and on time. You’re late.
Now imagine this going on INSIDE of you all the time. While trying learn in school, meet new friends, learn new life skills, clean your room, sit still, play with brothers and sisters… Children with Neurosensory Disorders live life like this on a day to day basis.
Neuro—having to do with the nervous system—essentially, the part of your body that is responsible for controlling and coordinating all functions in the human body.
Sensory—the part of the nervous system that detects information and sends it to the brain so the brain can correctly interpret it and respond appropriately to the person’s environment.
Imagine if we could help these children to “turn down the noise” so that they may appropriately learn and respond to their environment. Silence, no rain, no traffic, the television turned down, no fighting children, the road signs bigger, brighter, clearer.
All too often, we can do everything to try to help these children. We use behavior therapy to work on modifying behavior, so that they can attempt to function even with the “noise” turned up inside them. We utilize sensory integration therapy, which attempts to strengthen the sensory systems (helping the road sign to “shout louder”). Or, we modify the child’s environment so that they can appear to be functioning normally as the outside volume is “turned down.” Unfortunately, their internal environment is still in chaos.
These approaches may all be necessary and helpful, dependant on the particular child. All too often, these approaches help somewhat , but the child inevitably plateaus prior to reaching their potential. Or worse yet, begins to regress as the “noise” becomes too much to handle. The reason is because noise in never really “turned down” for them. Parents then are made of feel the only other solution is medication— Dr. Baughman was published in the Journal of American Medical Association in regards to ADHD--“Once a psychotropic drug courses though their brain, they are, for the first time, physically, neurologically, and biologically abnormal.”(1) In other words, one dose of Ritalin, Xanax, or any of the other brain altering drugs are taken, their brain is changed--forever.
So, can the internal noise be “turned down?” Fortunately, the answer is often yes. By identifying where and from what the “noise” is coming from (toxins in the environment, nutritional toxicity or deficiency, movement deficiency, decreased neurologic function), eliminating inflammation in the brain, recreating proper connections between the brain and the body, and making sure the lines of communication are functioning normally without distortion, we can turn down the internal noise.
When this happens, and we then implement Behavioral Techniques, Environmental Modification, and sensory integration therapy, the results are often exponentially improved, and one can even often see not just an improved child, but a normal functioning child, one that can function normally in today’s hectic, stress filled world. Imagine the possibilities for a future where they are no longer held from…
(1) Baughman, F., Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Journal of the American Medical Assoc. April 28, 1999
Dr. Steve Nagel, D.C., CCWP, BSN has had specialized training in children with Neurosensory Disorders, is located in Longmont, Colorado and is giving a public lecture on this topic Thursday, September 16 at 6:00. Please call 720-340-4435 to reserve your seat.
Now imagine this going on INSIDE of you all the time. While trying learn in school, meet new friends, learn new life skills, clean your room, sit still, play with brothers and sisters… Children with Neurosensory Disorders live life like this on a day to day basis.
Neuro—having to do with the nervous system—essentially, the part of your body that is responsible for controlling and coordinating all functions in the human body.
Sensory—the part of the nervous system that detects information and sends it to the brain so the brain can correctly interpret it and respond appropriately to the person’s environment.
Imagine if we could help these children to “turn down the noise” so that they may appropriately learn and respond to their environment. Silence, no rain, no traffic, the television turned down, no fighting children, the road signs bigger, brighter, clearer.
All too often, we can do everything to try to help these children. We use behavior therapy to work on modifying behavior, so that they can attempt to function even with the “noise” turned up inside them. We utilize sensory integration therapy, which attempts to strengthen the sensory systems (helping the road sign to “shout louder”). Or, we modify the child’s environment so that they can appear to be functioning normally as the outside volume is “turned down.” Unfortunately, their internal environment is still in chaos.
These approaches may all be necessary and helpful, dependant on the particular child. All too often, these approaches help somewhat , but the child inevitably plateaus prior to reaching their potential. Or worse yet, begins to regress as the “noise” becomes too much to handle. The reason is because noise in never really “turned down” for them. Parents then are made of feel the only other solution is medication— Dr. Baughman was published in the Journal of American Medical Association in regards to ADHD--“Once a psychotropic drug courses though their brain, they are, for the first time, physically, neurologically, and biologically abnormal.”(1) In other words, one dose of Ritalin, Xanax, or any of the other brain altering drugs are taken, their brain is changed--forever.
So, can the internal noise be “turned down?” Fortunately, the answer is often yes. By identifying where and from what the “noise” is coming from (toxins in the environment, nutritional toxicity or deficiency, movement deficiency, decreased neurologic function), eliminating inflammation in the brain, recreating proper connections between the brain and the body, and making sure the lines of communication are functioning normally without distortion, we can turn down the internal noise.
When this happens, and we then implement Behavioral Techniques, Environmental Modification, and sensory integration therapy, the results are often exponentially improved, and one can even often see not just an improved child, but a normal functioning child, one that can function normally in today’s hectic, stress filled world. Imagine the possibilities for a future where they are no longer held from…
(1) Baughman, F., Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Journal of the American Medical Assoc. April 28, 1999
Dr. Steve Nagel, D.C., CCWP, BSN has had specialized training in children with Neurosensory Disorders, is located in Longmont, Colorado and is giving a public lecture on this topic Thursday, September 16 at 6:00. Please call 720-340-4435 to reserve your seat.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Neurosensory Disorders Seminar
September 16, 6:00 PM
It is not genetics, nor is it “bad parenting”
• Are you frustrated with the results of what you’ve tried?
• Would you like maximize your child’s current therapies?
• Has your child “Plateaued” with their current treatment?
• Are you frustrated with the results of what you’ve tried?
• Would you like maximize your child’s current therapies?
• Has your child “Plateaued” with their current treatment?
Neurosensory Disorders include, but are not limited to:
Autism
Asperger’s
ADD/ADHD
Learning disorders
Behavioral Issues
Coordination Problems
Oppositional Defiant Disorders
Repetitive Tendencies
Come to learn about new,
cutting edge research that could
be the missing piece to your
child’s behavioral tendencies.
Your child deserves the chance to function at their best!
September 16, 6:00 PM
Call today! 720.340.4435
Seating is Limited!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Upcoming Events at Answers!
- September 22th (6pm): Presentation
-Stress: Has it got a hold on you? Ways to break free and stay clear.
Seating is Limited. Please RSVP
- October 6th (5pm-7pm): Open House
- Presentation of what's to come for Answers! in 2011.
- Plus, meet Dr. Steve!
- October 27th (6pm): Presentation
- Boosting Immunity Naturally: Attack cold and flu season head on.
Seating is Limited. Please RSVP
Welcome Dr. Steve to Answers!
The team at Answers! is excited to welcome Dr. Steve Nagel, who will be joining forces with Answers! beginning September 22, 2010. Dr. Steve is one of just two Certified Chiropractic Wellness practitioners in the state of Colorado to complete a Post-Doctorate degree in this specific area of study. He has extensive knowledge and experience in pertinent wellness research, patient care approaches and methods to maximize the clinical effectiveness of treatment in the new wellness paradigm.
Dr. Steve has also completed extensive studies in Pediatric Care through the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association where he has learned advanced patient care approaches for children.
Dr. Steve is currently in the process of completing his Pettibon Practitioner Certification. This is the most advanced, state-of-the-art program to achieve lasting, permanent results in patient care.
Answers! is thrilled to have Dr. Steve join us in changing the face of healthcare! We are holding an Open House on October 6th from 5pm-7pm to welcome Dr. Steve and present details on the exciting direction Answers! is going in 2011.
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