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Dear Patients and Friends,
Welcome to the Northport Wellness Center. Over the past few months, we have implemented many changes to our website, as well as to our building and services offered. We invite you to explore our site and visit our center to become educated on all of the many ways you can experience optimal health.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we encourage you to also become educated on Autism and how it effects children and their families.
According to statistics by the Center for Disease Control, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) now affect one in every 110 children in the United States. ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by atypical development in socialization, communication, and behavior. The symptoms of ASDs are often accompanied by abnormalities in cognitive functioning, learning, attention, and sensory processing
Autism is not a cut-and-dry issue; like the disorder itself, it brings with it questions, uncertainty and challenges the supposed facts. We cannot rely on mainstream media and the traditional medical community only, because very simply, they are not necessarily the ones eating, sleeping and breathing autism. Rather, it is the parents, families, friends and teachers who can offer just as much insight into this rapidly increasing epidemic.
There are an increasing number of professionals, as well as parents of children with Autism, who believe that RECOVERY from AUTISM is POSSIBLE. These individuals are determined to help those challenged by Autism heal by embracing a path to wellness that includes a comprehensive alternative therapy program. Children especially are making great progress with this approach but the parents of these children are struggling - not as much with their holistic choices as with those opposing forces - i.e. family, friends and the conventional medical community - who challenge such "alternative" care as a means for recovery.
It is up to us to support families and children with Autism.
The Northport Wellness Center staff is passionate about supporting adults and children of all ages in achieving their wellness goals, including families and children with Autism. This month, we respectfully request your support too, in helping these individuals, by respecting their journeys and getting the word out there that "life and healing come from within; and ultimately the promotion and maintenance of health is superior to the treatment of disease."
Together, we can promote wellness and support the autism community.
Yours in Good Health,
Dr. Alan P. Sherr
Founder, Director
Northport Wellness Center
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Understanding Parents of Children with Autism
For most parents of children with autism, discovering their child has the disorder is an overwhelmingly traumatic experience. We can support parents of children with autism by understanding as much as we can about autism and how it affects children and their families. Keep in mind that our reactions to them set examples of tolerance, respect and compassion for our own children.
Although they may never say it, parents of children with autism may appreciate the following: |
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Autism Rate Triples Among K-12 Students
Click here to read the entire story.
Americans Have Worse Health Than English Peers, Study Finds
Click here to read the entire story.
Low Vitamin D Linked to Allergies in Children
Click here to read the entire story.
Why Fevers Can Actually be Good for You
Click here to read the entire story.
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Alternative Therapy
For Kids With Special Needs |
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Let's Do Yoga!
Yoga has been proven to be an exceptional means of therapy for all, including those with autism, among many other syndromes. The freedom of movement in combination with the concentration of body/mind action is an essential skill for all to learn but also an excellent means of therapy for those with autism, aspergers, downs syndrome, ADD, ADHD and many more. Not only can yoga help children and adults that suffer from these conditions but it can be a savior for the family members that dedicate their lives to helping their loved ones.
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Chiropractic Therapy for Kids 
"Chiropractic therapy facilitates the nervous system's ability to function more optimally."
Dr. Alan Sherr, Chiropractor, Northport Wellness Center
The use of gentle, non-invasive chiropractic techniques can help realign your child's spine safely and naturally. With a healthy spine, your child will not only enjoy physical health, they'll achieve a more positive self image thanks to improvements in their posture, mental concentration, and ability to play longer
and stronger.
Learn how chiropractic care could support your child's optimal health...
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Special Diets for Kids with Special Needs
Some parents, doctors and researchers say that children have shown mild to dramatic improvements in speech and/or behavior after gluten and casein were removed from their diet. Some also report that their children have experienced fewer bouts of constipation and diarrhea since starting a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet. Research into the GFCF diet continues...
Can removing gluten and casein from your child's diet really improve the symptoms of autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome? Click here to read more.
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Vaccines and Autism: A New Scientific Review
For all those who've declared the autism-vaccine debate over - a new scientific review begs to differ. It considers a host of peer-reviewed, published theories that show possible connections between vaccines and autism.
Join our Facebook Discussion: The Great Vaccine Debate: |
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The Greater Good: A Documentary
The U.S. mandates more vaccines than any other country, and for a growing number of her citizens, this is an unsettling government demand, one at odds with the nation's founding principles of individual rights and freedoms. THE GREATER GOOD refocuses the debate about vaccine safety and engages with human stories from within a troubled system.
THE GREATER GOOD is a character-driven documentary that explores the cultural intersections where parenting meets modern medicine and individual rights collide with politics, groupthink and Big Pharma. The film offers parents, doctors and policy makers a safe space to speak openly, actively listen and to learn from one another.
Join Our Facebook Discussion: The Great Vaccine Debate: The Greater Good: A Documentary
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Bal-A-Vis-X One Day Foundational L.I./N.Y. Training
May 14, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
What is Bal-A-Vis-X?
Bal-A-Vis-X (BAVX) is a series of simple to complex rhythmic exercises using sand filled bags, racquet balls and balance boards.
This training is geared for: Parents, Teachers, Occupational, Physical, Speech, Recreation Therapists.
How can BAVX help children?
Increases Attention Span
Helps with Focus and Listening
Boosts Self-confidence
Improves Social Skills
Improves Hand/Eye Coordination, Posture and Balance
To register for this special event or to find out more, contact Christine Rockett at 631.834.8913, Crock0980@aol.com or Emily Eisen at 631.651.9207, Balance@brainworksplus.com. |
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"Art Therapy and ASD: Ethical Treatment of the Growing Spiritual Epidemic"
Northport Wellness Center Alliance Member Ed Regensburg, M.A., ATR-BC, CHt., LCAT will be presenting his lecture "Art Therapy and ASD: Ethical Treatment of the Growing Spiritual Epidemic" at two upcoming conferences: Hofstra's Annual Art Therapy Conference - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and "Autism From The Inside Out" Conference hosted by FREE - Academy of St. Joseph's , Friday, May 6, 2011.
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, there will also be an exhibition curated by Ed Regensburg for the Department of Art Therapy at FREE: "REVELATIONS... Fine Art by Individuals with Autism and Other Special Needs" will be on view at RXR Plaza from April 4th - April 15th and at the Long Island Children's Museum from April 18th-29th.
Ed provides ongoing programs and services for individuals with special needs. CREATIVE SANCTUARYŽ is now forming summer art groups for children with special needs, from July 1st-August 15th. Reserve your spot now! For more information, please call (631) 848.4123 or visit www.creativesanctuary.com. |
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Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Banana Bread with Cauliflower! |  |
Banana bread with cauliflower?!
Serve this delicious GF/CF cake-like bread to your kids
and check off a serving of veggies, too!
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To learn more about the Northport Wellness Center, please visit
www.northportwellnesscenter.com.
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