Brain 101 Video
Those of you that have heard me speak regarding autism spectrum disorders as it relates to functional neurology and hemispheric integration therapy many times here me discuss brain development from the bottom up and also brain function from side to side. Although this is an older video it’s still briefly discusses brain development and function from [...]
Neuroplasticity???
One of the major concepts of functional neurology is that of neuroplasticity. That is, to understand how the functional neurology and hemispheric integration therapy can help your child, you must understand that the brain can change and be rewired. The book then I always recommend that my presentations is the book entitled “The Brain That [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorders: International Adoptions
I have been warned that writing about possible problems with international adoptions might upset some in the international adoption community. Yet, I feel compelled to write this article. One, because this information should be available to those making a decision regarding these types of adoptions. Also, because it is a perfect example of how sensory [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Motor Cognitive Binding
Functional neurology and hemispheric integration therapy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders at times uses a concept called the motor cognitive binding in the treatment of these children. This is based on the fact that balance and coordination are the number one comorbidity associated with these types of conditions. That is to say that [...]
Autism and Alzheimers
Many times after I make a presentation regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and functional neurology or Hemispheric Integration Therapy and I am asked, how I was able to pick this up so quickly. The answer is that for many years those of us who were practicing functional neurology were doing the same types of exams and treatments on [...]
A Mercury Activist Call to Action
Mercury levels whether from vaccines or elsewhere are certainly on the list of epigenetic triggers associated with autism spectrum disorders. For children and their families who are currently on the autism spectrum looking forward is definitely something that can be both therapeutic to the family as well as others. Those who have had that epigenetic [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Sixth Sense
The functional neurology and Hemispheric Integration Therapy model for Autism Spectrum Disorders views sensory input as a major factor affecting and influencing those with Autism. I often say that most people are aware of the fact that if you damage the brain you will see changes in the body. We are all familiar with someone [...]
Asperger’s Syndrome: Tips From a Recent Case
Asperger’s Syndrome is a milder condition on the autism spectrum where the individuals are known for being highly intelligent yet have difficulty with social situations. Often as a child they are known as “Little professors” as they are smart and may show interest in scientific subjects such as dinosaurs or science fiction themes such as [...]
