Dear Jan (Practitioner),
Cameron has stopped the aggressive behavior (specifically hitting me). Socially, she has been talking a lot about her friends in school and what they are doing. She actually wants to wear certain clothes “just like” her friend in school. Socially she has shown the most progress (in my opinion). Her teachers find her more “CONTENT” and more focused. You can actually have a conversation with her for a short period of time. She is curious about things (wants to know what, why? etc.) She still has her fear of birthday parties and crowds, but she is in control and knows when to exit or cover her ears when it bothers her. She doesn’t fall apart.
Lisa
According to Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, neuroplasticity means that the nerve cells in our brains and nervous systems are changeable, or can modify themselves. Neuroplasticity enables us to continue learning at any age, or to create new connections to take over weakened functions. We can rewire or reorganize our brains.
The actual structure and function of the brain change through the course of our lives. There is no medical treatment involved. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs within the brain. The requirement for triggering this phenomenon of neuroplasticity is exposure to an activity with intensity, frequency, and duration.
