Autism Spectrum Disorder & Food Allergies
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a group of symptoms that affect proper brain development, resulting in learning disabilities and or emotional difficulties. ASD may affect the way children communicate, along with multiple physical problems with the immune system, motor skills, and digestive health. Most children with ASD have many food intolerance/sensitivities resulting from […]
Childhood Trauma & Autoimmune Disease
Many things can determine the possibility that autoimmune disorders develop as we age. Genetics, nutrition, stress, toxic exposure and infections can all weaken and attack the immune system. These are all factors that have been studied for a long time. However, what we are now realizing is the fascinating connection between autoimmune disorders (that show […]
10 Ways to Say “No” Without Actually Saying It
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Parents and caregivers get tired of saying “No”. Children don’t want to hear the word “No”. Setting limits and establishing boundaries are an important part of raising children. Sometimes we feel that we have no option when dealing with a child and we must say “NO” quite emphatically and […]
Lead Toxicity in Children – There Are No Safe Levels!
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), acceptable Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) for children are <5mcg/dL. However, there is no measurable level of lead in the body below which no harm occurs. Lead is toxic to the brain! It does not matter if a child inhales, swallows, or […]
Positive Ways to Communicate with Your Child
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP The words we say have power. Sometimes it is not the words we say but how we say those words that communicates how we are feeling. Our words can have the power to hurt and harm someone or they can heal and uplift. Researchers at Florida International University made […]
Planning for a Successful School Year
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Summer is a great time for children. Lots of free time and opportunities to be outdoors and play! The end of summer means that the beginning of the school year is just around the corner. Parents and caregivers can take advantage of this time and help prepare their child […]
Are You Tired of Meltdowns?
You say the word “no”. You take the iPad away. You tell them to put the candy or toy back on the shelf. The result is catastrophic. A full blown meltdown with yelling, kicking, screaming and head banging. The whole store is looking at you. Nothing works to transition your child. It is alarming because […]
Why Isn’t My Child Looking at Me?
When a child makes meaningful eye contact for the first time it is a very special event. The bond between a parent and child strengthens. Some children give great eye contact in the first few weeks of life while others establish eye contact around three months of age. All babies are different in how they […]