In this article, we’ll explain the autism diagnostic criteria set forth by DSM-5, the prevailing “gold standard” for assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders, and helpful tools for advocating for your child effectively. We’ll also explore how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care plans and root-cause-based approaches can offer renewed hope for families living with autism. 

When the body’s natural balance is disrupted by factors such as birth trauma or chronic stress, the nervous system can become stuck in a state of “fight-or-flight.” Fortunately, there is hope for parents looking for solutions on how to calm an overactive nervous system. In this article, we’ll look at how this unique form of care works and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care can help parents discover a path to lasting relief and optimal health for their children.

At Sprout Family Chiropractic, we understand that every child is unique, and this is especially true for children with autism. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affects how children communicate, behave, and interact with others. Many families are seeking natural, non-invasive ways to support their child's health and well-being, and that's where neurologically-focused chiropractic care comes in.

At the heart of every Care Plan is the concept of neuroplasticity – a term that might sound technical, but its implications are both simple and profound. Neuroplasticity is about ensuring the nervous system – the command center of the body – remains in its optimal state and is capable of resting, healing, growing, and adapting. These capabilities are crucial for everyone, from the youngest infants who need their rest, to older children (and even parents), who must navigate the stressors of our fast-paced world.

This blog aims to shed light on dysautonomia, guiding you toward empowerment and hope. We'll explore what dysautonomia entails, its elusive nature to conventional diagnostics, and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care might be the key to rebalancing your child's nervous system and reclaiming their health.

For those nights you've spent awake, comforting your child through discomfort, or the days filled with trying to understand and manage tantrums, meltdowns, and sleepless nights, it's crucial to recognize that these aren't just fleeting phases. Your intuition as a parent—that sense that something deeper is affecting your child—is valid and supported by a growing understanding of how central and autonomic nervous system development plays a critical role in these conditions.

As you know, being a parent is quite a journey filled with joy and challenges. Unfortunately, the stress, burnout, and exhaustion you experience as parents are not exclusive to you. In today's fast-paced world, our teens and young adults are also wrestling with mental, emotional, and physical health issues. The demands of school, sports, social media, and various relationships can take a toll on our teens, making it crucial for you parents to actively engage in supporting them. If your teen is struggling in any way and you’re not sure how to help them, this is the blog for you.

As dedicated pediatric chiropractors at Sprout Family Chiropractic, we have witnessed the struggles that countless children face – battles against unresolved anxiety, poor sleep, low immunity, and inflammation, despite the tireless efforts of you parents striving to support your child’s health. This struggle leaks into their behavior, marked by frequent meltdowns and an inability to self-calm or regulate. These persistent challenges may be indicative of a constant activated stress response causing struggles for their delicate nervous systems.

This blog is for you parents who are seeking to empower yourselves with safe, drug-free solutions to ease your children’s growing pains once and for all. Let's uncover the science behind why some kids experience growing pains more than others and how stress and tension within the nervous system play a pivotal role.

In this blog, we’ll be diving into the fascinating world of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), which activates the body’s “fight or flight” stress response and controls things like our adrenal glands, cortisol levels, inflammation, and so much more. If you feel like you or your child has a “gas pedal” and stress response that you can’t get turned off, this information is for you!

Do you want to learn more about the powerful yet overlooked factor that plays a crucial role in your child's neurological development? In a world of ever-evolving medical knowledge, there's one topic that often flies under the radar – the Vagus Nerve. Today, we're diving deep into the world of Vagus Nerve Disorders and Dysfunction, uncovering their link to various neurological challenges that our children face.

It would take an entire book (maybe one day) to talk about everything clearly and scientifically linked to Vagus Nerve Disorders. So for the purpose of this article, we’re going to dive deep into exactly what the Vagus Nerve does, what causes it to get off track (dysfunction), and most importantly, what you can do to get it back on track if you think your child’s Vagus Nerve is truly dysfunctional.