Doing Something New

   
     When seeking treatments and therapies for a struggling child, it is sometimes difficult to know which directions to go and what paths to take.  The well trodden path offers many medication choices, routine trips to psychologists and psychiatrists, visits for Speech, OT, PT, individualized education programs (I.E.Ps)....  all of those angles of therapeutic care have their place and all have been integral parts of Caleb's progress.  For each one, we have been eternally and incredibly grateful.  But suppose there were a different option?  What if there were a path that merged alongside these others, offering a way to allow the brain and the body to work in harmony as God designed?  What if that path paved the way for success WITHOUT medication??? 

     We are taking a leap and trying something new and I am so excited to see where this path takes us.  Today, Caleb began participating in a Neurosensory Program at McFadden Chiropractic Wellness Center in Sewickley, PA.  The program is designed to target neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder and Learning Disorders.  This program has a three-pronged approach and is tailored to each individual based on the areas of need.  Through specific and individual chiropractic treatments, dietary and nutritional recommendations, and neurointegrative movement therapy, the desired outcome is for each individual to maximize their fullest innate potential.  It's in there!  I'm looking forward to seeing it come to the surface. 

     It was incredibly easy for Caleb to feel at ease and comfortable with Dr. Jim.  He was treated with respect and received openly and warmly.  There's a light-hearted and fun atmosphere in the office, so any anxiety quickly left once he entered the room.  Everything was explained thoroughly, but at a level that Caleb could understand.  It's important that he understand this process so that he can feel confident about investing the work into it.  It's also critical that a doctor/patient relationship be built on a foundation of mutual trust and open communication.  I'd say we are off to a great start!  Stay tuned!!!