Hopeful Neuron

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Angela Clark, a renowned speech therapist and expert in child brain development. In this episode, Angela delves into the fascinating world of speech therapy, exploring how it supports children's cognitive and social growth. She also sheds light on Melillo's Method, a revolutionary approach to addressing developmental and neurological disorders in children, including ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. Discover the transformative power of targeted speech therapy techniques and learn how Melillo's Method harnesses brain plasticity to improve brain balance and integration. Angela shares practical insights and success stories, offering hope and guidance to parents and caregivers seeking to support their children's development. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration on nurturing your child's potential through innovative therapeutic practices.

Join us for an eye-opening episode with Dr. Christy Sutton, a leading expert in integrative and functional medicine, as we delve into the complex world of iron and its impact on health. In this episode, Dr. Sutton dispels common myths and misconceptions about iron, shedding light on both iron deficiency and iron overload. What You'll Learn: The essential role of iron in the body and why it's crucial for overall health. Common symptoms and causes of iron deficiency and iron overload. How to properly assess and manage iron levels for optimal health. The connection between iron and chronic diseases. Practical tips and dietary advice to maintain balanced iron levels. Whether you're concerned about your iron levels, want to understand the nuances of iron metabolism, or simply wish to enhance your knowledge on the subject, this podcast is a must-listen. Dr. Sutton's expertise and practical insights will empower you to take control of your health. Don't miss this enlightening discussion – tune in now!

Join us for an enlightening episode with Jessica McGuire, a renowned vagus nerve specialist, as she dives deep into the world of the vagus nerve and its crucial role in our health. With over 13 years of experience as a physiotherapist, Jessica now focuses on teaching how to repair and optimize the nervous system through the vagus nerve. In this podcast, Jessica explains: -What the vagus nerve is and why it's important -How to identify if you need to nurture your vagus nerve -Techniques to manage stress and improve overall well-being Whether you're looking to recover from chronic stress, enhance your focus, or simply perform at your best, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from Jessica McGuire and take control of your nervous system health. Subscribe to our channel for more insightful health and wellness content!

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Janelle Boychuk, an expert in pediatric nutrition and wellness, to discuss the importance of mineral testing for children. Janelle will shed light on how mineral imbalances can affect a child's health, behavior, and overall development. We'll explore the various methods of mineral testing, what parents should look for, and how to interpret the results. Janelle will also share practical tips on addressing mineral deficiencies through diet and supplementation. Tune in to discover how understanding your child's mineral levels can make a significant difference in their well-being and development. Don't miss this essential conversation for every parent and caregiver looking to optimize their child's health!

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Yvonne Chong takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of neurofeedback and its impact on children’s facial expressions. Dr. Chong, a renowned chiropractor with ICSC and FIBFN-CND certifications, will delve into how neurofeedback can be a game-changer in understanding and improving children’s emotional health. She’ll share her insights on the science behind neurofeedback, its practical applications, and how it can help children better express and manage their emotions. Join us as we explore these innovative techniques with Dr. Chong and uncover new ways to support our children's well-being. Contact Dr Chong at: https://www.instagram.com/neuroactivehub/

Podcast Episode: Balancing the Brain - Insights with Dr. Melissa Wittman This episode I welcome Dr. Melissa Wittman, a leading expert in Functional Neurology, Nutrition, and Nervous System Regulation. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of brain health, exploring how functional neurology and targeted nutrition can profoundly influence nervous system regulation. Dr. Wittman shares her extensive knowledge of practical strategies to support neurodevelopment, manage stress, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're a parent, educator, or health enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into optimizing brain function and achieving balance through natural, holistic approaches. Tune in to discover the latest advancements in the field, real-life success stories, and actionable tips to support your journey toward better brain health. Don't miss this enlightening discussion with Dr. Melissa Wittman!

This is an extremely interesting video podcast with Gemma and Birinder about their experience dealing with seizures and different neurological difficulties with their children. The progress made is amazing. Gemma and Birinder want to share the hope this can bring with parents struggling with similar issues. Gemma is the founder of Neuro Frontiers: neuroplasticity therapies research and practice.  Her  son’s recovery was dramatic – so much so that, at one point, his neurosurgeon asked her to come and talk with him about how this transformation had come about! her son is now a complete chatterbox, he runs, skips, climbs, is continent, his eye is straight, and he has been seizure-free since May 2017.  Seeing first-hand, what Neuroplasticity Therapies have contributed to her son’s quality of life, Gemma now feels very committed to raising awareness of Neuroplasticity Therapies to more people. This is the silver lining to her journey; and a key aim of Neuro Frontiers is to be like a torch, shining light on the incredible people and neuroplasticity therapies out there.  Our Guest Details -- https://www.neurofrontiers.org/ https://www.instagram.com/neurofrontiers/?hl=en https://twitter.com/gemmaherbertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-herbertson-ba722520/?originalSubdomain=uk

Chat with Dr. Michael Bagnell about  Functional Neurology and healing.  In this fascinating Interview with Dr. Michael Bagnell we speak about his clinic and about intensive treatment at Bagnell Brain Center in Miami, Florida where he treats children and young adults with brain related challenges and issues. We discuss the hemispheric module and neurofeedback being used as part of the treatment being top down approach and how can we rewire the brain with new cutting edge technology and research done in the last 15 years.  Learn more about the Bagnell Brain Center that offers Brain based health care model utilizing clinical neuroscience and functional medicine to address health related issues.  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/bagnellbrain...  Website:  www.bagnellbraincenter.com

Chat with Dr. Michael Bagnell about  Functional Neurology and healing.  In this fascinating Interview with Dr. Michael Bagnell we speak about his clinic and about intensive treatment at Bagnell Brain Center in Miami, Florida where he treats children and young adults with brain related challenges and issues. We discuss the hemispheric module, Melillo's Method and neurofeedback being used as part of the treatment being top down approach and how can we rewire the brain with new cutting edge technology and research done in the last 15 years.  Learn more about the Bagnell Brain Center that offers Brain based health care model utilizing clinical neuroscience and functional medicine to address health related issues.   FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/bagnellbrain...   Website:  www.bagnellbraincenter.com

Rachael Singer is a Founder of Rachael’s Moving HeARTS,  she is a certified dance/movement therapist using floor time methodology to engage children on the spectrum or children with developmental or challenging behaviour to help them relax and calm in a supportive environment. Rachael also trains and coaches adults on how to understand their children better and how to play and reconnect with them.  On the chat, we discuss the challenges parents face and how to help their children tune down and relax, feel more connected and understood in a supportive environment.  why not book your FREE Cosmic call?  Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.     Why not give it a go? 

Chat with Matt about sensory gym and how to help children with sensory difficulties. we talk about our senses especially about the vestibular and proprioceptive senses, how to get kids to relax before bed and why is it important to work on core, coordination and sensory integration to support children's development. Matt gives practical tips to implement at home    Check your child development blueprint for free for under 3 minutes. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Dr. Patrick Porter is a brain researcher and the inventor of BrainTap. We talk about sleep, relaxation and light therapy and how can our brain recharge itself by getting enough deep delta sleep. What are the different brain waves and how can we tune ourselves to relax and reduce stress and promote relaxation.   =============================================================================================== Dr. Patrick kindly offers 15 days free trial following the link below:  https://tinyurl.com/specialbraintap  ** Also if you are a parent of a child on the spectrum please contact [email protected] to get the 'Autism Package' for free. ** ================================================================================================ Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this chat I talk to Mona Delahooke about the Polyvagal theory and ways to help children when they shut down or when they are in a fight or flight state. I speak to Dr. Mona about her book "Beyond Behaviors" that shifted the way I looked at parenting looking at behaviors as the tip of the iceberg and focusing on developing meaningful relationships. As parents we need to pay attention to the important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child’s individual differences in the context of relational safety. We also speak about DIR FloorTime and about bottom up and top down  approaches and why there is no such thing as "Good" or Bad" behavior.  Dr. Delahooke is a member of the American Psychological Association and holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant to parents, organizations, schools, and public agencies. Dr. Delahooke has dedicated her career to promoting compassionate, relationship-based, neurodevelopmental interventions for children with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning differences. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Kelly Mahler has been an occupational therapist for 18 years, serving school-aged children and adults.  Kelly is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to sensory integration and interception in particular. In this chat we speak about ways to help kids on the spectrum to understand the signs we get from our body and how to help them thrive. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this chat I speak to Alex about sensory kids and swings, the input swings and other ways to help children on the autistic spectrum.  Alex Lopiccolo known by the name The king of Swings is an OT specializing in designing sensory rooms and swings for private use. He is running Sensorimotor Workshop as an instructor and designs Home/Therapy Clinic Sensory Gym equipment.  Alex Lopiccolo's sensory gyms come in all shapes and sizes and help kids who benefit from therapeutic movement. and above all, they're fun!  I speak to Alex about sensory children and ideas to add a swing on a budget and even inside a plaster wall built house. Alex shares tips about bedtime and the sensory input we get from swings equipment.  Lopiccolo designs and builds home sensory gyms for kids who need therapeutic movement.  His own house, naturally, has a huge gym setup. The kids both have swings in their rooms. Their solarium, dubbed the Sensorimotor Exploration Lab, is basically the  world’s most amazing playroom, complete with a zipline, Lycra swings and lots of padded shapes for climbing and cushioned landings. “I live and breathe sensory therapy.   Lopiccolo owns Sensory Digest and also works part-time as an occupational therapy assistant at a pediatric clinic.  He started designing sensory gyms to fill a need he saw.  A home sensory gym might take the form of a bedroom Lycra maze to help kids relax and calm down — the stretchy fabric pulls you into fetal position.  Sensory gyms can help hypermobile kids and those with low muscle tone improve joint stability and posture control.   another benefit is that Sensory gyms can help kids improve joint stability and posture control. Currently he is the only one who really does it in the world,” Lopiccolo says. “I really enjoy it, watching kids use it and have fun with it and making it therapeutic.” Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    I In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this video I talk to Dr. Sharik Peck about his invention and how to use the tuner to tune your body's energies in order to promote relaxation calm and healing. There are many ways to promote emotional regulation and methods to help integrate primitive reflexes faster using the Rezzimax Tuner Pro as it trains the vagus nerve to calm down our nervous system.  This tool is being used as a therapeutic device by many clinicians around the world for a good reason and its available at special 20% discount price :  www.rezimax.com/discount/sensorychange (approx 140$ of value) Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this chat I speak to Lauren Butcher about Mini-Mindfuls course and the concept of mindfulness and meditation for children, the benefits and the way she incorporates learning through play.  We also talk about stress relief for children and adults and the benefits we can expect from her course and from mindfulness in general.  Lauren found a way to reconnect to her child through mindfulness and play focusing on cognitive development and emotional regulation.  she created a 12-Week Home Series all around charming Mindful Mates to help other parents to reconnect to their children through mindfulness and play. Learn more about Lauren and her Mini-Minidfuls program  Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this chat I talk to Sheila Frick the founder of Vital Links about sensory kids and auditory therapeutic listening, a program I attended more than 8 years ago which impacted my son's ability to focus, improved his speech and his motor skills, coordination and communication. Sheila has well over 40 years of clinical experience, having worked in psychiatry, rehabilitation, and home health before specialising in paediatrics. Sheila expertise includes sensory processing dysfunction, sensory integration, and auditory interventions. Sheila has explored the links between Sensory Integration and developmental movement patterns through auditory therapy, she keeps on training clinicians in her methods. Her aim is to make these therapies accessible to all parents. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this facinating chat I talk to Afshan about emotions and how to help our children express a wider range of emotions that will help them through life. We talk about the affect of breathing and relaxation techniques, 'Emotional Fitness' and why is it important to implement it in day to day life and the relationship between the emotions and behaviour.. Afshan has become a sought-after expert of emotional and “whole life” wellness for families and has been featured on multiple parenting shows, it was a pleasure talking to her. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Listen to this eye opening chat with Dr. Kyle Daigle in which we discuss the importance of working on the primitive reflexes and helping children using multi sensory holistic approach. Kyle is a chiropractor who utilizes a special treatment which combines multiple fields of science - from Chiropractic, Low Powered Lasers, Vibration Therapy, Physiotherapy, Applied Kinesiology, and Clinical Nutrition. His primary focus is to help his patients regain a sense of Neurological balance by making sure your muscles, joints, and spine are able to send signals throughout the spinal cord without “interference”.  The human brain is the most powerful organ we have in our body and it’s extremely sensitive to inflammation, injuries, nutritional deficiencies, as well as muscle imbalances. Dr. Daigle believes that if we can give the body its proper nutrients, the body will start to heal itself.  Dr. Daigle has worked with patients with numerous conditions such as traumatic Brain Injuries and children on the autistic spectrum. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.     In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Gaynor is a an experienced teacher, who has always had a passion for bringing out the best in her students. Now, she combines her years of teaching experience with RMT, to investigate the possible roots of difficulties and work with them from the foundation, upwards. We talk about awareness to the primitive reflexes role in normal development and the signs you should look for as a parent for normal developmental delays. Having personally encountered and experienced the profound effectiveness of RMT for her son, Gaynor has trained in RMT. As a result, she has new knowledge, understanding and tools to help students on the road to realising their true capabilities. Working on our natural building blocks, just makes complete sense, and has answered many questions she had as an educational practitioner. She is delighted to be able to offer RMT to clients and continue to support them towards attaining their personal goals. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

 Dr. Laura Markham is the founding editor of AhaParenting.com she  also serves as a parenting expert for many websites, makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook and Parents Magazine. Over 140,000 parents subscribe to her weekly email. Dr. Laura Markham's relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, has helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find compassionate, common-sense solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems. Dr. Markham's approach syncs very well with mine. In this talk we discuss ways to help parents focusing on connecting with their children and bonding in a joyful way. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Daniel Ansari is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology  at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where he heads the Numerical Cognition Laboratory.  Ansari and his team explore the developmental trajectory underlying both the typical and atypical development of numerical and mathematical skills, using both behavioral and neuroimaging methods. It is highly important that children will develop numerical and mathematical skills for their later success in school and university. On our call we discuss ways to help children who face challenges learning and understanding math. Overall this is a fascinating call with Prof. Daniel make sure to listen. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this fascinating chat with Professor Ockelford we talk about the ways to help children on the autistic spectrum through music. While attending the Royal Academy of Music in London, Adam started working with children with special needs - a number of whom, he noticed, had special musical abilities too.   He was intrigued by just how musical many of them seemed to be. Trying to understand how these young people could 'hear' and understand music so effectively led him to develop a theory of how music makes sense - not just to them, but to all of us - a theory for which he was awarded a PhD by London University. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

This is fascinating talk with Dr. Maya about children's health and nutrition following the 3 foundations: -Getting exposed to germs and microbes  -Eating fresh food from healthy soil -Getting outdoors into nature   Dr. Maya believes that children’s bodies naturally have the capacity to be healthy and heal when they have the tools to do so. Her plan starts with the soil, using fresh foods and nature to heal children from the inside out and the outside in. Revealing the profound connections between food, nature, and children’s health. Dr. Maya explains how food is constantly changing kids’ bodies, brains, and even genes—for better or for worse. She also shares tips to parents to transform your child’s health through food and ensure the long-term wellbeing of your kids and the entire family. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this fascinating episode Steve talks about the problems for learners who are dyscalculic and/or who have trouble in learning mathematics is retaining facts and procedures in long term memory and the way to address these problems by developing an understanding of those maths facts and procedures. DYSCALCULIA is a specific learning difficulty with mathematics, primarily arithmetic. It's a condition that affects the ability to acquire mathematical skills. Dyscalculic learners may have a difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence.' Research into dyscalculia has lagged far behind research into dyslexia, but this is beginning to even out. The new powerful neurological tools are shedding new light on this difficulty. Despite this, our understanding of dyscalculia lags behind our knowledge of dyslexia. However, researchers agree that there is no single profile. There are many contributing factors. It is described as a heterogeneous problem which is compounded by the constellation of demands made by maths. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nicole Beurkens about helping children of ADD and ADHD and others on the autistic spectrum. Parents are not aware that medication is not the only way and the long terms effect of medication. By making changes to their day to day patterns and implementing the right nutrition  parents can help their children to flourish and improve symptoms and functioning for their child. discover the 5 areas you must address to consistently improve behavior for children and young adults. If you don’t resolve these root issues you will struggle to get the long-term results you and your child need. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

This is an amazing chat with Debbie Olley who is a qualified Craniosacral Therapist in London. I was looking for a therapy to help my boys relax and calm down tantrum, focusing  and attention as well as regulating their emotions and other behavioural challenges.I met Debbie as she has an amazing approach to people in general and kids with learning difficulties in particular. On the call we discuss what is Craniosacral Therapy and ways to help children overcome their difficulties with this gentle aproach. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today. Why not give it a go? 

Do you or does someone you care about have sensory processing challenges? My chat with Lindsey is all about sensory challenges and practical solutions for overcoming sensitivities to noise, touch, movement, visuals, taste, and smell that can interfere with function at home, at school,Sensory strategies  and where to get help. Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with a private practice in NYC where she evaluates and treats children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental challenges. She is coauthor of the award-winning Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

Jenniffer tells her story and the way she discovers a new world of alternative medicine hidden from most parents.Many mainstream doctors recommended medication rather than address the underlying causes. many children are biochemically unbalanced and plagued by nutritional deficiencies.  As a result of genetic mutations and food intolerances, the intestinal system becomes inflamed, causing inflammation and preventing proper metabolic and brain functioning. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

This interesting chat with Cory Cohiolo about wellbeing and meditation for children, how to deal with anxiety feelings and how can the change of mindset also affect the mood and the way we think.  How to make the shift from a child who is not regulated and feeling upset into a positive and calm mindset. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

Quantum Reflex Integration (QRI) combines the powerful effects of cold laser, sound, and reflex integration techniques. Reflex Integration revives the nervous system for quick, visible results. Individuals with conditions such as autism, ADD/ADHD, brain injuries find relief of their symptoms. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go? 

Geoff Shayler is one of the most qualified Behavioural Optometrists in Europe who combines syntonics therapy and helped many children to overcome vision difficulties through his methods. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most.    In less than 3 minutes you will receive a detailed PDF packed with exercises and ideas you can start applying at home today.    Why not give it a go?