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Natural treatment for: autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression & schizophrenia
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAP Syndrome or GAPS) is a condition, which establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the brain. This term was created by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, MMedSci (neurology), MMedSci (human nutrition) in 2004 after working with hundreds of children and adults with neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as autistic spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), schizophrenia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder and other neuro-psychological and psychiatric problems.
Speech, Language, Reading, and Swallowing
These professionals work with the full range of human communication, (oral and written) and its disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists:
- Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, reading and swallowing disorders.
- Treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, reading and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Aphasia Apraxia Articulation how speech sounds are made Autism Cerbral Palsy Cleft Palate Down Syndrome Fluency the rhythm of speech Hearing impairment Language is made up of socially shared rules Learning disabilities Neurological disorders Speech disorders Swallowing Traumatic Brain Injury Voice how to use of the vocal folds and breathing to produce sound
Reading and writing
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational therapist helps clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. The ultimate goal of occupational therapy is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
Adult cognitive disorders Arthritis Autism Cerebral Palsy Children in the schools Chronic disease management Community Mobility Down syndrome Dysphasia care Home modification Individuals with visual impairments Mental health in children Modification of work environment Persons with brain injury Sensory integration Upper limb amputation Visual impairment
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility - in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.
School physical therapy focuses on a child's ability to move as independently as possible in the school environment. The school physical therapist evaluates the child's ability to move throughout the school and to participate in classroom activities.
Adult cognitive disorders Alleviates or prevents impairment, functional limitation, and disability Arthritis Autism Cerebral Palsy Community Mobility Down syndrome Dysphasia care Home modification Individuals with visual impairments Modification of work and/or school environment Persons with brain injury
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