Supporting Childhood Devlopment with Functional Neurology- ADHD, Behavior, School, Sports, Sleep
The Axon Method for Neurodevelopment: Full Brain-Body-Mind Support
Welcome to Axon Integrative Health, where we take a holistic approach to neurodevelopment challenges.
Brain Regions and Hemisphericity: Generalizations and Tasks of the Brain
The brain is divided into regions and hemispheres, each responsible for different tasks and functions. Understanding these generalizations helps us tailor interventions to address specific neurodevelopmental needs:
- Left Hemisphere: Often associated with logical thinking, language, and analytical tasks.
- Right Hemisphere: Typically involved in creative thinking, spatial awareness, and holistic processing.
- Frontal Lobes: Crucial for executive functions, decision-making, and social behavior.
- Temporal Lobes: Important for memory and auditory processing.
- Parietal Lobes: Involved in sensory processing and spatial orientation.
- Occipital Lobes: Primarily responsible for visual processing.
- Primitive Reflexes: Frontal Development – ADHD, Writing, Learning, Behavior
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements present at birth that should integrate as the brain matures. When these reflexes persist, they can impact frontal lobe development, leading to issues such as ADHD, difficulties with writing, learning challenges, and behavioral problems. Addressing these reflexes through targeted therapies can support healthy development and function.
Eye Movements: Full Brain Regulation and Organization – Reading, ADHD, Behavior
Eye movements play a critical role in regulating and organizing brain function. Proper eye movement coordination supports reading skills, attention regulation (particularly in ADHD), and overall behavior. Exercises to improve eye tracking, focusing, and coordination can enhance these abilities and promote better brain organization.
Movement Patterns: Cerebellar Development – Learning
The cerebellum is essential for coordinating movement and supporting learning. Developing proper movement patterns through activities like balance exercises, fine motor tasks, and gross motor activities can enhance cerebellar function and support cognitive and academic performance.
Metabolic Systems, Gut Health, Microbiome
The health of metabolic systems, gut health, and the microbiome significantly influence neurodevelopment. A balanced diet, proper nutrient intake, and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can improve overall brain function and development. Addressing metabolic insufficiencies and supporting gut health through targeted nutrition and supplements can positively impact neurodevelopment.
Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary bodily functions and plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and homeostasis. Proper ANS regulation is vital for overall health and development. Techniques such as breathwork, stress management, and biofeedback can help regulate the ANS, promoting better neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Comprehensive Support
At Axon Integrative Health, we are committed to supporting neurodevelopment with the latest research-backed treatments and personalized care plans. Together, we can address the root causes of neurodevelopmental challenges and enhance overall brain-body-mind health.
We look forward to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness.
Progressing past a neurodevelopmental delay takes time and effort, typically we will address and guide the Axon Big 5 – Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise, Breath, and Community followed by specifics for gut health, neurotransmitter balance, metabolic regulation, inflammatory control, musculoskeletal control, movement patterns, pain regulation, and brain connectivity. During all of this we are actively working to stimulate various areas of the brain through targets functional NeuroRehab exercises and techniques (possibles: Neuromuscular ReEducation, Physical Medicine, Chiropractic Care (not just the adjustment), NeuroAcupuncture, Sensory Motor Integration, Photobiomodulation, TLNS, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, TMS, tDCS, neurofeedback, functional movement, compression therapy, dry needling, PEMF, Audio Visual Entrainment, IV therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen, supplements). We implement therapies for all layers of your “health onion” and for each section of Brain Body Mind that needs it – targeted, just for you.
