The term dyslexia brings to mind a child who reverses letters and struggles with reading, and while these symptoms can be true, dyslexia is more involved than letter reversals and impacting reading struggles.  ..read more

For National Nutrition Month at Brain Balance, we've asked our team from across the country to share brain-healthy recipes your family will LOVE. Today's recipe comes from Samantha, program director from Brain Balance in Norwalk, CT. Sam is sharing a favorite recipe of her and her partner --- chicken pot pie! Are you craving the warm comfort of a homemade chicken pot pie but dealing with gluten and dairy restrictions? Look no further! In this recipe, I'll guide you through creating a scrumptious gluten-free and dairy-free chicken pot pie that's sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's dive in ..read more

When people hear the term attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a 7-year-old boy bouncing off the walls and creating frequent disruptions in the classroom and at home. They may envision loud, boisterous behaviors that require constant reminders to stay on task, to complete and turn in their school work, and struggle to keep their hands and feet to themselves ..read more

School may be out for the summer, but now is the perfect time to develop some critical skills that will give your kids a more successful start to the fall. Yes, summer is all about vacations, adventures, long days, baseball games, and bike rides. But summer break also provides an excellent opportunity for parents to assist their children in developing essential attention skills.  ..read more

Focus. Ignore your brother so you can finish your work. Pay attention. Are you listening? How can you play video games for hours but need help focusing on your homework? If any of this sounds familiar, keep reading. As parents, these phrases are often on repeat. Phrases we hope that, if repeated often enough, will result in the necessary and appropriate behavior modifications ..read more

Parents, physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control agree that when it comes to approaching attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, medication should not be the first line of defense.  The CDC recommends parent training in behavior management and behavioral classroom interventions as a starting point.  While guidance to manage challenging behaviors is a start, all too often this falls short of addressing the whole-child impact of the disorder.  The next line of defense is considered medication, however crucial areas of a child’s well-being are impacted min ..read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, does not just affect kids. An estimated 30% to 70% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms in adulthood, while some are never even diagnosed. Meanwhile, some people's symptoms do not become evident until adulthood, leaving them baffled when they struggle to perform in college or work ..read more

When you need to learn something new, what do you do? Do you make flashcards to test yourself? Have a friend drill you with questions or take notes, highlighting key concepts? Or do you prefer reading text or studying maps and diagrams? We all have different strategies or learning styles that play to our strengths. This is because we use our five senses in different ways that prove more effective for some than others. What works best for you may baffle someone with a different learning style ..read more

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Below is a summary of research studies on primitive reflexes and their link to symptoms and diagnoses that are commonly experienced by children and teens ..read more