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More Information: The Midbrain More detailed information on the functional areas of the Midbrain. The Cortex More detailed information on the functional areas of the Cortex.

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Cerebral Palsy

The child with cerebral palsy no longer has to have a future without hope of improvement. At The Family Hope Center we have seen children with cerebral palsy show remarkable improvement.

What Do We Do for these Children?
In general - and in contrast to what often happens in conventional treatment for children with cerebral palsy - we target the midbrain first, not the cortex. We do this by optimizing the cranial sacral mechanism, developing the respiratory pathway, and giving the children opportunities to experience independent, neurologically progressive mobility function.

Simultaneously, and without medication, injections or surgery, we develop a program to improve the metabolic and respiratory pathways, which decreases the child’s often overwhelming rigidity. In addition, we create program to heal the physical structure of the child - thereby further reducing muscular rigidity and/or increasing tone as necessary. Although this is a complicated process, many parents have succeeded in creating these pathways for their children with cerebral palsy.

In conjunction with the above, we address the sensory pathways, which regulate sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing, in order to bring about the normal development of these functions. The information carried by these pathways must be properly processed in the midbrain before it is sent to the cortex. Once the sensory pathways have been developed, but not before, we proceed to the development of the other functions, such as mobility, speech, manual dexterity and social skills, that depend on the proper functioning of these pathways.

Finally, and critically, we address the overall metabolic, neurological and physical health of the child in several important ways:

1. We dramatically increase oxygen delivery to the whole brain. This contributes greatly to the overall health and development of the brain, which both facilitates and accelerates the healing process.
2. We work to ensure that the cranial sacral mechanism is functioning up to its maximum potential. Without addressing this important aspect in healing the child, the progress will be much, much slower. For more information about cranial sacral therapy, click
3. Since progress toward wellness depends heavily on an excellent, cleansing diet, we develop individually designed diets to increase neurotransmitter function in the brain, restore gastrointestinal health, and eliminate over-sensitivities to allergens and toxins.

Simone R. and her parents Jane and Soren 

Update 6 months after starting the program. (4:20, 9.2mb)

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After many years of experience, we know that children who follow treatment plans like these – including children with cerebral palsy - can and will make steady progress on the full range of their neurological, metabolic, mobility and other issues.

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What is Cerebral Palsy?
In general, professionals refer to children who are spastic or rigid, and have poor mobility and speech, as having cerebral palsy. More Cerebral Palsy definition >

Brain impairments associated with Cerebral Palsy Children with Cerebral Palsy are impaired primarily in the midbrain and brain stem. As a result, children who are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy typically have neurological and developmental issues in the areas of vision, hearing, sensation, language, mobility and manual competence.

How Can We Help?
At The Family Hope Center, we address the brain and the structural development of the child simultaneously, to create an optimal neurofeedback loop for healing. We develop a comprehensive cranial sacral, respiratory, nutritional, sensory, motor and structural program designed for each child’s specific condition and age, then teach the parents how to help their child by doing the program at home.

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"We will be forever grateful for the Newells and their appropriately named Family Hope Center" Harmony Morrissey, Arizona