Developmental neurological conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia and OCD are on the rise.  Could it be a disconnect between the left and right hemispheres of the brains related to sedentary lifestyles and excessive time spent on screens? Find out in this fascinating espisode with Dr. Robert Melillo.  Dr. Robert Melillo is a specialist in childhood neurological disorders, and has been helping children overcome learning disabilities for over 30 years. His areas of expertise include: autism spectrum disorders, PDD/NOS, ADD/ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, bipolar disorder, and other mental, attention, behavioral and learning disorders. He's also an expert in diet, nutrition and neuroimmune disorders in children as well as adults and sees folks of all ages in his New York based practices. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Melillo on how developmental neurological conditions develop and how he's helping clients to overcome them.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• How ADHD, dyslexia, autism and more have an imbalance between right and left brain that stops right brain development, fuels left brain advancement and creates a disconnect
• The connection between your balance systems in the brain and cognitive function
• How childhood development is related to adult mental health conditions
• Why retained primitive reflexes are related to autism spectrum conditions
• How proprioception is the master trainer when it comes to strengthening the brain
• The link between poor childhood brain development and early Alzheimer’s or dementia
• How your facial asymmetry is a direct reflection of what’s happening in your brainstem
• Why artists, inventors and musicians often are dominant right brain and dyslexic

Resources From The Show:

• Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood Book
• Disconnected Kids 3rd edition - Book
• The Center for Developing Minds - Web Series - Your Home TV
• Dr. Robert Melillo Website and IG
• Melillo Method Podcast