Brain 101 Video
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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. [...]
Presentation at Hillsborough Community College
I am speaking tonight at H.C.C on Hemispheric Integration Therapy at the Dale Mabry Campus for those of you who are local and interested please call the office for details. Sorry about the last minute notification. 813-935-4744
The Word is Spreading
Patients often ask me why other medical disciplines are not looking into these types of concepts such as neuroplasticity. In fact, they are, it will just take a while for these types of approaches to become more mainstream. This link will connect you to a post that is a little bit ” thick ” in [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder: He No Longer Has a Lazy Eye
This is the case of a six-year-old child who presented with a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. He is also hyperactive. He has tantrums and can become aggressive. He has difficulty with social situations. He can be very intelligent in particular with regard to things that he enjoys such as dinosaurs and maps. He is a picky [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group
Last night we had our monthly support group meeting here in Tampa at Casa Mexicana in Tampa. As usual, I got to enjoy myself and learn more about the community. We have a group of parents that know so much about things such as I.E.P.s, home schooling and parking permits. One of our most experienced [...]
My Frustration
I have a 9 year old autistic boy who on his first visit complained of chronic painful constipation as well as other symptoms commonly associated with autism. His abdomen was clearly bloated. He came to me after having previously been to various D.A.N. doctors including one with a very positive reputation. I asked the mom [...]
