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Feeding the Brain Pyramid

Therapy for the WHOLE brain & body!

Neuro-processing- Feeding the Brain
 
 
COMPLEX & ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR
 
ADJUST BEHAVIOR & INTERACTION STYLE TO FIT SITUATIONAL DEMANDS AND SOCIAL NORMS
 
PERFORM COMPLEX AND INTEGRATED TASKS
 
COMBINE PEOPLE INTERACTION SKILLS & TASK PERFORMANCE SKILLS/FOLLOW SOCIAL RULES
 
 
SKILLS RELATED TO SPECIFIC TASKS
 
VOCATIONAL ACADEMIC
 
DOMESTIC SELF-CARE
 
PLAY/LEISURE RECREATIONAL
 
 
SOCIAL INTERACTION ABILITY
 
DIFFERENTIATES PEOPLE VERSUS OBJECTS
 
EXPRESSES PREFERENCES AND WANTS
 
VARYING TONES OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
 
 
BRAIN IS READY FOR CORTICAL LEARNING
 
 
PERCEPTUAL MOTOR ABILITY
 
COORDINATES GROSS AND SOME FINE MOVEMENTS
 
OCULARMOTOR CONTROL
 
VISUAL SPATIAL CONCEPTS
 
CENTER FUNCTIONS
 
MAKES POSTURAL ADJUSTMENTS
 
ASSOCIATES AND ORGANIZES SENSORY INPUT / AUDITORY LANGUAGE
 
EYE HAND COORDINATION
 
 
SUBCORTICAL LEARNING IS SUFFICIENT FOR BEGINNINGS OF CORTICAL LEARNING
 
 
 
SENSORY MOTOR ABILITY
 
BRAIN CAN FILTER SENSORY INPUT
 
BODY SCHEME
 
POSTURAL SECURITY & GRAVITATIONAL SECURITY
 
BILATERALITY
 
MOTOR PLANNING
 
REFLEX MATURITY
Vestibular
Auditory
Visual
Proprioceptive
Tactile
Taste 
Olfactory
 
Healthy Gut Flora
BRAIN
Foods
Daily Movement & Aerobic Exercise
SPECIAL DIETS
SCD or GAPS
Feed the Myelin- DHA, purified water, anti-oxidants
Supplements:
Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, EFA’s, DHA, Cod Liver Oil
Decrease Toxic Load
Increase Security
Decrease Stress
Oxygen, Sunshine, Being in Nature…
Based on the work of A. Jean Ayres, PhD., OTR, FAOTA, Bonnie Hanschu, OTR/L Ready Approach Course, & Heidi Clopton, OTR/L Feeding the Brain Lecture revised 2012

At the Center of Development we firmly believe that true therapy means treating a patient as a whole. 

Brain development and brain-body connections begin in the lower level of this pyramid with the gut.  The gut is often referred to as the "little brain".  When the gut is out of whack due to poor nutrition, food intolerances that are undiagnosed or not treated, decrease in probiotics or digestive enzymes, or bad diet habits then this has a direct effect on the next level...sensory processing. 

Other factors on the lowest level of the brain that can affect development or the higher levels can be as simple as not enough Vitamin D, sunshine, or outdoor play time.  Exercise plays a major role in the balance of our brains and bodies.  Lots of research now exists to support our recommendations that children and adults get plenty of exercise and outdoor time!  Too much screen time can have a detrimental affect on a child's development. These directly affect our sensory processing skills, our attention, our health and our wellness. 

Some examples of the lower levels of this pyramid affecting the higher levels that we see everyday in our clinic include:

Sensory processing of movement (vestibular) can affect a child's ability to pay attention, focus, read, write, and function in their world.  Something as simple as a child not being able to keep their balance with their eyes closed on one foot can be a huge sign that a child may have trouble staying still or seated for long periods of time in the classroom. 

Poor visual scanning skills may start with a child's balancing system and visual systems not working together well.  Yes, this means that a poor reader may need therapy for their balance and visual motor skills.  Vision therapy can help address these skills. 

An infant who dislikes belly time or doesn't crawl on time may be having sinus pressure from food intolerances...or they may have touch defensiveness and need OT treatment to calm down their touch system.

If a child is picky about textures on their skin the underlying cause may be a food intolerance. 

Multiple ear infections can directly affect a child's auditory, speech, and language skills...and are often caused by a food intolerance or poor gut functions.

Poor core strength and muscle tone can cause a child to be fidgety in their seat and clumsy.

Children having issues with socialization may need to work on their sensory processing skills.

ADHD may have an underlying cause such as food sensitivity, lack of essential DHA or magnesium, or a sensory processing disorder. 

Children with poor communication skills often have sensory processing issues. 

We have a passion in helping to find the CAUSE of a child's delays and the right treatments to help the brain function at it's greatest potential! 

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