Your child is an amazing gift with very unique qualities and abilities. As a parent, you see so much in your child that others fail to appreciate. You hold many keys to unlocking your child’s potential so that others will begin to see the beauty, character, and capabilities that are often tucked away. As each key unlocks another door, your child will begin to blossom and launch. We will first focus on the physiological aspects that affect growth and development. These processes have neurobiological implications on learning and metabolic health which will greatly impact your child’s skill set both in the classroom and in life.
Hippocrates believed that all health begins in the gut as does much disease. He said “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. ” Your gut contains bacteria called your microbiome which sends direct signals to the brain. It is the gateway to the other body systems. It actually accounts for about 70% of the immune system. As we dig deeper, we will discuss the basic pillars of health that impact both cognition as well as physical and emotional health. Many of our children with special needs lack balance or that equilibrium that is required for them to thrive. Simply by implementing various lifestyle strategies, a child’s brain chemistry and physical endurance can be modified to create positive outcomes. We will begin to unravel all of this as we move forward. The big picture takeaway is that solutions with regard to learning and behavior cannot be compartmentalized but must be approached holistically with its core focus on optimal health. This prerequisite is what will leverage healing and give your child the wings he or she deserves. Let’s start peeling back the onion one layer at a time.
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