The Ten Principles of Brain Balance, By: Dr. Robert Melillo

Buy Disconnected Kids Today! The Brain Balance Program is the most comprehensive approach to the treatment of autism, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia, and the host of other neurobehavioral and neuroacademic disorders. It is a totally holistic program that has proven to achieve measurable changes in behavior and academic performance. At best, it can permanently correct these disorders -- meaning symptoms totally disappear. At least, symptoms will markedly diminish so that a child can resume or begin to function in the real world, both socially and academically. The success of Brain Balance Program is based upon ten unique principles that we simply call The Ten Principles of Brain Balance.

1. Childhood neurobehavioral and neuroacademic disorders are actually one condition with different sets of symptoms. Brain Balance recognizes the majority of childhood neurological conditions as one disorder, Functional Disconnection Syndrome[FDS]. Children display different symptoms depending on the part or parts of the brain affected. 2. The underlying problem is a dysfunction in either the left or the right hemisphere that puts the brain out of sync. All human functions are distributed in either the left or the right side of the brain, not both. To function properly, however, the brain must work as a whole. Symptoms of FDS differ depending on whether the dysfunction is caused by a reduction of function on one side or an exaggeration of function on the other. 3. The problem and the dysfunctions must be accurately identified. Brain Balance is specialized to assess, document and objectively quantify FDS though the use of state-of-the-art testing in specific areas of function. 4. The only way to correct the problem is to fix the imbalance, not treat the symptoms. Fix the functional imbalance and the symptoms go away. Treat the symptoms with medication -- the current and most popular approach -- and brain function will never improve. Symptoms will return as soon as the medication wears off. 5. All functional problems in the brain must be addressed individually. If all the dysfunctions in the brain are not corrected, the symptoms will return and the problem will continue. Each function must be addressed one at a time.

6. Success is achievable through a hemispheric-based program. The only way to correct the imbalance is to stimulate the side of the brain that is out of balance without directly affecting the other side. Brain Balance uses a three-pronged program that includes sensory motor, academic exercises [with behavioral techniques] and a nutrition program. 7. Same Time Integration gets the brain back in sync. The Brain Balance Program addresses each impaired function individually at first and gradually integrates exercises to achieve balance in the timing and rhythm between the left and the right sides of the brain. Same Time Integration incorporates all modalities simultaneously within the same time frame to get the left and the right brains working in synchronization. 8. The brain and body must grow together. Brain Balance is based on new science that shows that if the body is out of balance, the brain is out of balance, and vice versa to an equal degree. 9. The problems are not primarily genetic and are therefore permanently correctable. Brain Balance is based on the scientifically backed belief that the various symptoms of FDS are primarily the result of environmental factors. Genetic predisposition is the result of environmental factors that only alter the way a gene or genes are expressed. In other words, genes are not destiny.

10. Parents play a crucial role in a child's individual success. Parents have the power to achieve success using the Melillo At-Home Brain Balance Program. To this end, they must be motivated and fully involved in the motivation of their child to complete the required tasks. Correcting a behavior and/or learning disability through professional guidance and school involvement alone is not enough. However, using them in conjunction with the program can be a great help to parents and can even help enhance results.

Change Your Child's Developmental Trajectory -- call your nearest Brain Balance Center today to schedule an Assessment for your child.

Who we are: Brain Balance Achievement Center

Brain Balance Achievement Center is a multi-modal, non-medical approach that addresses the root cause of behavioral, academic, and social challenges.Our program is based on the work of Dr. Robert Melillo, who has been working with children with neuro-developmental issues for 20 years. Not only is he a ground-breaking neurologist, but he is also the best-selling author of both Disconnected Kids and Reconnected Kids. Based on his research we focus on the underlying "functional disconnection". Functional Disconnection is an imbalance in the connections and functions between and within the hemispheres of your child's brain. When a child has a functional disconnection, information is not allowed to be processed the way it should be, creating a complexity of hemispheric weaknesses. Our goal is to correct the imbalance by stimulating the weaker hemisphere to achieve inter-hemispheric communication, improve functionality, and lay the groundwork for future development. 

To gain a full understanding of your child’s functional disconnection we must first "meet your child where they are." This means that we want to find out at what level your child is working, so we can build upon that. We can not ask an 8 year old to read a word problem and then do the multiplication to find the answer before that 8 year old can first master reading comprehension.  And we cannot ask that same 8 year old to successfully ride a bike, if we don't first figure out if they can feel how their body is in space, so that they can maintain the balance and synchronization that they need to ride down the block. 

In order to do this, we must first conduct a 2 part comprehensive assessment of your child's brain and body function. Your child will first partake in a 2 hour sensory motor evaluation, and then come in and participate in a 2 hour cognitive evaluation. After that we will schedule for you to meet with our center director to discuss the strength and weaknesses that your child displays. Then, by integrating physical and cognitive exercises we are able to correct the underlying imbalance, improve function, and reduce/eliminate negative behaviors. 

Brain Balance also integrates a comprehensive nutrition component to the program. The brain and gut are directly connected, which means that when a child has a deficit in one of their hemispheres, they consequently have a deficit in their stomach. This deficit causes "leaky gut." Leaky gut, in short, allows what the child is eating to leak into the body and cause inflammation. That inflammation, caused by food sensitivities, then manifests itself in negative outward behaviors. To address this all of our children are required to have blood drawn in order for it to be tested for food sensitivities. The nutrition coach then works very closely with each family to help them develop a individualized elimination diet for their child.

Brain Balance believes that the brain can change it's self. Once we understand where your child is coming fromwe can then custom design physical and cognitive activity plans and easy-to-follow dietary guidelines to establish proper connections and improve rhythm and timing. This multifaceted approach helps your child achieve optimum body and brain function.