Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Study: Environmental Enrichment Reduces Autism Symptoms



Results from an autism study in the May 2013 issue of Behavioral Neuroscience show environmental enrichment strategies reduce autism symptoms in boys ages 3 to 12. After six months of an environmental enrichment program that included olfactory and tactile stimulation, the enriched group showed clinically significant improvement of symptoms at a rate of 42% compared with 7% of the control group. Additionally, 69% of parents of kids in the enriched group reported improvement, compared with only 31% of the control group. 

Researchers are now conducting a larger study that includes girls with autism. Click here to read more about this important and promising study.
 
At Brain Balance, sensory-motor stimulation and environmental enrichment are an integral part of each student’s individualized program! What’s the Brain Balance difference? The difference is that each child is assessed in more than 900 functions, then a program is custom designed for his or her specific needs. The results of this recent autism study underscore the effectiveness of the Brain Balance method. By combining sensory-motor, cognitive, and academic activities with nutritional guidelines meant to ease any behavioral symptoms caused by food sensitivities and/or allergies, we’ve established a multi-faceted, holistic approach that helps your child achieve optimum body and brain function without medication. We work with children who exhibit symptoms of ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s, Asperger’s, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Contact us today to learn more!  512-328-7771

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