Ann Arbor office
1310 S. Main Street
2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact us at:
Telephone: 734-786-3833
Fax: 734-994-8622
(Free parking under building)
lisa@integrativepediatrics.net
www.integrativepediatrics.net
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1310 S. Main Street
2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact us at:
Telephone: 734-786-3833
Fax: 734-994-8622
(Free parking under building)
lisa@integrativepediatrics.net
www.integrativepediatrics.net
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Definitions |
| Here are a few definitions to help explain how we practice: |
 | Conventional medicine is built on the diagnosis/treatment model of | |
| health In many ways, conventional medicine divides people into in each of these organ systems. Often pharmaceuticals are then prescribed determined by the patient's diagnosis. Conventional medicine often has difficulty approaching patient's without a diagnosis. |
| Alternative medicine considers the role of non-biomedical therapies, | |
| such as energy therapy, acupuncture, massage, etc., in the maintenance of optimal function. |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified(PDD-NOS) or | |
| autism spectrum disorder (ASD): PDD-NOS describes children with autism-like symptoms, but not enough symptoms to be called autism. |
| Asperger syndrome is a distinct pattern of phenomena characterized by | |
| relatively normal language development, deficiencies in social function, unusual interests, and clumsiness. Asperger Syndrome can be associated with other identifiable conditions such as ADD, anxiety, and depression. |
| ADD/ADHD is called "Attention Deficit Disorder with or without | |
| hyperactivity". A more appropriate name would be "Attention Dysregulation Disorder". Like autism, ADD is defined by symptoms, and probably reflects a variety of conditions that interfere with effective regulation of the brain. About 80% of children and adults satisfying criteria for ADD will benefit from treatment with stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall with significant improvements in function. Less well studied are approaches involving dietary changes and nutritional supplementation. The most serious and common complication of ADD is failure, and early failure can have a significant impact on the rest of a child's life. |
| Behavioral disorders are defined as behaviors that result from | |
| interactions between the child and his environment. They are a reflection of temperament, tolerance of environmental stimulation, and parenting style. The understanding of behavioral disorders depends on the accurate observation of the circumstance surrounding the behavior and the emotion exhibited by the child. Behavioral disorders often respond to parenting coaching, sensory interventions, and possibly modulation of temperament with supplements, nutritional interventions, or medication. |
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