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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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Neurological Disorder Basics

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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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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