14. Sensory Overload: The Hidden Battles of Families Living with SPD

Episode Overview: 

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses sensory processing disorder (SPD) in children. He explains the science behind SPD, its symptoms, and how it relates to other conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and autism. Dr. Ebel also shares the three main triggers of SPD (pregnancy stress, birth interventions, and early developmental challenges) and the four neurological dysfunctions associated with it (subluxation, dysautonomia, nervous system dysregulation, and vagus nerve dysfunction). He emphasizes the importance of seeking neurologically-focused chiropractic care to address the root cause of sensory issues in children.

Key Topics Covered:

• 00:02:45 - Introduction to sensory processing disorder (SPD) and its various names
• 00:07:14 - SPD is a brain-body disconnection, disregulation, and disorganization
• 00:11:30 - SPD is not normal and should not be dismissed by healthcare professionals
• 00:16:16 - The nervous system's role in sensory processing and integration
• 00:22:49 - Two main types of SPD: overstimulation (raging bull) and understimulation (drunken bull)
• 00:26:58 - Granular look at SPD symptoms in overstimulated and understimulated children
• 00:31:06 - Three main triggers of SPD: pregnancy stress, birth interventions, and early developmental challenges (the perfect storm)
• 00:34:21 - The role of birth interventions in causing neuromotor injuries leading to SPD
• 00:36:07 - The impact of early developmental challenges (colic, antibiotics) on the gut-brain connection and SPD
• 00:37:56 - Four neurological dysfunctions associated with SPD: subluxation, dysautonomia, nervous system dysregulation, and vagus nerve dysfunction
• 00:43:50 - The importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the sensory processing system
• 00:45:52 - Neurologically-focused chiropractic care as the missing link in addressing SPD
• 00:46:47 - Using insight scanning technology to measure nervous system imbalances in children with SPD
• 00:49:41 - Personalized chiropractic care plans for children with SPD, focusing on neurological repair and restoration
• 00:52:25 - The importance of seeking out a specialized chiropractor who understands SPD and uses the appropriate techniques and technology
• 00:53:57 - Call to action: learn more about SPD, share the podcast, and find a qualified PX doctor to help your child

For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read our “What is Sensory Processing Disorder?” article, as well as other informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.

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