Brain Balance

Dr. Melillo has recently published an excellent book called Disconnected Kids.  His website  has a couple of wonderful videos on the right side of his website. I strongly encourage parents to make an effort to watch the second one, Dr. Melillo on Everyday with Marcus and Lisa.  Dr. Melillo covers key aspects of brain imbalance on this video.  As you watch the first video, KCAL9 Features Brain Balance,  you will notice that part of the brain balance program seems to implement Interactive Metronome.  At IM Focused, brain balance has for years been a focus of  IM training in addition to connecting various pathways and improving the timing and synchrony of the neuronal activity in each pathway.

Biomedical Approaches to ADD, ADHD and Autism

I just put together a list of some of the resources that I have heard excellent reports about concerning biomedical interventions that are helpful for attention/focus/and autism for a family. I'll share it here. 

ATNR Activities

ATNR - Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex

Recently I have been seeing this retained infant reflex in many of my IM students. I consider Sally Goodard  the leader in the world on retained reflexes and learning. Here is a very informative interview she has recently given  and her website where you can order her books.

Extra Days of IM

On occasion, I'll offer to do a couple of extra sessions for an individual or child.  Some break points are better than others in my opinion.  

Toxin Free School Supplies

As you prepare for school this year, consider providing your child with safer school supplies.

 "Your child’s innocent-looking lunch box or binder could contain chemicals linked to learning disabilities, obesity, asthma, and even cancer. That’s because many school supplies are manufactured using the poison plastic: polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This plastic can contain a toxic stew of phthalates, lead, cadmium, and organotins. To the developing body of a child, even a small exposure to these toxicants can be dangerous.

What can you do to protect your child from this bully? Start by downloading CHEJ’s 3rd annual Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies"   - copied from this Healthy Child link