88. Q&A: What Stimming Is Really Telling You About Your Child's Nervous System

Dr. Tony Ebel explores the neuroscience behind stimming behaviors in children with autism and other neurosensory challenges. He explains that stimming is a natural coping response to an overwhelmed, dysregulated nervous system rather than a problem to be eliminated. He then outlines how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care can help address the root causes of stimming by restoring balance to the nervous system rather than just treating the symptoms.

[00:00:00] Introduction & Understanding Stimming Behaviors

• Explanation of repetitive movements like hand flapping, rocking, and teeth grinding
• Common questions parents have about these behaviors

[00:01:21] The Science Behind Stimming

• Patient case study: Amelia's repetitive nodding movements
• How traditional medicine failed to address the root cause
• Stimming as a natural response to a dysregulated neurosensory system
• How environmental factors increase stimming behaviors

[00:04:13] The Nervous System Explained

• Sympathetic (fight-or-flight) vs. parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches
• Introduction to the vagus nerve and its critical role in regulation
• Explanation of dysregulation and dysautonomia in autism

[00:05:38] Subluxation and Proprioception

• Definition of subluxation 
• How proprioception (sense of movement) sends calming signals to the brain
• Why movement is inherently calming to the nervous system

[00:09:10] Three Benefits of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care

• Cleaning up sensory input to the brain and nervous system
• Activating the vagus nerve for better regulation
• Improving a child's ability to handle environmental challenges
• How this approach reduces stimming naturally by addressing the root cause

[00:12:37] Assessment and Treatment Approach

• How factors from pregnancy through early childhood contribute to current challenges
• Introduction to neurological assessment technology
• The process of creating customized care plans
• Next steps for parents wanting to explore this approach

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