Great big thanks to Amy for returning this week to share more information on her family’s journey to help Christopher. Last week Amy talked about Christopher’s symptoms that were most frustrating and challenging to him and others. She reported good improvements from previous cognitive behavioral therapy along with the new addition of Neurofeedback. After 20 sessions of Neurofeedback, Amy reported amazing changes in her son, which include:

  • being more compliant
  • being able to reason with adults much better
  • being much less reactive and having less tantrums
  • being able to fall asleep on his own, when his Mom is nearby versus in his room with him

From a sensory modulation perspective, Christopher needs an intense physical outlet each day in order to help keep his nervous system better balanced. He thrives on the fact that he has P.E. in school every day, and relies on this time to help him make his body feel better. He also makes time for physical activity at home on a frequent, if not daily basis and his parents are very supportive. Therefore, physical activity would never be taken away from him as a form of punishment. It’s a “given” in his household.

Amy’s next exciting venture is to jump into the world of alternative health and make some dietary changes. She is reading the book by Sheila Rogers, called “Natural Treatments for Tics & Tourette’s” which is serving to be an amazing resource book for people with tics, Tourette’s and other conditions such as ADHD.

Amy highlighted some of the book’s recommendations and stated that there’s more to be done than just reducing your child’s sugar intake. Big culprits that add to neurological disorders are food coloring, preservatives and processed sugar. Dietary supplements are showing to be invaluable, and allergies are reported to be a very large part of Tourette’s and Tic Disorders.

Although every child is different in their biological makeup, Amy was willing to share with everyone what Christopher is taking so far which includes: Juice Plus+, and Coromega (an omega 3 fatty acid product which comes in a great tasting chocolate or orange pudding consistency). Christopher’s thinking, anxiety and stress levels all improved within a few weeks of taking these products.

Amy’s tips for struggling parents:

There’s hope!! Although the interventions that have been done may not be a quick fix, you should see good progress. Amy’s family has spent 5 long years trying to help Christopher in any way they can and she feels like they are just scratching the surface. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it” she says, as nothing is better than being able to tell that your child’s body feels better.

Please listen to this episode for more information as Amy is an amazing wealth of knowledge and a true inspiration!

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