ADHD
Helping Children (and Adults) with ADHD Build Better Focus, Coordination & Confidence through Chiropractic, Functional Neurology & Healthy Lifestyle Habits
ADHD Is About More Than Attention
- balance
- coordination
- retained primitive reflexes
- eye tracking
- sensory processing
- posture
- sleep
- emotional regulation
- executive function
Our goal is to better understand how your child’s nervous system is functioning and identify opportunities to support healthy development.
Why Every Child Looks Different
…but for completely different reasons.
- balance
- retained primitive reflexes
- visual processing
- sensory integration
- sleep
- posture
- sleep
- nutrition
Individualized Care for Your Child
Rather than following a standardized program, recommendations are based on your child’s examination findings, goals, developmental history, and response to care.
Apex Success Stories
Joey’s mom was getting frustrated with complaints from Joey’s teachers about his behavior. School was a bit of struggle ~ Joey’s family knew he was smart but his grades were not reflecting his abilities. The evaluation revealed problems with sensory processing – visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems. You may be thinking – so what does that mean? With these systems not working well, Joey experienced the following (not inclusive of all problems):
• He got agitated at school in the hallways and gets sweaty and complains in crowded situations
• He had trouble following 2 and 3 step commands
• He didn’t respond well to verbal cues
• He was easily distracted by noises and heard noises that others didn’t notice
• He often lost his place while reading and fatigued easily with reading
• He had a strong visual memory
• He hesitated going up and down stairs
• He had difficulty copying from the blackboard
• He was a very slow eater
The good news is, with treatment, Joey is able to focus for longer periods, homework time is becoming less stressful, and there are less complaints from his teachers.
Disclaimer: All names changed to protect patient privacy.
Chris’ parents were worried about Chris because he always seemed tired. He had trouble concentrating. He never wanted to play sports. He didn’t do much when he got home from school.
His evaluation revealed problems with visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular processing. With these sensory processing challenges, Chris experienced the following (not inclusive of all problems):
• He was very sensitive to pain, more so than others
• He was excessively ticklish
• He had trouble listening or concentrating with background noise
• He had some difficulties with balance
• He was a “slumper” – he had poor posture and slumps in the chair
• He tired easily with physical activity or writing
• He had difficulty finding objects in a pocket or backpack without looking
• He had a hard time following directions
• He had a hard time with handwriting
The good news is, within the first month of care, Chris was able to focus for longer periods and was finishing his homework faster.
Disclaimer: All names changed to protect patient privacy.
“Guess what I did this weekend?” this 12 year old boy said with a broad grin on his face, excitement radiating from him. “I rode my bike!”
The greatest reward of working with kids is seeing how dramatically they report their improvements. The boy just mentioned, that we are working with, had some coordination and balance issues, along with his other ADHD symptoms. As we worked with him to improve his overall health through chiropractic, nutrition and neurosensory integration, his mom noticed improved coordination. Where he would have avoided playing catch with his brother in the past, he joined in with his brother and the neighborhood kids this spring. One day he mentioned to me that he hadn’t rode his bike in several years because it was tough for him so it wasn’t fun. Since he was doing other things better, he wondered if he might be able to ride his bike this year. I told him to give it a try, knowing from his progress he would do well. The next time he was in, he was bounding with excitement that he rode his bike!
Disclaimer: All names changed to protect patient privacy.
Our Three Pillars of ADHD Support
Chiropractic Care
Neurointegration Exercises
Specific exercises can challenge balance, coordination, eye movements, reflexes, timing, and sensory processing—all important components of healthy brain development.
Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle
We help families identify lifestyle habits that may support attention, self-regulation, energy, and overall wellness.
What Does an ADHD Evaluation at Apex Include?
- Developmental history
- Neurologic examination
- Primitive reflex assessment
- Balance testing
- Coordination assessment
- RightEye® evaluation when appropriate
- Sensory processing observations
- Lifestyle discussion
- Nutrition review
- Sleep habits review
Every child’s brain develops differently. Our goal is not to change who your child is, but to better understand how their nervous system functions and identify ways to support learning, movement, attention, and overall well-being. We work alongside families and other healthcare professionals to help children build on their strengths and thrive.
Why Families Choose Apex Instead of Large Neurodevelopment Programs
- Individualized care instead of a standardized program
- One-on-one visits with experienced doctors
- Chiropractic care integrated into every plan
- Functional neurology principles
- Home exercises designed for real family life
- Home exercises designed for real family life
- Functional nutrition and lifestyle support
- Collaboration with pediatricians, psychologists, therapists, and schools when appropriate
- Fee-for-service care without requiring families to purchase large treatment packages