If you’re confused about the cause of dyslexia, you’re not alone. It seems there are a dozen theories all claiming to find the ‘real’ reason why some people struggle so much with learning to read. When I first plunged into this line of work–I was confused and overwhelmed myself. There was more information than I…
Continue ReadingYou have heard thousands of times how movement is good for circulation and heart health, but many parents are surprised to hear about the significant impact that movement–specific movements–can have on improving their child’s ability to stay calm, focused and to effectively learn. Problems with Fine & Gross Motor Skills Poor coordination, balance, fine motor…
Continue ReadingIf your child struggles with learning and behaviour then they likely have weak connections in a higher brain level called executive function the brain’s CEO. Children, like adults, require executive function to accomplish a multitude of daily tasks like getting ready for school, focusing in class and homework completion. This mental skill set is responsible…
Continue ReadingWhat is Dyslexia? Understanding what dyslexia looks like for different individuals as well as at different ages and situations is essential to overcoming it. The sooner the signs of dyslexia are recognized the easier it is to overcome. However, even adults who have lived with it for a lifetime can still overcome it with the…
Continue ReadingThe high incidence of picky-eating among children with learning and behaviour disorders is no coincidence and has been reported by researchers since the 1940’s. I see it my office everyday–and it is practically a hallmark of autism spectrum. Picky eating can not only be the result of imbalances taking place in the body but can…
Continue ReadingThere is an expression in the nutrition world that goes, “no zinc, no think.’ Zinc is the second nutrient I always check for when working with children who have brain disorders because zinc is essential for proper functioning of the nervous system and for brain activity. It also has a key role in immunity and…
Continue ReadingIt seems every parent I talk with is having struggles with mealtimes and picky eating. It’s not uncommon to hear that a child won’t eat anything except four or five select foods. I’ve come to realise that parents today have a cultural phobia of previous generations’ “clean your plate” approach to eating. Unfortunately, the permissive…
Continue ReadingHow Does Reading Happen? Brain imaging research shows that poor readers have fewer reading brain circuits and in the wrong places. This makes reading laborious and too slow for good comprehension. Remedial reading alone will rarely fix this problem. A brain plasticity intervention like Cellfield is required. Beginner readers use the parieto-temporal of the brain…
Continue ReadingThe Short Cut to Improving Learning and Behaviour If your child is struggling with learning or behaviour, it does not mean they have a ‘bad brain’. Contrary to popular belief, ‘star students’ are not born – their brains have strong connections in areas of the brain that enable successful learning. School struggles can simply indicate…
Continue ReadingWhat Can Cause an Unhealthy Gut Flora Understanding what causes an unhealthy gut flora in your child is the first step in learning how to heal brain disorders related to the brain-gut axis. This will also help to prevent future imbalances so that you can ensure your child has optimal brain health and function. Gut…
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