April Merrilee


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Yoga Exercises Improve Brain Functioning for Children with ADHD

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts the ability to focus, control impulses, remain calm (physically, mentally, and/or emotionally), transition from one activity to another, and complete tasks. Neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Teresa Cirule, explains the ADHD brain based on results of functional scans, fMRI scans that identify parts of the brain activated during thought... (posted by April 3 years 17 days ago.)
Definition of Sensory Integration

The field of Sensory Integration exists as both a theory of neurological function and the process of the human body and mind interacting with the environment. Sensory Integration was first identified by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, an Occupational Therapist who noticed children struggling with functional tasks who did not fit into specific categories of disability commonly used in the 1960 1970. These children did not have clear... (posted by April 3 years 132 days ago.)