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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Proprioception: The Missing Piece in Your Child's Development Puzzle

There is a term that may not be on the radar for most parents: proprioception. If your child struggles with motor tone and development, weak core, delayed walking or talking, sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or even ADHD and anxiety, then proprioception could be at the core of these challenges.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Understanding and Supporting Your Child's ADHD With Drug-Free Options

Do you suspect your child has ADHD? Are you unsure about the diagnosis or the different subtypes? Trust us, you're not alone. When it comes to ADHD, understanding the truth can be perplexing for both parents and patients. In this blog, we're going to simplify things for you.

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Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Our ADHD Test

When you think of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) what do you think of? A young kid running around, screaming nonstop? While this may be what ADHD looks like for some, this is just one type of ADHD and it is more complicated than simply not being able to sit still.

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What is ADHD?

ADHD is a common neurodevelopment disorder that results in trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors and being overly active. There are 3 types of ADHD…

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Gastroparesis

Your child always complains that his stomach hurts and even throws up periodically. You can’t figure out what is wrong with your child. You’ve been to so many doctors to check for diabetes, reflux and countless other conditions. You feel frustrated, heartbroken, and helpless. Finally, your child is diagnosed with Gastroparesis. Now what?

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What is Anxiety?

Anxiety can cast a shadow on your child’s daily life. It can be absolutely heartbreaking to see your child be afraid or worried about even the smallest things and then as they get older, added school pressures and any social challenges children and teenagers experience can be peppered with moments of unease and worry as well. In this article, we will delve into the what is anxiety.

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Pediatrics Dr. Tony Ebel, D.C. Pediatrics Dr. Tony Ebel, D.C.

The Early Signs of Autism: How to Spot the Symptoms

Too often these gut feelings of concern that parents have early in their child’s life are dismissed by their pediatrician. If you’ve heard phrases like “don’t worry, they’ll grow out of it” and “that’s totally normal” and they didn’t sit well with you, then this article is definitely for you.

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Pediatrics Dr. Tony Ebel, D.C. Pediatrics Dr. Tony Ebel, D.C.

What is The Perfect Storm?

In just 1-2 generations (not near enough time for genetics to actually change much at all), rates of chronic illness in kids have been rising quickly to absolutely horrendous, troubling levels. The Perfect Storm is something happening right in front of us again and again.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Overcoming Childhood Apraxia of Speech

While the traditional medical approach still tends to report no known cause for childhood apraxia, many practitioners like speech therapists, occupational therapists and pediatric chiropractors have begun to note a high correlation between…

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