Brain Balance: Creating Synergy in the Brains of Autistic ChildrenBrain Balance: Creating Synergy in the Brains of Autistic Children
Mental Health News Radio
Dr. Victoria Naumann joins us live from the Converge Autism conference by Springbrook Behavioral Health in Greenville, South Carolina. She is the Executive Director & Owner of Greenville's Brain Balance center and an exhibitor of this event. She stops...
13:48•5 Mar 2018
Unlocking Potential: Dr. Naumann's Approach to Autism
Episode Overview
- Brain Balance Centres focus on enhancing brain connectivity through exercises.
- Non-invasive tools like interactive metronome stimulate brain development.
- Programmes tailored to each child's functional assessment.
- Centre philosophy focuses on supporting growth without diagnosing.
- Techniques aim to help children mature into their learning environments.
“We exercise our bodies, but people don't think about exercising their brain.”
This episode of Mental Health News Radio brings you an engaging conversation with Dr. Victoria Naumann, who shares her journey and expertise in working with autistic children at the Brain Balance Center. Broadcasting live from the Converge Autism conference in Greenville, South Carolina, Dr. Naumann discusses her innovative approach to helping children with various developmental challenges.
With a background in chiropractic neurology, she explains how Brain Balance Centres focus on enhancing the brain's connectivity through targeted exercises, aiming to improve sensory processing, coordination, and cognitive functions. Dr. Naumann's enthusiasm for her work shines through as she describes the satisfaction of witnessing children's progress and growth. The centre uses non-invasive tools like the interactive metronome to stimulate brain development, providing short, focused bursts of activity tailored to each child's needs.
Her passion for functional neurology led her to join the Brain Balance team in 2008, and she hasn't looked back since. The episode explores the centre's philosophy of not diagnosing but instead assessing each child's functional levels to create a supportive environment for growth. Whether it's a child struggling with ADHD or social challenges, Brain Balance offers programmes designed to help them mature into their learning environments. Dr.
Naumann also touches on her experiences at the conference and how she became involved with Brain Balance. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on how brain exercises can be as essential as physical ones, emphasising the importance of balanced brain activity for holistic development. For anyone interested in understanding more about developmental challenges and innovative ways to support children's growth, this episode is a must-listen.
You might find yourself pondering how these techniques could apply to everyday life or even your own experiences.
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