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There is increasing evidence that increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), benefits a variety of neurological disorders. Omega-3 fatty acids help support brain development and normal brain function so are essential for neurological health. It is also required for proper digestive function (kids with neurological conditions such as sensory processing disorder often have poor gut function) so you get a double positive effect from increasing your child’s intake of zinc. Zinc is a modulator of synaptic activity, neuronal plasticity and healthy brain function Magnesium is also important for a healthy stress response and children with sensory processing disorder experience a stress response on a more frequent and more intense basis Zinc. The signals may arrive more slowly or less accurately than normal. When a deﬁciency occurs, nerve signal transmission is inefﬁcient. The nervous system needs magnesium to transmit electrical information. Today I want to delve into some specific nutrients to support neurological function Magnesium. Grab a copy of our Gut health for kids ebook to learn simple ways to build up your children’s gut health

Improving sensory integration with outdoor and sensory play.Ī note about Gut health! There is plenty of scientific literature exploring the role of the gut on neurological conditions such as sensory processing disorder.

Reducing heavy metals and toxins (especially those that have an affinity for the brain and nervous system).

Nutrition to support neurological function.

In my naturopathic clinic, I most often see kids with feeding sensory challenges, these kids are challenged by lumps, foods mixed together, strong smells, hot or cold foods, even the noise of food cooking can be challenging for these kids! These feeding sensory challenges are often combined with other sensory challenges too such as noisy environments, lights or touch.Įssentially, Sensory processing disorder is a neurological problem so my naturopathic treatment centres around supporting and improving the brain and nervous system in 4 main ways.

She recommended we need to work on both in children with sensory processing disorder and I agree. (strengthen the child so they can process sensory information more effectively) I recently heard an occupational therapist use the analogy of a paper plate – if we overload a paper plate at a bbq it will fall apart (sensory processing disorder) Two things we can do, put less food on the plate (reduce sensory load) or find a stronger plate. Our senses are designed to keep us safe, we also learn, explore and enjoy the world around us through our senses but children with sensory processing disorder find it difficult to process sensory information from the world around them. Senses are ways we process information from the outside world.

Watch the video or continue reading below to find out more about my Naturopathic approach to sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder is more common in children with Autism, A.D.H.D, Downs syndrome and other genetic conditions and in kids who were born prematurely but it can also be a stand-alone condition. Sensory processing challenges and sensory processing disorder are becoming more and more common in children.