Understanding the three types of ADHD
While there are three types of ADHD, each has its own set of unique characteristics. Learn how to identify, diagnose and treat them.
Holistic ADHD treatment: exploring alternative and complementary approaches
Holistic ADHD treatment takes a whole-body approach, incorporating alternative therapies such as brain function, physical & emotional.
Understanding the right and left brain – how do I know if they’re not balanced?
Personalised therapy programs help to strengthen and balance your right and left brain to help ease symptoms of many neurodevelopmental conditions.
Understanding colour and light therapy
The Power of Colour and Light in Therapy Colour plays an important role in our daily lives, influencing how we experience the world. It’s why we pay attention to colour when decorating a home, choosing an outfit, or setting the mood for a space. Beyond aesthetics, colour therapy (chromotherapy) is based on the idea that […]
What’s the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are two terms you might have heard before. While they’re often used interchangeably, they refer to different types of attention-related issues. Knowing the difference can help you understand the symptoms and find the right therapy. What Do ADD and ADHD Mean? ADD and ADHD […]
ADHD and Executive Function: The Benefits of Neuroplasticity in Comprehensive Care
Neuroplasticity can help enhance executive functions impacted by ADHD, improving skills like planning, organising, and task completion.
Reprogramming your brain: neuroplasticity techniques for anxiety
When you think of ways to relieve anxiety, you may imagine deep breathing, meditation or aromatherapy. Neuroplasticity – your brain’s remarkable ability to reshape itself – offers a fresh approach to treating anxiety. By harnessing neuroplasticity, you can, in effect, teach your brain to calm down. You can help it create new neural pathways that […]
Virtual reality therapy in functional neurology: advancing therapy options
Virtual reality is everywhere these days. The VR games market was valued at over USD$20 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow significantly more by 2030. And that’s just games. More serious applications of VR include training: Australian soldiers for combat Retail staff to prepare for the madness of Black Friday sales Emergency personnel […]
Exploring the spectrum of movement disorders
Movement disorders are a group of nervous system disorders that affect your movement. Depending on the particular disorder in question, you may experience an increase or decrease in movement, which you may (or may not) be able to control.
Understanding the startle reflex: When does it fade away?
Have you yawned, blinked, coughed or sneezed today? Those are examples of involuntary movements – or reflexes. Some persist into adulthood but many others disappear within weeks or months of birth. Or at least, they should! Some children retain primitive reflexes, which may affect their development. Here, we’ll explore the newborn startle reflex. But first, […]