The ABC's of Brain Activity

ABC'S THE OF BRAIN ACTIVITY BRAIN IMBALANCE STATISTICS MORE CHILDREN THAN EVER ARE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BRAIN-BASED HEALTH ISSUES: 1 in 54: 1 in 88: 1 in 252: Boys diagnosed with an ASD (2007) Number of kids with an ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in 2007 Girls diagnosed with an ASD (2007) LATEST RESEARCH REVEALS THE PREVALENCE OF AUTISM IN THE U.S. HAS RISEN TO 1 IN 50 (2012) 4.65 MILLION KIDS OVER 6 HAVE A LEARNING DISORDER 10% OF KIDS IN THE MIDWEST AND SOUTH WERE DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD BETWEEN 1998 AND 2009 Brain Imbalance Symptoms LEFT HEMISPHERE RIGHT HEMISPHERE IMBALANCE SYMPTOMS IMBALANCE SYMPTOMS Poor reading comprehension Low reading ability • Reduced verbal Reduced nonverbal communication communication • Depression Short attention span • Lack of motivation Impulsiveness Procrastination Poor gross motor skills • Disorganization Inappropriate social interactions Delayed speech Anxiety DECODING DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISORDERS LEARN THE ABCS OF BRAIN IMBALANCE IMPACT AREAS: Attention and academics Behavioral and emotional Cognitive and coordination Socialization and setting goals BRAIN IMBALANCES CAN ALSO BE TREATED USING THE ABCS: A ssess for underlying imbalance B alance the brain Coach the parents S et goals for future development INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: BRAIN BALANCE MIDWEST Sources: http://www.livestrong.com/article/192253-brain- Brain Balance" chemical-imbalance-symptoms/ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html www.brainbalancemidwest.com http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html