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There are eight sensory systems we focus on; five that are generally directly addressed in sensory integration therapy (visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive). Christie Pride, M.Ed., OTR/L recently gave a presentation to families in a foster community explaining these systems a little bit, and teaching how we can know if a child is off as well as some simple things we can do to help. This training is embedded below. Sensory Training for Formed Families For

What is specialized kinesiology? Kinesiology simply means the study of the mechanics of body movement. The specialized kinesiology protocols used at Authentic Health are manual modes of correction for the body in which blocked or hindered pathways in various systems (cerebrospinal, neurovascular, neurolymphatic, primo vascular, endocrine, respiratory, etc.) are opened so nutrients can flow to systems and toxins can be released. This returning the body to a more healthful stat

What Your Senses Do: Focus ~ Vestibular (Movement Processing) System Do you have a child who is always running, spinning, or constantly moving? If so, your child may be seeking vestibular input to organize his or her body and improve focus. Children who have vestibular system challenges either crave movement or avoid it. Most crave movement but also avoid certain types of movement. These children are lacking a sense of knowing where they are in space and frequently use their

We arrived at our new offices (183-4A Keith Street, Warrenton VA) in the early afternoon with many hands to help us. By 5pm, we were done...