Dr. Amber Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP works with children that are struggling with ADD/ADHD
and the symptoms affecting the family. There are an exorbitant amount of children being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, some misdiagnosed. A child with these difficulties has no way out unless a family seeks guidance. In most cases families are only given the option to medicate. It is important for parents and teachers to understand that there are effective, safe and natural options that work. Some of the natural options include diet, nutrition, supplementation, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, family counseling and social skills courses.
Many children do not meet all the qualifications for an ADD or ADHD label. In some cases Asperger’s, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and learning disabilities are a factor that may be overlooked. You may want to consult with your primary care provider and discuss these factors. There are subtypes od ADD/ADHD that help diagnosticians with assessing your child, these include:
Types of ADD/ADHD
Inattentive Subtype:
Is not good at details
Has difficulty sustaining attention
Frequently fails to listen carefully
Does not follow through on tasks as well
Is not good at organizing
Dislikes sustained mental effort
Loses things often
Easily distracted
Forgetful
Hyperactive-Impulse Subtype:
Fidgets when seated
Often leaves his or her seat in the classroom
Is restless and runs around excessively
Does not like quiet activities
Is often active and ‘on the go’
Talks excessively
Blurts out answers before questions are complete
Has difficulty awaiting turn
Interrupts conversations and games
ADHD Combined Subtype:
Defined by an individual meeting both sets of attention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria.
ADHD-NOS (Not otherwise specified):
Defined by an individual who demonstrates some characteristics but an insufficient number of symptoms to reach a full diagnosis. These symptoms, however, disrupt everyday life.
As you glance over the root causes below it is important to remember that a child may exhibit 2 or all of them, there is no magic number because all children express their root cause(s) differently.
Root Causes
Toxic metals.
Antibiotic use leads to GI issues and behavior changes.
Environmental pollutants.
Nutritional deficits that impede detoxification and impair neurotransmitter function.
Food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances that harm digestion and brain chemistry.
In utero stressors, including environmental toxins, inoculations, bacteria, viruses, nutritional deficiencies and emotional stress.
Abnormal hormone and cholesterol levels.
Inflammation of the brain, particularly from autoimmunity. This results in a disease known as Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS). PANDAS can create neuropsychiatric sx including tics, OCD, anxiety, intermittent rage and symptoms similar to ADHD.
Thyroid disorders-most commonly low thyroid activity, resulting in impaired energy and cognitive function.
Genetic factors that contribute to all of these various assaults upon the nervous system, immune system, and GI system.
Nervous system and biomechanical dysfunctions that may make an imbalance in the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems.
Seek Care Today for a Better Tomorrow.
Dr. Amber Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP is passionate about helping children with ADD/ADHD and works tirelessly to help these children. She spends the necessary time to learn about each individual child and explain to the parents what may be happening with their child and together a treatment strategy evolves. Dr. Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP vvvv creates a care plan for each child that may incorporate care with other clinicians/therapists. As a parent you can rest assure that she will be looking at the ‘whole child’. Her basic philosophy is that if you only address the symptoms with therapy or drugs, the underlying issue goes unresolved and the child remains sick. Dr. Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP has been very successful in her care plans aimed at balancing the nervous system, addressing diet and nutrition. She understands the challenges faced by the whole family when their child is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Compassion, understanding and experience are what set her part from others.
Care with Dr. Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP may include the following:
Dietary modification
Addressing nutritional deficiencies
Nutritional counseling
Lab testing & evaluation
Resolution of GI/Digestive issues naturally
Natural options for behavior improvement
Biomechanical interventions
Finding of the root cause
If your child has these symptoms we urge you get help regardless of an official diagnosis. Call Dr. Brooks , DC, FNP, CACCP, BCIP today, we may be able to help and/or make a proper referral.
References:
CHADD, Info on Subtypes www.chadd.org
Semon, MD, Bruce “The effects of yeast overgrowth and Autism, ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s, headaches, fatigue, depression and schizophrenia“
