The Cerebellum is in charge of motor function. For many children with Autism, this part of the brain functions improperly. However, researchers are beginning to discover that the Cerebellum does more than just help out with motor skills.
It is now believed that the Cerebellum plays an integral role in how other parts of the brain perform, such as areas of the brain that control cognitive abilities. It is now believed that the Cerebellum utilizes information absorbed from the world around a child to refine the neocortical circuit.
This means that your child is processing information from the outside world long before he or she can communicate verbally. When a problem exists in the Cerebellum, the child can’t interpret these external stimuli properly. The result is stunted maturity and a skewed perception of the world. Because the dysfunction of the Cerebellum affects other parts of the brain, a condition called Developmental Diaschisis arises.
It is no wonder then that children with Autism often have difficulty interacting in a socially acceptable way. Sometimes, this means that a child refuses to speak. At other times, it may be a difficulty understanding social cues. Sometimes, it may even be perceived as an inability to tell right from wrong. However, what is going on is really just an inability to process what is going on around them in a proper way.
Natural Help for Children with Autism
How can upper cervical chiropractic help an autistic child to understand the world a little better? The brainstem is how the body communicates with the brain, and vice versa. Keeping the brainstem functioning as highly as possible is vital, especially when other parts of the brain are malfunctioning.
If the upper cervical spine is out of alignment by as little as one-quarter of a millimeter, communication is hindered. An upper cervical chiropractor such as Dr. Young Chung of Chicago, Illinois, is specially trained to diagnose and correct any such misalignment. Helping the central nervous system to work as well as possible is vital for any child with autism. Dr. Chung is happy to start the process with a consultation.
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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/
