ADHD, Adult ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, autism and IBS
have underlying causes,
which we are committed to investigating and
treating
ADHD
ADHD Assessment and biomedical treatment booklet.
For some
children, medication may be useful in the short-term to improve
attention and control some fidgety, hyperactive behaviours and help
the child settle in school. However, research and clinical practice
indicates that for most children ADHD can be treated effectively and
with long-term results without drugs.
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Dyslexia
and Learning Difficulties
Learning difficulties,
Dyslexia, reading, writing and maths difficulties may originate from
essential nutrient deficiencies during early years of brain
development. These causal factors can be assessed and treated
effectively, resulting in marked improvements. Nutritional
supplements can optimise brain function and Neurotherapy can retrain
brain activity.
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Autism
The Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic is a FaHCSIA panel provider. At
the clinic, Diagnosis, Biomedical Assessment and Treatment protocols
are based on the most up to date scientific findings in Autism
research. The Clinic's multidisciplinary team includes: Medical
practitioner, Psychologists, Speech Therapist, Occupational
therapist, Nutritionist and Clinical Neuroscientist. Some team
members receive ongoing training in Nutritional and Environmental
Medicine (Biomedical treatment) others are involved in ongoing
research at the Brain Sciences Institute to find addressable causes
and treatment options for children with Autism.
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IBS
ADHD symptoms, anxiety and depression are
often associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent
research indicates that IBS affects at least 20% of the western
world and is on the increase. Research by the Mount Sinai Hospital
Psychiatric Department in New York has revealed that 70-90% of
people with IBS also report psychiatric symptoms, mostly anxiety and
depression.
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Anxiety and Depression
ADHD can be secondary to Anxiety and depression. 70-90% of people
with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) also suffer from Anxiety and
Depression. Treating the IBS considerably improves or normalises
symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, panic and depression. In some cases
psychological factors may need to be addressed with cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT). IBS, anxiety, panic and depression can be
treated effectively without drugs.
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Alzheimer's Dementia
Alzheimer's dementia starts
to develop years before full symptoms are apparent. The early
symptoms are so similar to depression with mild memory loss that
conventional Neuropsychological testing cannot differentiate between
them until its too late and irreversible damage to brain cells are
already happening. However QEEG brainmapping has been shown in a
number of studies to differentiate between the two disorders with
high specificity up to 12 years before full-blown symptoms are seen.
Recent research indicates that Alzheimers dementia is caused by tiny
bleeds in micro-vessels in the brain, forming the amyloid-beta
protein responsible for dementia. There are also nutrients known for
their ability to strengthen the capillaries and break up
amyloid-beta protein.
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QEEG Brainmapping
The brain electrical
activity of children with ADHD, Learning difficulties and other
childhood disorders can be effectively analysed using QEEG. There is
a considerable body of Neuroscience research indicating that QEEG
can differentiate ADHD from other disorders and lead to effective
treatment options, without the use of drugs. QEEG is used in
specialist clinics worldwide to identify those brain areas which are
dysfunctional and cause attention deficits and learning
difficulties.
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Neurotherapy
Neurotherapy for ADHD involves
retraining abnormal brain electrical activity through brainwave
biofeedback. There is now strong evidence indicating that
Neurotherapy can redress brainwave patterns and improve or normalise
epilepsy, ADHD, Learning Difficulties and mood problems in
approximately 80% of children with these difficulties which rob them
of their potential to learn effectively.
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Post-concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion Syndrome can mimic ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, anger
problems and other disorders. Even a minor blow to the head, with or
without loss of consciousness, can cause changes in mood and
personality and affect concentration and focus. Find out why and how
to treat the condition effectively with nutrients and Neurotherapy.
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Nutrigenomic
DNA Testing (from Smart DNA)
DNA testing in a genetics panel is now avaliable for 72 genes and
their single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS). These cover areas such
as lipid metabolism, blood pressure, inflamation, Phase I and Phase
II detox (Anti-aging), (including glutathione and NAT genes), as
well as methylation, vitamin D receptors, lactose intolerance,
oxidative stress, homocysteine, diabetes, metal binding profile,
APOE, APOA, APOC. A comprehensive report is provided outlining risk
factors for modern diseases and best of all dietary, nutritional and
lifestyle recommendations provided to minimise those risks. The
testing is very useful for targetted nutrional recommendations for
depression, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular risk, autism,
cancer, chronic fatigue, diabetes, ADHD, and other modern diseases
where oxidative stress and inflammation play a major role.
Nutrition
The
World Health Organisation, the US National Institute of health, the
NHMRC and major Medical and Nutritional Science journals have all
published research indicating that we are not getting adequate
nutrients from our modern diet of processed foods grown in
impoverished soils with chemical fertilisers and with antibiotics,
preservatives and additives added. Worse still, some children do not
eat enough fruit and vegetables and are therefore lacking essential
nutrients for cellular and brain function.
Clinic staff and associates make up a
unique multidisciplinary team of Health Professionals dedicated to
applying the latest research findings from Medicine, Neuroscience,
Psychology, Psychophysiology, Nutrition and Microbiology to clinical
practice.
All clinic staff are involved in
research projects aimed at finding better treatment outcomes in
clinical practice for ADHD, Autism, Learning difficulties, Dyslexia,
IBS, Anxiety and Depression. The preferred treatment modalities used
at the clinic aim to address fundamental causes that have a profound
influence on our cellular structures and function and on brain
connectivity and function.
Please
consult the health professionals at the clinic for diagnosis and
advice on treatment options applicable in your circumstances. The
contents of this web site are intended for information purposes
only. It is not intended to diagnose or form the basis for self
diagnosis or treatment of Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Learning
difficulties, Autism, IBS or other disorders.
