Please visit Conferences & Seminars for information on educational opportunities in neurological reorganization. As a parent, when I started reading about attachment/trauma, I kept reading about how a child's brain can be affected by early trauma/separation from birth parent. But I found very little that told much about what to DO about the brain issues. The following centers give patients a series of exercises to do each day that over a period of months can change brain function in relation to attachment/trauma. For many children, the mixture of neurological and psychological support make for a winning combination. Since attachment/trauma issues have neurological roots, this is a logical blend of treatments. When we first went to our attachment/trauma/adoption therapist, she told us that we needed to have an evaluation at a local neuro center. She automatically refers all of her patients there. She told us that one family had asked her which they should choose if they couldn't afford both. She said, "The neuro center. I can help with attachment, but they can change the brain." On her recommendation, we had an evaluation and started treatment. We have seen amazing changes in our son. In just a year, most of his symptoms are gone. I could chalk this up to chance, except I now know many other parents of kids with symptoms whose children are experiencing similar success. This isn't an overnight miracle; the program takes hard work and immense dedication. But the results are worth it! Discussion Group NEUROnetwork has been formed in order to discuss neurological reorganization, especially as it relates to early trauma/loss, frequent moves, institutionalization and other issues associated with adoption. Neurological Program Centers If you have a recommendation, please use the contact button on A4everFamily or use NEUROnetwork-owner@yahoogroups.com Thank you for helping other families to find the help they need! Massachusetts Active Healing, Inc. 15 Lexington Avenue Magnolia, MA 01930 978-525-3608 Email: info@activehealing.org http://activehealing.org (Look at this website!!!!!) Minnesota A Chance to Grow 1800 Second Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-1236 Email: actg@mail.actg.org http://www.actg.org/index.htm Oregon Northwest Neurodevelopmental Training Center 152 Arthur St. Woodburn, OR 97071 503-981-0635 http://www.nwneuro.info Currently undergoing changes in practitioners. Contact NNTC directly for current information. Independent Practitioners, currently based in Oregon*: (*many travel; check with them individually for travel schedules/locations) Neurodevelopmental Healing Emily Beard Johnson 206-399-5275 Email: emily@neuroreorg.com www.neuroreorg.com NW Neuro Reorg Nina Jonio Email: nwneuroreorg@gmail.com www.nwneuroreorg.com (Website under construction.) Susan Scott 503-851-9728 Email: susansbrain@yahoo.com Washington Can Learn 600 West Cora Ave Spokane, WA 99205 509-624-3109 Email: kidscanlearn@msn.com http://www.kidscanlearn.net/ Developmental Movement Consultants Bette Lamont, MA/DMT The Brain Nanny 206-417-1072 Email: blamont@serv.net http://www.developmentalmovement.org World Australia, Move to Learn Australian neurodevelopmental program by Barbara Pheloung; books and DVDs available (see below) http://movetolearn.com.au/ Ontario, Canada, Wise Choice Educational Services Suzanne Day does neurodevelopmental assessment and trains parents on home-based programs. She also does neurofeedback and neurodevelopment training with children and adults in Ontario. http://www.wisechoiceeducationalservices.com/index.html United Kingdom, Institute of Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) Neurodevelopmental program founded by Peter Blythe. Sally Goddard Blythe, author of Reflexes, Learning and Behavior (see below), is also affiliated with this program. http://www.inpp.org.uk/ Websites & Articles Be sure to also see the links to different types of Neuro Interventions at the bottom of this page! Attachment 101: A Primer for Parents--a MUST READ!! Article by adoptive mom, Heidi Holman, explains how attachment relationships impact brain development. Crawling and Creeping for Healthy Brain Development Why is it important for young children to spend time on the floor? Dr. Bruce Perry/Child Trauma Academy Dr. Bruce Perry and his team of researchers provide information on how the brain functions in children who've undergone early trauma/loss. Introduction to Neurobehavior The folks at Can Learn describe how dysfunction at different levels of brain development may manifest various symptoms, from ADHD to sleep problems to reading struggles. Medication-Free Treatment Aids ADHD Patients A news station did a story on Sargent Goodchild and his program, Active Healing, in Massachusetts. It helps to explain the concept of neurological reorganization and how it relates to some of the issues associated with adoption. Neurodevelopment Interrupted: Signs and Symptoms Listing of symptoms--physical, emotional & more--that may result from “injuries” to different parts of the brain. Neurological Development: How Gaps Can Cause Various "Symptoms" During normal development, a series of steps occur that lead to optimal brain function. As the brain grows, each developmental level builds on previous levels. If growth in one level is incomplete, the brain does not stop growing. But the individual may show signs or symptoms of these “holes” in the foundation; he may also have to work extra hard to compensate. Books and Videos
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