The neurodevelopmental model of evaluating how the brain receives, processes, stores and utilizes information is a powerful tool to evaluate underlying causes of distractibility. Limited space does not allow a detailed discussion of the theory and complete evaluation process using this model, but below we will give parents a place to look for possible causes.
It is VERY important to understand brain plasticity. Psychological models assume the brain to be fixed and unchangeable. Since the 1940's, the true nature of the brain has emerged. The structure, function and even the chemistry of the brain is changed by specific stimulation. New brain cell connections grow, "rewiring" takes place, and brain chemistry actually changes with stimulation. Stimulation has a very specific meaning in this context. Specific stimulation is designed to impact the central nervous system which achieves improved function. With wisdom and knowledge, we can improve how brains function, from the severely brain injured; autistic; developmentally delayed; mentally retarded; learning disabled; dyslexic; and of course, the ADD or ADHD child.
Some possible causes of ADD and ADHD are: sensory issues (over or under sensitivity to touch, sound, visual stimulation, smells or tastes), underdeveloped processing (low ability to properly hold in sequence either visual or auditory information),and or storage inefficiencies ( the brain putting learned information in a place where it is difficult to retrieve due to mixed dominance) just to name a few possible culprits.
Each of these areas of development has a world of information behind it, and should be carefully evaluated as possibly influences on the inability of a child or adult to focus. They are potential causes of ADD symptoms. All of these areas can be remediated. Once causes of learning and distractibility problems are evaluated, a program can be designed to normalize these areas. Normal or superior function becomes possible.
There is one thing you can begin to work on TODAY! It has been sighted as one of the leading causes of inability to stay on task and focus. AUDITORY PROCESSING. See information below.
In addition to these "brain development" related reasons for the cause of ADD and ADHD, you would be well to consider the metabolic or chemical reactions that may cause symptoms.
All children benefit from a well balanced diet of real foods. Removing processed foods from the diet and limiting or eliminating sugar is often very beneficial - to all of us! ~ Author, Key Ness, ND
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AUDITORY PROCESSING
Everyone Can Benefit From Improving Their Auditory Processing Ability
This booklet will give you tools to enhance most every area of your child's life. Auditory processing is a key factor in a child's neurological development and affects their ability to follow directions, comprehend, stay on task and attend. This 22-page booklet describes testing techniques as well as many activities for improving auditory processing.
Useful for ages 1 to 101
Take a snapshot of whether ones auditory and visual processing is functioning at grade level.
