Archive for June, 2009
Autism Spectrum Patients: From the Frying Pan Into the Fire
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One of the most common alternative treatments offered by the biomedical community (including D.A.N. practitioners of which I am one) regarding treatment of patients on the autism spectrum involves the gluten free diet. This treatment has been known to help [...]
“ADHD, Overweight and Obesity: The chicken or the egg?” … asks Tampa Bay Dr. Nelson Mane.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated with over weight and obesity. This relationship has been established in the scientific literature yet not well understood. We see from the studies below that children and adults with ADHD are more likely to be overweight when not medicated. We also see that ADHD children who are medicated are more likely [...]
ADHD TREATMENT: Tampa Dr. Nelson Mane says, “BEWARE”
Being the parent of a child with ADHD requires a lot of discipline and consistency. Our approach combines positive aspects of a sensory motor hemispheric approach with a negative aspects including removal of things known to be associated with epigenetic triggers. The sensory motor integration requires consistency in order to make progress toward long [...]
ADHD: Tampa Dr. Nelson Mane Warns, “Are you aware that ADHD medication may stunt your child’s growth?”
While most are aware that the stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD can cause side effects such as decreased appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, constipation, insomnia and nervousness. Many are not aware that there is some evidence to suggest these may stunt your child’s growth. As a Doctor who treats children with ADHD, I am always [...]
Asperger’s Syndrome: Tampa Dr. Nelson Mane States “Children with Asperger’s Syndrome are Good Candidates for Hemispheric Integration Therapy”
Functional neurology deals with affecting neurologic pathways or areas of the brain that are under functioning (A functional disconnect syndrome with regard to an Asperger’s child). This assumes that there are no structural problems in the anatomy and children with Asperger’s Syndrome are just this type of situation. Their neurological workup that might [...]
Tampa Dr. Nelson Mane States, “Autism and Picky Eaters Require Specific Treatment and Analysis”
It is well known that children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders tend to be picky eaters. This is probably associated with the fact that they show sensory intake processing deficiencies. Sometimes they only eat food due to its texture as they often can not really taste it. This can [...]
Autism: Autism treatment a functional neurologic approach.
Is there one problem spot that can explain all the symptoms in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders? In neurology the doctor always wants to localize the lesion (where is the problem.) This can be longitudinally (up or down) or laterally (side to side). Most of these children have sensory motor issues. That is, most have [...]
“Autism Treatment: Anemia Could be a Factor”, States Tampa Dr. Mane
ADHD and all the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ADHD, Aspergers, Tourettes, OCD, Autism) are childhood neurobehavioral disorders. Many times these disorders are so complex and can be so emotional that we lose sight of basic neurophysiology. Certainly we all agree that these disorders have a neurological component. As such, it should be remembered [...]
Tampa Dr. Nelson Mane asks, “Is The Basal Ganglia implicated in ADHD and Autism.”
As a physician who treats ADHD and ASD in children I am frequently asked if there are any structural changed that can be found in the brain from ADHD. Although there are some changes that are seen on an MRI, no hard lesions are usually found. Some variations such as an increase in [...]
Is your autistic or ADHD child on a gluten free diet?
Gluten free diets are very popular among alternative treatments to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Autism Syndrome includes disorders such as ADHD, Aspergers, Turret’s, and Autism. The concept is that an inflammatory response to gluten is causing or contribution to the child’s Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms. Anecdotally we all know of children that have improved on [...]
