Are traditional medical approaches failing our neurodivergent and special needs children?

In this episode, Jess Ngaheu delves into the shortcomings of the traditional medical system for neurodivergent and special needs children. She highlights the complexity of multiple appointments, high costs, and the lack of communication between specialists. Jess shares insights on the importance of individualised care and the transformative power of brain plasticity, offering hope and practical solutions for parents navigating these challenges.

Key Takeaways:

Challenges of the Traditional Medical System:

• High costs and multiple specialist appointments.
• Lack of communication and coordination between different therapists.
• Limited focus on root causes, often leading to temporary solutions rather than long-term improvements.

Importance of Individualised Care:

• The need for a tailored approach considering each child's unique needs and history.
• The significance of comprehensive evaluations to understand the big picture.

Power of Brain Plasticity:

• The brain's ability to change and adapt through targeted therapies.
• Success stories of children making significant progress with individualised treatment plans.

Holistic Approaches to Treatment:

• Combining functional neurology, movement, massage, and other therapies.
• The importance of consistent, long-term work for sustainable improvement.
  
  

Chapters
00:00 - 00:19 - Introduction to the Episode
00:19 - 00:34 - Welcome and Overview
00:34 - 03:51 - Challenges in the Traditional Medical System
03:51 - 06:49 - Financial Burden and Communication Issues
06:49 - 08:04 - Power of Brain Plasticity and Success Stories
08:04 - 10:09 - Holistic Approaches to Treatment
10:09 - 12:01 - Individualised Care and Call to Action

Quotes
One-size-fits-all approach that is often seen in traditional medicine is not how it works, and it's definitely not how it works these days

The science of brain plasticity and the brain's ability to change and adapt is huge, but people don't often talk about it.

The fact that we can change the brain is absolutely true. I've seen it firsthand with my son.

We combine functional neurology, movement, massage, and many different aspects in one treatment.

Having regular treatment with us, we have sustainable improvement.

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