Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Functional Disconnect Syndrome
A major part of Hemispheric Integration Therapy and the functional neurology approach to the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders deals with the term “Functional Disconnect Syndrome.” A Functional Disconnect Syndrome is a situation where connections between neuronal pools do not work at a level synchronized enough for normal behavioral and executive function of the human brain to [...]
Little Things That Could be the Start of Something Big
When I stared this blog, I originally intended to just write about Autism from the doctors perspective. I thought that this would be different and not something I had seen out on the web. My patient’s parents convinced me to broaden the scope of converstion as this subject is immense in the way that it touches peoples lives. [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Leaky Brain?
Many in the autism community, especially those interested in biomedical solutions are familiar with the concept of leaky gut or intestinal hyper permeability. Many however, are not familiar with the concept of a leaky brain. I was asked the other day by the mom of a child with ADHD if she should give her child [...]
Attention Deficit Disorder and Jail: A Case Study
Attention Deficit Disorder and A.D.H.D. has been linked to associated negative social ramifications such as increased rates of incarceration,substance abuse, higher pregnancy rates anxiety and depression. This month we had an interesting case present to the office regarding a young adult male with ADHD who was looking at jail time. He was on probation [...]
