Story At-A-Glance Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) involves difficulties with how the brain interprets and makes sense of sounds, despite normal hearing sensitivity in tests. The auditory processing pathway involves multiple steps: sound detection by the ears, neural transmission, complex brain processing (involving temporal processing, binaural integration, pattern recognition, discrimination, …
The Importance of Bilateral Integration: Helping Children Coordinate Both Sides of the Body and Brain
Story at-a-glance Bilateral integration is the brain's ability to coordinate both sides of the body, essential for activities from tying shoes to reading and writing The corpus callosum, the bridge connecting the brain's hemispheres, facilitates communication for efficient bilateral movement and learning Children with bilateral integration challenges often struggle with reading (tracking across …
Exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children with Learning Disabilities: What Parents Should Know
Story at a Glance: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, increasing oxygen levels in body tissues by up to 300% Research shows HBOT may benefit brain function through increased oxygenation, reduced inflammation, and enhanced neuroplasticity Studies indicate potential improvements in attention, working memory, and executive function for children with …
The Hidden Impact of Environmental Toxins on Children’s Brain Development and Learning
Story At-A-Glance Children's developing brains are uniquely vulnerable to environmental toxins due to rapid neural growth, synaptic pruning, ongoing myelination, and physiological factors like higher absorption rates and immature detoxification systems. Common neurotoxins include heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (BPA, phthalates, flame retardants), pesticides …
Vestibular System Dysfunction: Understanding Balance, Coordination and Learning Connections
Story At-A-Glance The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, is often oversimplified as just our "balance system," but plays a crucial role in development, learning, and everyday functioning. Beyond balance, the vestibular system influences muscle tone, eye movement control, spatial orientation, bilateral coordination, attention regulation, and emotional security. Vestibular dysfunction …