By Crawling A Child Learns To Stand
Building Ben's Brain is a blog documenting the trials and victories experienced with a comprehensive neurological program for a teenager with severe autism.
The Brain Possible Podcast Episode 6: Interview With Carol Newell of the Family Hope Center
Episode 6 of The Brain Possible Podcast is officially live! The Brain Possible podcast shares the inspirational stories of parents and caregivers as well as interviews with doctors, authors, leading thinkers, and paradigm-shifters in the realm of pediatric health and wellness--all in an effort to change the conversation around childhood brain injury from limitations to possibilities.
Interview With Matthew Newell, Director of the Family Hope Center
Matthew Newell has dedicated his life to helping children and adults with special needs and brain injuries since 1981.
The Brain Possible Podcast Episode 4: Interview With Matthew Newell of the Family Hope Center
Episode 4 of The Brain Possible Podcast is officially live! The Brain Possible podcast shares the inspirational stories of parents and caregivers as well as interviews with doctors, authors, leading thinkers, and paradigm-shifters in the realm of pediatric health and wellness, all in an effort to change the conversation around childhood brain injury from limitations to possibilities.
Our Journey of Hope–Six Month Reevaluation
At our first visit in November 2014, it was verified that Aaron was neurologically 45.4 months (3 years 9 months), resulting in functionality of 54% with a severe brain injury. Â We received a robust therapy program that we were charged with leading him through at home.
Where Hope Comes Home
Many homeschool families have a child (or children) with special needs that can range from minor to severe (seizures, cerebral palsy, blindness, severe autism, paralysis). Most families hope that there is more that can be done for their child.
Flat Head Syndrome
I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss what the medical world now refers to as “Flat Head Syndrome.” Their solution…to put an expensive helmet on the baby’s head so we can “correct the shape of the head".
Genetic Complications Healing Story
When our daughter was 20 days old, hospital doctors diagnosed her with monosomy 18q [Chromosome 18 Ring], a very rare chromosomal disorder.
Dyslexia Healing Story
Doctors diagnosed him with dyslexia. When he told a story, he often started in the middle. Even when he saw an accident happen, he told the story in the wrong sequence.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Healing Stories
Testimonial 2
Some days he would just bang his head on the floor, or pick at the skin on his arms until it bled. The faintest of noises other than his own hurt his ears.