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Neuro NormNeurological Awareness & Education
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Neurological Disorder BasicsWelcome
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Neurological Disorder BasicsWelcome
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Neurological Disorder BasicsAbout Michelle
Michelle is a mom of 4 amazing kids who has personal experience with Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, seizure disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Fibromyalgia.
She has worked with Autism Society of WA; Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy; as a military Ombudsman; on several PTA boards and as a classroom volunteer; has been a contributing author for Kids Play magazine and has taught many natural health classes for different organizations.
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Who is Neuro Norm?
Neuro Norm was created with the idea that there really is no normal. We all have quirks that make us unique.
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Neurological Disorder Basics
4 Steps of Neuro Norm
Diagnosis Environment Health Therapy
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The What & Why
Autism*
OCD*
Seizure Disorder* Tourette’s*ADHD*
Fibromyalgia
Depression*
Bipolar Disorder*
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Neurological Disorder BasicsNeuro Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder*
Anxiety Disorder*
StrokeCerebral Palsy
Parkinson’s
Autism*
OCD*
Seizure Disorder* Tourette’s*ADHD*1 in 30
1 in 50
1 in 165
1 in 100
2 in 250
Fibromyalgia1 in 30
Depression*1 in 10
Bipolar Disorder*1 in 40
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Neurological Disorder BasicsNeuro Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder*
1 in 6Anxiety Disorder*
1 in 100
Stroke1 in 100Cerebral Palsy
1 in 500
Parkinson’s1 in 100
Neurological Disorders
1 in 7 Families
*Comorbid Disorders
2 in 3
The Odds
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Who’s Who
Dan AykroydJames DurbinCraig NichollsAdam YoungDaryl HannahKeanu ReevesAlbert Einstein
Autism
BipolarRussell BrandDemi LovatoFrank SinatraCharles DickensCarrie FisherMel GibsonMarilynn Monroe
Seizure DisorderPrinceDanny GloverHarriet TubmanFranklin Roosevelt
OCDHowie MandelDavid BeckhamHoward Hughes
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Neurological Disorder BasicsNeuro Road
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Neuro Road
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Neurological Disorder BasicsDefinitions
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Neurological Disorder BasicsADHD/ADD
Symptoms● Difficulty sustaining attention● Lack of organization● Easily distracted● Frequently fidgets● Forgetful● Difficulty calming downADD Doug
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Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Alice
Symptoms● Forgetful of conversations, appointments, or location● Misplaces things frequently● Disorientation and misinterpretation of space● Difficulty speaking, writing, and reasoning ● Makes poor judgments that affect safety
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Neurological Disorder BasicsAnxiety Disorder
Anxiety Aaron
Symptoms● Constant worrying● Restlessness and fatigue● Muscle tension and irritability● Sweating, shortness of breath, and stomach issues
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Autism/Asperger’s
Autism Abby
Symptoms● Poor social interaction, lack of eye contact & responsiveness● Heightened or lowered sensory response● Lack of speech or speech delay● Repetitive behaviors, self calming movements
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Bi-Polar Disorder
Bi-Polar Brian
Symptoms● Intense and unpredictable mood swings● Racing thoughts ● Mania- excessive happiness, increased energy, making unattainable plans● Depression- anxiety, irritability, lack of appetite
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Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
Seizure Sally
Symptoms● Loss of awareness and memory, hearing or vision● Sounds or smells seem strange● See flashing lights, hallucinations, or blurry vision● Difficulty in motor function● Tingling sensation, tremors, or jerking movements
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Fibromyalgia
Fibro Franny
Symptoms● Chronic muscle pain, spasms, stiffness, numbness, or tightness● Moderate or sever fatigue● Insomnia or waking tired● Difficulty with memory or concentration● Irritable bowel syndrome● Sensory sensitivity
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD Oscar
Symptoms● Obsessions- unwanted thoughts, ideas, or impulses● Compulsions- repetitive behaviors used to control the obsessions● Counting, over washing, hoarding/collecting, safety checks, worrying
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Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Paul
Symptoms● Muscle rigidity, slowness of voluntary movements● Physical tremors● Decreased facial expression● Monotone speech● Shuffling gait, stooped posture, unsteady balance
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Spence
Symptoms● Oversensitivity to light, sound, taste, and texture● Lack of sensitivity to light, sound, taste, and texture● Uncoordinated, unable to judge spatial relations● Seeks or rejects touch
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Tourette’s Syndrome
Ticcing Tina
Symptoms● Repetitive twitching or movement● Involuntary vocal sounds● Increase in tics during moments of stress or anxiety
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Neurological Disorder BasicsBreaking Down the Symptoms
Sensory Overload
Poor Focus
Anxiety
HyperactivityPoor Sleep
Memory Loss
Physical Pain
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Environment
Organization and
Structure are Key!
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Neurological Disorder BasicsAnxiety
CalmingTechniques● Music● Reading● Quiet Corner● Swinging● Squeezing● Tapping● Visualizing● Schedules
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Attention/Focus
Focus Techniques● Limit Distractions● Face Tapping● Small Motor Tasks● Bean Bag● Multi-Sensory/ Visual● Charts/ Pictures● Timers
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Hyperactivity
Muscle Activities● Trampoline● Treadmill● Punching Bag● Yoga Ball● Large Motor Tasks● Cross Patterning● Bean Bag
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Memory
MemoryTechniques● Read it, write it, say it● Charts and reminders● A place for everything, everything in its place● Physical activity
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Nutrition
Balanced Diet● Detoxify● Routine● Allergy/Sensory● MTHFR● GF/CF Diet● Blood Type Diet● Specific Carb Diet● Supplements
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Neurological Disorder BasicsSensory Overload
Calming Techniques● Music● Listening Program● Quiet Corner● Noise canceling● Headphones● Brushing● Hooded Sweatshirts● Limit Triggers
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Sleep
Restful Activities● Electronics off● Weighted blankets● Cooler temps● Heavy muscle activities● Sound machines● No caffeine or sugar
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4 Steps of Neuro Norm
Diagnosis Environment Health Therapy
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Thank You!
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Recommended Reading
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofacial Pain by Devin StarlynalThe Fabric of Autism by Judith BloodstoneDoes It Run In The Family by Doris Zallen
Face Tapping at the HANDLE Institute at www.Handle.orgInternational Society for Neurofeedback & Research at www.isnr.orgNaturopathic Physicians at www.naturopathic.orgNational Institute of Neurological Disorders at www.ninds.nih.govNational Fibromyalgia Association at www.fmaware.orgNational Tourette Syndrome Association at www.tsa-usa.org
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