When our little ones come into the world, we want to ensure that they have all they need to grow and develop into healthy adolescents, and eventually into healthy, competent adults. When an infant is born, the various parts of the brain are not yet working together as a unit. As we engage our child through touch and speech, they are exploring their environment in increments.  As their immediate needs are met, they gain a sense of security and safety, which ignites the brain to develop communication pathways. These pathways are essential for reaching developmental milestones and for enabling academic learning. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, there are times when circumstances can interrupt this process and delay the development of these essential pathways. Some of these circumstances include: traumatic or premature birth, food allergies, disease, chronic infections, poor nutrition, exposure to environmental toxins or insufficient stimulation of the senses.  

 

     When pathways are not stimulated or developed, children can develop a variety of problems, including:

• Retained primitive reflexes 

• Attention problems

• ADHD/ADD

• Speech deficits

• Bowel and bladder problems

• Difficulty with social interactions

• Feelings of overwhelm

• Gross and fine motor problems

• Poor sleep habits

• Sensory processing disorder​

 

There are a variety of therapies to assist our children in the critical developmental process, including craniosacral therapy, brain gym, neurological rehabilitation, establishing a sensory diet, and primitive reflex integration activities.  Please follow the links below to learn more about the various treatments available through Heart and Soul Physical Therapy.

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