Pervasive developmental disorder is a condition that involves delays in basic skills such as socializing, communicating, and using the imagination. It is considered an Autism Spectrum Disorder. There is no known cause for the disease. Parents generally notice a difference in their children around age three, although the disorder could have been going on much earlier. At age three it is easier to measure a child’s progress with that of other children who are the same age.
What are some traits that help diagnose this condition?
- Problems with social interactions
- Repetitive behaviors or restrictions in curiosity
- Issues with communication
- Lacking meaningful language skills
- Delays in motor skills
- Not showing appropriate empathy
A Young Boy’s Journey
There was an interesting story told in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health about a 3-year-oldwho had pervasive developmental disorder. His parents noticed that something was not right when he was 15-months-old. He began showings signs of apraxia (a disorder of the nervous system) and speech delay. His parents decided to seek out the care of an upper cervical chiropractor for their child. The article goes on to detail these visits. After 5 months of care, the child began to show significant lifestyle changes and improvement in the quality of his life was seen. These findings were confirmed by his parents, his teacher, his healthcare provider, and his upper cervical chiropractor.
In this case, all of his problems were linked to a misalignment in his neck that was corrected through upper cervical chiropractic care. His parents did not simply accept his diagnosis and try to live with it; they pursued further treatment options. Because of their determination, he was able to overcome his suffering.
Upper cervical chiropractors are trained to find specific misalignments, even in small children, and work towards correcting these by a series of gentle, effective adjustments. There is no popping or twisting of the spine. Patients are barely aware of the procedure. Why not look into this type of care today?
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/
