Complementary and Integrative Complementary and Integrative Approaches:Approaches:

Adjuncts for Pediatric Speech Adjuncts for Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologistsand Language Pathologists

AriellaShira Lewis, M.A.AriellaShira Lewis, M.A. Pediatric Speech and Language TherapistPediatric Speech and Language Therapist

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

• Training and Pediatric Experience Training and Pediatric Experience

• Recent Demographic ObservationsRecent Demographic Observations

• Journey into Complementary and Journey into Complementary and Integrative ApproachesIntegrative Approaches

Complementary and Integrative Complementary and Integrative Approaches in MedicineApproaches in Medicine

• DefinitionsDefinitions

Alternative medicine:Alternative medicine: any therapy that patients use instead of any therapy that patients use instead of conventional medicineconventional medicine ((old and new)old and new) e.g. e.g. biofields, subtle energies, consciousness, intention, faith, biofields, subtle energies, consciousness, intention, faith, prayerprayer

Complementary medicine: Complementary medicine: an alternative medicine practice an alternative medicine practice used in conjunction with a conventional oneused in conjunction with a conventional one ..

Integrative medicine:Integrative medicine: combines conventional medical combines conventional medical therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high-therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness, quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness, allowing for healing-oriented medicine that takes account of allowing for healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, spirit and lifestyle) the whole person (body, mind, spirit and lifestyle)

MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORTSUPPORT

• NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSNATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Center for Complementary and National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), NIHAlternative Medicine (NCCAM), NIH 19911991

(integrate evidence-based CAM practices (integrate evidence-based CAM practices into conventional medical practice)into conventional medical practice) American Association of Integrative American Association of Integrative

MedicineMedicine International Society for the Study of Subtle International Society for the Study of Subtle

Energy and Energy MedicineEnergy and Energy Medicine 19891989

Institute of Noetic SciencesInstitute of Noetic Sciences 19751975

MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORTMEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT• Universty and Hospital Departments of Universty and Hospital Departments of

Integrative MedicineIntegrative Medicine

Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC IrvineSusan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine

UCLA Collabrative Centers for Integrative Medicine (CCIM)UCLA Collabrative Centers for Integrative Medicine (CCIM)

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSFOsher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF

Institute of Health & Healing, CA Pacific Medical Center, SFInstitute of Health & Healing, CA Pacific Medical Center, SF

Harvard University, Beth Israel Medical Center Harvard University, Beth Israel Medical Center

University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan

University of Maryland University of Maryland

University of Colorado, etcUniversity of Colorado, etc

MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORTSUPPORT

• Quantum PhysicsQuantum Physics typically operates on the typically operates on the

microscopic scale of atoms and microscopic scale of atoms and subatomic particlessubatomic particles

entanglement of particlesentanglement of particles wave particle dualitywave particle duality, , entanglemententanglement observation/consciouness actually observation/consciouness actually

influences the physical influences the physical processesprocesses

quantum tunnelling quantum tunnelling instant movement of informationinstant movement of information wide technological application wide technological application

MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORTSUPPORT

• EPIGENETICSEPIGENETICS Central Dogma – primacy of DNA Central Dogma – primacy of DNA

genetic determinism 1953genetic determinism 1953

DNA RNA proteinDNA RNA protein

Genes are blueprints and can be Genes are blueprints and can be changed by perceptionchanged by perceptionenvironmental regulatory DNA RNA proteinenvironmental regulatory DNA RNA protein

signal proteinsignal protein

TIME LINE

12 years +

6 to 12 years:

2 to 6 years:

Birth to 2 years:

Fetal Period:

Embryonic Period:

Germ cell development:

MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL and SCIENTIFIC SUPPORTSUPPORT

• Telepathic CommunicationTelepathic Communication

Communication of thought from one person to another Communication of thought from one person to another by means other than sensory perception of the physical by means other than sensory perception of the physical senses. Also called senses. Also called thought transference

Indigenous CommunitiesIndigenous Communities

Psychics – telempathic communicationPsychics – telempathic communication

ResearchResearch

APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS Whole medical systems:Whole medical systems:

hhomeopathy, , naturopathy, , ayurveda, , traditional Chinese medicine , , Acupressure EFTAcupressure EFT

Mind-body medicine: Mind-body medicine: meditation, , intentionintention, , prayer, , mental healingmental healing, , art therapy, , music therapy, , dance therapy..

Biologically based practices: Biologically based practices: nutritionnutrition, , dietary supplements, , herbal supplements, ,

Manipulative and Body-Based Practices: Manipulative and Body-Based Practices: spinal manipulation (both (both chiropractic and and osteopathic), ), massage, , craniosacral, craniosacral, Energy Kinesiology, (Energy Kinesiology, (the use of manual muscle strength testing),the use of manual muscle strength testing), Educational Educational Kinesiology Kinesiology (Brain Gym)(Brain Gym)

Energy therapies:Energy therapies:

healing energy,healing energy, qi gong, , reiki, , therapeutic touch, , electromagnetic therapy..

APPLICATION to SPEECH and APPLICATION to SPEECH and LANGUAGE THERAPYLANGUAGE THERAPY

• DISCUSSION OF THE “NEW CHILDREN”DISCUSSION OF THE “NEW CHILDREN”

Don’t get side tracked by labelsDon’t get side tracked by labels ( (S. Rother 2002):S. Rother 2002):

Indigo Children, Crystal Children, Rainbow Children, Star Children (D. Jacob), Indigo Children, Crystal Children, Rainbow Children, Star Children (D. Jacob), Children of Now (Dr M. Losey), Children of Spirit (E. Dosick), Psychic Children, etcChildren of Now (Dr M. Losey), Children of Spirit (E. Dosick), Psychic Children, etc

Characteristics of Crystal ChildrenCharacteristics of Crystal Children 1.1.

1.1. Extremely sensitive physically, emotionally, energeticallyExtremely sensitive physically, emotionally, energetically2.2. Possess large eyes and an intense starePossess large eyes and an intense stare3.3. Start talking lateStart talking late4.4. Use telepathy and self invented sign languageUse telepathy and self invented sign language5.5. May be diagnosed with autism, Aspergers, verbal apraxiaMay be diagnosed with autism, Aspergers, verbal apraxia6.6. Very connected to nature, animals, water, rocks and crystalsVery connected to nature, animals, water, rocks and crystals7.7. Magnetic personalities, affectionate, loving, innocence, forgivingMagnetic personalities, affectionate, loving, innocence, forgiving8.8. Musically oriented and may sing before talking, artistic, creativeMusically oriented and may sing before talking, artistic, creative9.9. Natural healers, nurturers and peacemakersNatural healers, nurturers and peacemakers10.10. May be fearless explorers, and climbers with amazing balanceMay be fearless explorers, and climbers with amazing balance11.11. Often are natural vegetarians and may have a high metabolismOften are natural vegetarians and may have a high metabolism12.12. Their energy may disrupt electrical appliancesTheir energy may disrupt electrical appliances13.13. Often discuss angels, spirit guides, and past life memoriesOften discuss angels, spirit guides, and past life memories14.14. Vulnerable and may experience spiritual woundingsVulnerable and may experience spiritual woundings

CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS

• SENSITIVITIESSENSITIVITIES LightLight SoundSound TactileTactile Tastes and odorsTastes and odors Low vibrational foodLow vibrational food SynaesthesiaSynaesthesia InternalInternal Heightened sensitivity / sensory dysfunctionHeightened sensitivity / sensory dysfunction Earth’s magnetic field, moon, electromagnetic fieldsEarth’s magnetic field, moon, electromagnetic fields Feelings and energy fields of individuals and groupsFeelings and energy fields of individuals and groups Perceiving other dimensional stimuliPerceiving other dimensional stimuli Experiencing other dimensionsExperiencing other dimensions

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• COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Limited vocabulary & words per utterance.Limited vocabulary & words per utterance. Articulation is variable, sometimes unusualArticulation is variable, sometimes unusual Word structure unusualWord structure unusual TelepathicTelepathic

• PSYCHIC ABILITIESPSYCHIC ABILITIES Adult ExperiencesAdult Experiences See, hear and sense thingsSee, hear and sense things StimmingStimming Out-of -Body ExperiencesOut-of -Body Experiences

• ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• WOUNDINGSWOUNDINGS GriefGrief weeping at apparent separationweeping at apparent separation

DistrustDistrust cannot count on any realitycannot count on any reality

ShameShame embarrassed before the cosmosembarrassed before the cosmos

SelfishnessSelfishness fear of interacting with the worldfear of interacting with the world

PanicPanic suspended with nothing to suspended with nothing to graspgrasp

IndignationIndignation righteousness at lack of dignityrighteousness at lack of dignity

ResentmentResentment wish for world to match visionwish for world to match vision

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONSTHERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS• CONSULTATIONCONSULTATION

• ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTDDetoxification of mothers preconception and pregnancyetoxification of mothers preconception and pregnancyCalm, incorpoating nature, water, pastel colors Calm, incorpoating nature, water, pastel colors Avoid florescent lightingAvoid florescent lightingProtection from electromagnetic fieldsProtection from electromagnetic fieldsEnergetic clearingEnergetic clearing

• BODILY SUPPORTBODILY SUPPORTNutrition, food sensitivity testingNutrition, food sensitivity testingDetoxification from heavy metals, etcDetoxification from heavy metals, etcSensory diet, Sensory IntegrationSensory diet, Sensory IntegrationEarthingEarthingHyperbaric Oxygenation TherapyHyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONSTHERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONSConsultationConsultation

SUZY MILLER

Boardway Family – Michael, Janiece, Tristan

Kinesiology

Self Administered Kinesiology

• BODILY SUPPORT continuedBODILY SUPPORT continuedSoundSoundColorColorOther energiesOther energiesVision TherapyVision TherapyMassage, brushing, deep pressure Massage, brushing, deep pressure Yoga, gymnasticsYoga, gymnasticsCraniosacralCraniosacral

• COMMUNICATION SUPPORTCOMMUNICATION SUPPORTHonor the children where they areHonor the children where they areCommunicate telepathically as far as possibleCommunicate telepathically as far as possibleTransitional nonverbal communication systemTransitional nonverbal communication systemBegin with toning, chanting and singingBegin with toning, chanting and singingTactile and vibrational stimulationTactile and vibrational stimulationOral motor activitiesOral motor activitiesCommunication with animals, nature, etcCommunication with animals, nature, etc

Chakra SystemChakra System

• EMOTIONAL SUPPORTEMOTIONAL SUPPORTUse and teach techniques for Use and teach techniques for

reducing intensity of feelingsreducing intensity of feelings Brain Gym Brain Gym

www.braingym.comwww.braingym.com EFT Acupressure Tapping EFT Acupressure Tapping

www.eftuniverse.comwww.eftuniverse.com

www.thetappingsolution.com www.thetappingsolution.com www.tappinginternational.com www.tappinginternational.com

Differentiate between own and others Differentiate between own and others feelingsfeelings

Match and identify emotions with a Match and identify emotions with a pictorial representationpictorial representation

Energetic protection from others Energetic protection from others feelingsfeelings

• SPIRITUAL SUPPORTSPIRITUAL SUPPORT

Sacred processes around conception, Sacred processes around conception, pregnancy, birthpregnancy, birth

Communication with the spirit of an unborn Communication with the spirit of an unborn childchild

Blessings and rituals to sanctify weekly, Blessings and rituals to sanctify weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual cyclesmonthly, seasonal, and annual cycles

Angelic support, protection, etc.Angelic support, protection, etc.Selectively focus on different dimensionsSelectively focus on different dimensionsHaving a positive attitude about intuition and Having a positive attitude about intuition and

abilitiesabilitiesGraceLight - birth to 7yrs (W & EK Dosick)GraceLight - birth to 7yrs (W & EK Dosick)Support for parenting these childrenSupport for parenting these children

• RESEARCHRESEARCH

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