Author Archives: Dr. Amber Brooks
Sensory Cravings
Most parents even those that are unaware struggle with sensory issues if they have a child on the spectrum. A sensory craver is one that looks for sensory input, craving the sensation it gives them. As a result behaviors may … Continue reading
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Tagged for ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavior, craniosacral therapy, lights, mouthing, occupational therapy, self stimulatory, sensory processing disorder, SPD, spinning, stimming, texture, touch
Tagged for ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavior, craniosacral therapy, lights, mouthing, occupational therapy, self stimulatory, sensory processing disorder, SPD, spinning, stimming, texture, touch
Breastfeeding and Celiac Disease
In my practice I see many children with gluten sensitivities and a growing number of them with celiac disease (CD). Many of us know all the benefits to breastfeeding such as improved immunity, less ear infections, allergies and new evidence … Continue reading
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Tagged for Autism, breastfeeding, celiac, celiac disease, diarrhea, diet, food allergies, gluten, irritability, pregnancy, rash, stomach pain, underweight, vomiting
Tagged for Autism, breastfeeding, celiac, celiac disease, diarrhea, diet, food allergies, gluten, irritability, pregnancy, rash, stomach pain, underweight, vomiting
CranioSacral Therapy: It’s Role in Recovery & Childhood Development Part 2
So, we have now discussed what CST is and how it can help children in general. If you missed Part 1 of this then go back and read it before proceeding, this will help you have a better understanding. I … Continue reading
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CranioSacral Therapy: It’s Role in Recovery & Childhood Development Part 1
This subject is one near and dear to me as I have been using Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for many years now and I have seen how life changing it can truly be for families. When parents go searching for information … Continue reading
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Tagged for Autism, craniosacral, craniosacral therapy, CST, emotional regulation, trauma
Tagged for Autism, craniosacral, craniosacral therapy, CST, emotional regulation, trauma
Eczema or Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
Many people suffer with long-term skin issues and many never find the answer. Over the years I have seen “eczema” become a bigger and bigger issue beginning in infancy and evolving as they get older. We know that eczema is … Continue reading
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Tagged for dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, food allergies, gluten, inflammation, pain, red skin, scaly skin, skin blisters, skin irritation
Tagged for dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, food allergies, gluten, inflammation, pain, red skin, scaly skin, skin blisters, skin irritation
Bad Bacteria
The television has done a good job at educating the larger population that positive bacteria can be beneficial and has capitalized on probiotics in many foods you can buy. This is important to do because there are bad bacteria that … Continue reading
Part 2: Flu Shot, Get the FACTS!
Last month I broke down the ingredients in many different flu shots that are on the market and this month I wanted to define each of them for you in detail. Please read over October’s blog to refresh your memory. … Continue reading
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Tagged for apsergers, Autism, flu, flu side effects, vaccine side effects, vaccines
Tagged for apsergers, Autism, flu, flu side effects, vaccine side effects, vaccines
Flu Shot, Get the FACTS!
This is the time of year where many get the flu shot so, I thought it would be wise with all the media attention around vaccination to tell you what is in your flu shot. There are many option you … Continue reading
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Tagged for ADD, ADHD, asperger's, Autism, flu season, flu shot, OCD, toxins, vaccinations
Tagged for ADD, ADHD, asperger's, Autism, flu season, flu shot, OCD, toxins, vaccinations
The Importance of Vitamin D
In November 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doubled the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for infants and children, from 200 IU/day (2003 recommendation) to 400 IU/day. They aimed to assess the prevalence of infants meeting the recommended … Continue reading
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Recurrence Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
The current issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics features a published study conducted to look at the recurrence risk for ASD’s. “The recurrence risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is estimated to be between 3% and … Continue reading
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Tagged for ASD, asperger's, Autism, family relation, genetics, spectrum disorders, testing
Tagged for ASD, asperger's, Autism, family relation, genetics, spectrum disorders, testing