Scientific American reports on a new study that shows kids with autism were slower to integrate stimuli from different senses. The article, “Autism Might Slow Brain’s Ability to Integrate Input From Multiple Senses“, provides possible explanations for behavioral differences in autistic children. The article and the research upon which it is based, that was originally [...]
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics shows that picky eating may be one of the early signs of autism. The study was conducted at the University of Bristol by a team of researchers including Pauline Emmett, a nutritionist. Time.com reports on this study in their article “Is Picky Eating an Early Sign of Autism?”:
The Boston Globe reports on Sensory Processing Disorder the in the following article, “A touchy situation. Clothes feel scratchy, hugs are shrugged off – coping with sensations can be a problem, but is it a disease?“:
Ana can sit on the couch for only about five minutes before it’s time to move. First she rides her [...]
Brain Balance Center in Vernon Hills (Chicago) was recently featured in the article “Holistic treatment offers hope for local family” from DailyHerald.com:
Naperville resident Alissa Andrew, a former special education teacher and stay-at-home mother of two, tried everything to help her 5-year-old daughter, Lily, with sensory processing issues.
Lily Andrew, 5, showed improvement after sessions at Brain [...]
Watch the following video feature spot that aired on WGN-TV Chicago about how the Brain Balance Program® has helped children overcome issues associated with lack of focus and socialization often associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Learning Disorders.