Biomedical Treatment of Sensory Integration Disorder

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For those of you who know your child has SID (Sensory Integration Disorder) or, as it is often called, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), I don’t need to tell you that kids who have sensory pain can be a nightmare to parent.  A nightmare to discipline.  A nightmare to figure out.  A nightmare for teachers.  A nightmare…

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If your child is developmentally delayed, you need to understand more about motor planning.

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How’s that for a blog title????? Children diagnosed with autism and ADHD have tremendous difficulty with motor planning.  New areas of research are showing that motor planning problems can be prevented, treated and reversed.  So, what does that mean for your child?  Better communication, less sensory issues (which means more social interaction), openness to new…

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Improving eye contact in children diagnosed with autism

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Does your child look out of the sides of their eyes? Does your child watch their fingers while they move them in front of their eyes or tract them along surfaces? Does your child like to watch wheels spinning? Does your child look away from people instead of seeking eye contact? Eye contact is a…

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All your Questions about Biomedical Treatment Answered!

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Dr. Sonya answers the most popular questions that are asked by families looking into biomedical treatment.   1.       What is biomedical treatment? Biomedical treatment is an individualized medical treatment program to prevent and treat developmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome and Speech Language Delay (Apraxia, Dyspraxia). 2.       What type childhood disorders can benefit…

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Yeast and clostridia overgrowth in autism

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Ground breaking research is linking microbes in the gut to autism I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. William Shaw a few weeks ago.  Dr. Shaw is the Director of Great Plains Laboratory and is the person responsible for first linking abnormal fungal metabolites from yeast overgrowth to Autism Spectrum Disorder.  With a background in…

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Yeast Symptoms and Spring Regression in Autism

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MORE THAN 50% OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WILL HAVE BEHAVIOURAL REGRESSION IN THE SPRING DUE TO YEAST SYMPTOMS  What are some signs of yeast symptoms increasing in the Spring?  Is your child acting more silly and goofy than usual? Are you seeing any toe walking? Does your daughter have itchiness in the vaginal area? Is…

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Methyl B12 Injections – Autism Treatment

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Methyl B12 Injections in Autism Treatment   What is Methyl-B12 (B12)? B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin “family” with five unique family members that each do different things.  Out of the B12 family, only methyl-B12  activates the methionine/homocysteine biochemical pathway directly due to its methyl donor which leads to more “fuel” to the brain. B12 in…

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Brain Fuel – Food For Thought

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Brain Fuel was developed by Dr. Sonya Doherty in conjunction with her sister, a biomedical toxicologist and naturopathic doctor specializing in fertility treatment.  The Brain Fuel ingredients are based on the most recent research on essential fatty acids and development. Brain Fuel is used to promote language, social and cognitive development for children with autism,…

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Summary of Biomedical Treatments

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Promoting development with biomedical treatments is a complex journey.  There are multiple aspects to address including digestive impairment, immune dysregulation, nutritional deficiency, autoimmunity, methylaiton defects, toxicity and oxidative stress. Treatment protocols need to be designed to address individual concerns that are identified by testing.  It takes years to help children achieve their optimal development and…

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