dyspraxia

Chiropractic Care helps a 3 year old boy with Pervasive Developmental Disorder

2018-07-12T17:58:18-04:00

Disorders that involve a delay in development of social and communication skills are typically grouped together into a category named Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Symptoms that arise from PDD can be evident during infancy and are most commonly identified before a child turns 3 years old. Difficulty using and understanding language, trouble relating to others, avoid changing their routine or going to unfamiliar environments as well as repetitive purposeless body movements are some of the various symptoms that are frequently cited in individuals with PDD. The condition of PDD is included within the autism spectrum. A cure for PDD has yet [...]

Chiropractic Care helps a 3 year old boy with Pervasive Developmental Disorder2018-07-12T17:58:18-04:00

Progress Displayed in Autistic Behaviours after Chiropractic Care

2018-05-10T22:10:20-04:00

The neurodevelopmental disorder labelled as autism is defined by the atypical social interaction and communication where the individual uses repetitive behaviours and mannerisms. In New Zealand, about one in every one hundred people is affected by this disorder. The cause of this disorder is unidentified but some hypothesize that the main factors that play a role in autism are environmental, biological and genetic. Individuals with autism suffer from impairments in social interactions, both verbal and non-verbal communication and exhibit repetitive or reserved behavioural patterns during activities and interests. The first patient in this case study was a 20 year old autistic male who had [...]

Progress Displayed in Autistic Behaviours after Chiropractic Care2018-05-10T22:10:20-04:00

Chiropractic Care Benefits a Patient with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

2018-02-23T20:56:28-05:00

The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been on the rise for years and the disorder is now believed to be one of the most frequent neurobehavioural disorders that affect children. ADHD typically originates during childhood and the effects can be lifelong. This disorder affects males three times more frequently than females. Those who suffer from ADHD are also more inclined to develop conduct disorder, antisocial behaviour, and drug abuse. Children with ADHD are at an increased risk of burns, fractures, head trauma and food poisoning. The treatment for this disorder is done with the use of drugs which are aimed to decrease symptoms [...]

Chiropractic Care Benefits a Patient with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)2018-02-23T20:56:28-05:00
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