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If you think your child just might have ADHD, you will have to think about getting a proper diagnosis. Then, if that is confirmed, you will have to face up to the problem of treatment. In this article I want to give you a quick start up pack so you know what the essentials are and how to go on. If you have noticed a few strange things about your child, you might well need ADHD help. What are the symptoms? There are three types of ADHD, the Hyperactive/impulsive Type, Inattention Type and the Combined Type which incorporates the first two. Signs to look out for are the following. Your child may be constantly in motion and will never sit still. There could also be impulsive behavior, plus a lot of...

Did you know that amphetamine drugs such as Dexedrine, Adderall and Dextrostat have been approved for children of three years and upwards? I cannot believe that such drugs could be used on a three year old. Could this be the best treatment for ADHD at such a tender age? Given that one in 16 children has ADHD and that more and more children are being diagnosed earlier, this is alarming news as treatments for ADHD are mostly psychostimulants and nothing else. Is this the best we can do? According to the blurb on the box, amphetamines can reduce restlessness in hyperactive patients or who cannot concentrate or might have unstable emotions. Have you ever seen a three year concentrate and what is his...

Dr. Nelson Mañé Chiropractic Neurologist with a sub specialty training in Childhood Neuro-behavioral disorders who treats ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tampa with a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach stated “Many parents are under the impression that ASD are genetic and therefore to expect improvement in the child is foolish and that the situation is hopeless.”  In Fact, much of the current scientific literature points the cause of ASD toward Epigenetic and not Genetics.  If ASD were truly caused by genetics then there would not be any improvements in the patients.  “I think we have all heard of an autistic child who improved with dietary changes, visual or auditory...

If your child or teen has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during the summer, or winter months, and if your child or teen is not a danger to himself or to someone else, we recommend that you try diet and nutritional interventions first and see if they work. Try our Eating Program/Diet and order the VAXA products "Attend" and "Extress". Use them for at least 60 days along with the Eating Program/Diet. It will take 30 to 45 days to really know whether or not this will be sufficient as an intervention. Give it time. The Eating Program for ADHD is effective in about 25% of cases just by itself. The Attend is effective in 70% of cases by itself. When combined in a strategy...

If you're wondering about whether an herbal ADHD treatment will help your child, read on. In this article, you will find out what makes these treatments so effective, what to look for in a good supplement and two other important steps you can take to help your child. Before we get into the benefits of using an herbal ADHD treatment, let's talk about prescription ADHD drugs to give you perspective on the differences between these treatments. While drugs work for some kids, they actually make other kids' symptoms much worse. For instance, some kids become more agitated, more reactive and even aggressive. Other kids suffer from the side effects of these drugs, which are dependent on the drug, but...

From many of my previous recordings, you can understand how big of an issue constipation can be for many children with Autism. Tru Fiber is an excellent fiber supplement that you can get from New Beginnings. Tru Fiber is a granule type of fiber supplement that is very easy to mix into water or juice. It does not have a bad taste and the kids in my practice take it very well. The normal dosing amount for Tru Fiber ranges from ½ scoop to 1 scoop anywhere from 1 to 3 times per day. Each child is different and so the exact dosage will depend on your child and what helps them. A pretty effective dose of this Fiber for many children in my practice is 1 scoop twice per day. And while Tru Fiber is an...

A Biomedical Autism Doctor Explains Why Autism Treatment Can Be Costly Money is always as issue when it comes to medical care. This is particularly true for parents seeking treatment options for their autistic child. In many cases insurance companies do not pay (or pay limited amounts) for even traditional services such as speech, occupational or behavioral therapy. Unfortunately, insurance coverage for biomedical interventions such as supplement therapy, diagnostic medical testing, dietary services, etc. is limited as well. There is no doubt that medical care is expensive - particularly when someone is paying out of pocket. However, in many cases it has to be done if a parent wants to get...

A Biomedical Autism intervention Doctor Explains: The implementation of biomedical therapies for individuals with an autism-spectrum disorder is process of both investigation and patience. The investigative part is determining effectiveness of a therapy versus another, and the patience aspect is critical because some therapies act more quickly than others, and learning to track progress both on a physical level and cognitive level is critical. For example, for many individuals Methyl-B12 therapy can act very quickly with positive benefits seen in 4 to 6 weeks. Examples are better attention, more eye contact and more appropriate speech. Whereas, a treatment such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy...

Biomedical treatments for Autism, including methyl B-12 injection therapy, have helped many children. Throughout my years in practice, I have met many people who have been helped by methyl B-12 injections so when I met a mother and her young son with Autism about a year and a half ago I was not surprised when she asked for methyl B-12 injections for her son. Her son was experiencing typical attention issues and also had a language delay. But then she also told me that she had trouble with attention for years herself and wanted to try methyl B-12 injections for herself as well. At their six week follow up appointment I checked with them to see how things were going. Her son was progressing fine and...

There is more options available for autism treatments nowadays due to progress in biomedical research. One of them worth mentioning is the combined treatment using chelation and GFCF (that is gluten-free, casein-free diet) to treat autism. This is because in most of the autistic kids that is observed, there is a lack of certain enzymes to digest or break down the gluten and casein bonds, which are basic substances found in wheat and dairy respectively. As a result, improperly digested proteins in foods will then travel through blood and enter the blood-brain barrier, causing disruption to the neuro-transmission and affects the child's behaviour, speech, motor function skills and attention. It is...

Autism And Stimming As parents hard work to find effective treatments for autism, many of the usual symptoms their children rating will be able to continue. In the majority of cases, this often includes some engender of 'stimming'. Stimming is an extremely average autism symptom that includes insured repeated behaviors or movements. These behaviors are self-stimulating and consist of repetitive behaviors the are performed to stimulate the senses. Autism And Stimming Examples of stimming add clapping, running in circles, humming, or manipulating objects (such as bending straws or ripping paper). Though stimming behaviors may appear to be unnecessary or even unsuitable to some situations, they're not...

Many children have special needs. They may need to have the ability to interact with a cat, dog, or other furry friend can really have a positive impact on their quality of life. Interacting with a pet can sometimes enhance recovery following a very serious illness. It can change their quality of life. Having the pet interact with a pet can sometimes make the recovery following a serious illness. It can change their behavior, create a sense of responsibility and even improve their ability to participate in some type of great treatment. Animal assisted therapy can create special bonds for the effectiveness of the child's healing and for bonds to be met as well. Many children have had a terrible thing...

If you are a father of a special needs child and reading this article, hooray! I am so happy that you are involved in your child's life! I really want to congratulate and encourage you. If you are a mother reading this article, and you will like your husband or spouse to become more involved with sharing in the responsibility and joys of raising your special needs child, please share this information with him! I want to encourage both parents to stay involved and really understand that you have a specific role in your child's education and life. It is sad but true that about 80% of the families with children with significant special needs get divorced. This makes it very difficult for the children...

There are many products, food items, and food supplements that can supposedly help a child with autism. The number of such products in the market is a proof that there is an overwhelming need for such, and that the number of people with autism are growing by the minute. If you take a good look at the available products in the market claiming to provide help for autistic children, you will definitely see how varied and numerous they are. From acai berry to enzymes, there is a vast array of autism supplements available. Many of these products are obviously helpful, such as the use of probiotics and antioxidants. Some, on the other hand, are somewhat surprising, such as melatonin. One of the more...

Every supplement is unique in its effect on our bodies. And as I work with a patient on supplement therapy, my first consideration is to cover our basis nutritionally. I know that many children with Autism have limited diets. So to help in filling in those holes nutritionally I will usually begin by recommending a good multi-vitamin, a multi-mineral, antioxidants of some type, possibly some zinc, and also calcium and magnesium. This helps to add back in nutrients that may be missing with a limited diet. Then from there I can recommend other supplements based on specific problems the individual may be facing. When a child has an issue with anxiety I may suggest supplements such as Gaba, Taurine or...

ticletext"> 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 that all neurons (nerve cells) need fuel and activation to survive. Fuel is glucose and oxygen. Here we focus on oxygen. Neurons need oxygen. Anemia from iron deficiency causes hypoxia (lack of oxygen). Anemia (AmE) or anæmia/anaemia (BrE) (from the Ancient Greek Ἀναιμία anaîmia, meaning “without blood...

Let's discuss a little about the benefits of cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has become a very important remedy in the Autism community for many years. Many children show positive benefits with the use of this oil. It has essential fats that help the brain develop like EPA and DHA. This is also rich in natural vitamin A which is very important for eye health as well. Dr. Megson is a researcher who found many years ago that many children with Autism seem to have problems with visual stimming. This could include side glancing, flicking their fingers in front of their eyes, or other things from a visual standpoint. Many of these children found benefits in as little as a teaspoon or two per day of cod...

There is an issue with regression that comes up frequently in my practice. Oftentimes, this regression will happen following a course of antibiotic treatment or following antifungal treatments, and rather than improvement, you see regression. Antifungal treatments can include prescriptions such as Nystatin, Diflucan or Nizoral or herbal remedies like oregano oil, grapefruit seed extract, etc. If you see a worsening in behavior along the lines of irritability, aggression, self injury or withdrawal, you could be seeing signs of an underlying bacterial problem. A common bacteria that many children on the Autism spectrum deal with is called clostridia. There are many types of clostridia bacteria, one...

Biomedical Treatment For Autism I'd like to discuss my feelings about biomedical interventions for Autism and talk about the reasons why I think it is important to begin a biomedical approach for your child. I lecture around the country and talk on these videos on my website about how important biomedical intervention is. But one thing to recognize is that when we look to implement a biomedical protocol whether that is through diet, supplements, etc, we are really assessing the underlying medical issues. What that can entail is the use of diagnostic testing, urine, stool, blood, etc. in order to look for imbalances. The imbalances could be nutritional like vitamins and minerals, essential fats or...

1. Evaluating The Right Treatment When Dealing With Autism There are many types of treatment to choose from when dealing with autism – this could be behavior patterns, biomedical or educational and even regarding food habits. But for a person who has no insurance or who is not wealthy, the prices are formidable for treatment. The way that you can determine if your child is getting the best is to do your own monitoring. This way you can see what works best for the child and if the treatment is actually producing results, and you can eliminate other forms of treatment that are not doing your child any good. The way to do an evaluation is to take into account what the person’s skills are before the...

Inflammation is known to be a big problem in chronic illness. Inflammation is always a problem in degenerative conditions we see in our country like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and cancer, and it is even more problematic when the inflammation is chronic. We also see a problem with inflammation in Autism, especially neurological inflammation. There are several markers that can indicate inflammation that may be impacting these kids neurologically, tumor necrosis factor and interferon gamma are two. Many children with Autism can have an issue with digestive inflammation and particularly, inflammatory bowel disease. But any type of inflammation whether it is in the gut, the...

The issue of regression comes up quite often in my practice. Specifically I’d like to cover the issue of regression following antibiotic use or antifungal treatment. For example, your child has recently been on an antibiotic or antifungal prescriptions like Nystatin, Diflucan or Nizoral or herbal treatments like oregano oil or grapefruit seed extract and instead of improvement in behavior you see regression. And specifically you see a worsening of behavior in regards to greater irritability, aggression, self injury and withdrawal. The most common cause is some type of underlying bacterial issue. Clostridia is a common bacteria present in many children on the spectrum. There are quite a few...

I wanted to quickly cover the topic of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is also known as HBOT. Many children find hyperbaric oxygen therapy to be very effective for a couple of reasons. Through testing it has been found that it can be common for many children to lack blood flow to certain parts of the brain. Often times this lack of blood flow is to the temporal lobes which are on the side of the head and can really impact things like speech. Often times it is inflammation that can cause a lack of blood flow. We understand that neuro inflammation and immune mediated inflammation can inhibit blood flow, causing problems in speech. The oxygen carrying capabilities and metabolic functioning of the...

This is part 2 of the 3 part video series on probiotics. I want to expand on what we talked about in video one which was multi-floral probiotic supplements. As a recap, a multi-floral probiotic provides overall digestive support in the form of a variety of strains of probiotic. The Probiotic Support Formula and Therbiotic Complete are two forms of multi-floral probiotic supplements that I mentioned. Then I also talked about the use of a probiotic called Culturelle. Culturelle is a probiotic that is more target specific, meaning it is used to address a specific issue that the individual is dealing with. Culturelle is a probiotic called acidophilus GG which targets a certain strain of bacteria in the...

I have discussed in previous recordings about gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease and the differences between the two. And we've also discussed how, for many kids with special needs, gluten creates peptides which are small amino acid chains, that can have a drug like effect on their brain chemistry. Gluten can create a situation where serotonin is produced in excess in the digestive tract when it is not broken down adequately. We know that serotonin is an influential neurochemical that affects mood and states of happiness but it also can be involved in learning. Many people are given antidepressants because they need help maintaining adequate levels of serotonin in the brain. And for many children...

The history of dyslexia is actually longer than most people might think-nearly 150 years. To further put that into perspective, autism was only identified and treated as a learning disability 100 years ago-and the signs of autism are more prominent. The biggest challenge researchers have had to overcome over the last century and a half has been the fact that dyslexia has no outward symptoms beyond the dyslexic's inability to read, write or do arithmetic. As early as the 1860s it has been noted that people who suffered from brain damage in such a way that restricted blood flow through the brain would have trouble reading and speaking. This condition was called aphasia and was thought to be brought on...

Dyslexia is learning disability with the brain where you see words and numbers backwards. In some cases people do not know they are dyslexic until they are in school. The classic symptoms these people experience are usually trouble reading or writing. A Sign of Creativity It's important to understand that learning disabilities do not mean you are stupid. In many cases it's quite the opposite. In fact dyslexia could be a sign or creativity or intelligence. There are many famous people who have this disorder. The following 3 people are examples of individuals who were not only dyslexic, but were creative as well: Leonardo de Vinchi: was an architect and painter. Tom Cruise: is a famous actor whom has...