Important Foods for the Brain Welcome to part two of our blog series about nutrition and the brain. In the first post, we discussed the nutrients most essential for proper brain function. In this article, we will dive into the foods that offer us those essential brain nutrients. While there is no evidence that any […]
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ADD versus ADHD
ADD versus ADHD Today there is more awareness of the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD, which is a wonderful step forward in human compassion and knowledge. Many of our Pathfinders families have been touched by this diagnosis. However, you may have wondered what the difference that “H” makes in between the two terms. For those of […]
The Importance of Play
Understanding the development of executive function skills in early childhood Take a moment to reflect on how you spend your day. Consider the interactions you have with those around you, the tasks you schedule to complete, the errands that need to be run, or the family that needs to be fed. Now, ponder your capacity […]
What is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia? …and how it can be helped. It is estimated that 1-in-10 people have dyslexia, and many of them don’t even know it [1]. Dyslexia is a reading disorder and many people misunderstand it to be associated with lower-than-average intelligence. This is not true. In fact, dyslexia is often described as a gift […]
The 8 Most Important Brain Nutrients
The 8 Most Important Brain Nutrients Here at Pathfinders, we are all about the brain. We think it is the most powerful and interesting organ in the body. And like our bodies, it needs nutrients to survive and thrive. In this first part of the Brain Nutrient series, we will discuss the main nutrients that […]
What is the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?
What is the Difference Between ADD and ADHD? If you’re reading this, you may be on a quest to find the official difference between ADD and ADHD. The thing is, there isn’t one. ADD is, in fact, an outdated term for ADHD. That is, in the medical field, if you have the symptoms of what […]
ADHD: Symptoms, Tests, Influencing Factors, and At-Home Management
ADHD: Symptoms, Tests, Influencing Factors, and At-Home Management Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, especially if you live in America where, between 2003 and 2011, the number of children diagnosed with the condition aged 4 to 17 years increased by 42 percent. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
What exactly is Asperger Syndrome?
What exactly is Asperger Syndrome? A brief scan of the history of the term Asperger Syndrome may lead one to think that it isn’t a topic worthy of much attention or emotional investment. For many people, this is far from the truth. The topsy-turvy record of the term—its inception, the attention it received, and subsequent […]
Reflex Reflection
If you’ve been around Pathfinders for any length of time, you’ve probably heard mention of primitive reflexes. These reflexes are involuntary, automatic responses to various stimuli, and they are a very important aspect of early development. Ideally, primitive reflexes are integrated during the first 6-12 months of life; that is to say, higher neurological connections […]
Power Up Your Walk
The Infinity Walk, developed by Dr. Deborah Sunbeck, is a simple, but profound tool for brain integration. This tool, also known as the power walk, is also very helpful for increasing an individual’s self-awareness of body and movement. At the most basic level, the infinity walk involves walking a figure eight pattern while keeping the […]