GROUND BREAKING STUDY!!! Two Grade Levels “JUMP” in just 12 Weeks HUGE Advancement for Kids with ADHD!

Board Certified, Dr. Nelson Mane’, Tampa said,”Many children go from Worst to First in their class and have standardized testing scores improved!”

“There is a great amount of research behind the concepts of Hemispheric Integration Therapy and the success it is having with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Last year the concept of functional disconnection syndrome was presented in the scientific literature and now the first outcome study was published in the “International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health”, adds Mane’.

“This is a drug-free approach for the world of ADHD and learning disabilities, and with such significant improvement in a 12 week period amazes many parents and teachers alike.” 

Dr Nelson Mane a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist has been interviewed by Spectrum Magazine, and the Tampa ABC, CBS, NBC affiliates as well as Bay News 9 for his work applying Hemispheric Integration Therapy and functional neurology for children and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.  He was featured in the Autism documentary “Walking in the Dark: Finding the Light in Autism.”

Study: published in the “International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. Tampa, Aug 23, 2010Improvements as much as 2 to 4 grade levels upon pre-and post-WIAT (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test) with regard to reading, comprehension, written and oral expression and math reasoning were observed after a 12 week program of Hemispheric Integration Therapy. The program consisted of procedures such as aerobic and strength conditioning exercises, motor training including rhythm and timing exercises, sensory stimulation as well as academic training. A WIAT is a common test used by psychologist and the school systems to assess children with ADD and ADHD as well as other learning disorders. The WIAT includes subtest such as word reading, reading comprehension, math reasoning, spelling, written expression, listening comprehension and oral expression. The Brown Scale an ADHD assessment tool also showed improvements. The study was conducted by the F.R. Carrick Institute for Clinical Ergonomics, Rehabilitation and Applied Neuroscience, University of Haifa, DeMontfort University, and the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies.

Dr. Nelson Mañé, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.N.B., F.A.C.F.N., F.A.C.O.

Mañé Center

1602 West Sligh Avenue Suite 500

Tampa, FL 33604

Tel. 813.935.4744

Fax. 813.931.1427

Email: http://us.mc578.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=DrMane@manecenter.com" target=_blank>DrMane@manecenter.com

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The purpose and objective of this “look-back” is to see WHERE we have been… so as to move FORWARD towards more and MORE ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!

August:

7/31^st  (early start to the quarter)  Dr. Nelson hosts and speaks at the Children’s Board about “Hope for Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD”. http://www.hitautism.com/events"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.hitautism.com/events</FONT></A></P>

8/3  Film crew videos 3 Parent Testimonials about the Hemispheric Integration Therapy and the success it is having with their children, with various Neurobehavioral Disorders.  Dr. Larissa Cohen gives a medical perspective on the success that Hemispheric Integration has had with her son.

Links to Testimonials: 

1. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/10/CV4tV0fPGZw"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/10/CV4tV0fPGZw</FONT></A></P>

2. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/8/t-ILP_rqOGE"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/8/t-ILP_rqOGE</FONT></A></P>

3. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/11/cvHuhZ7CMa0"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/11/cvHuhZ7CMa0</FONT></A></P>

8/4  Dr. Mane’ hosts 1^st Monthly Gymboree Playdate Classes for 5yrs and under children on the autism spectrum. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

8/12  Dr. Mane’ hosts the regular Monthly Support Group Meeting for Parents, Caregivers, etc.

http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

8/14  “Walking in the Dark”, the movie/documentary that features Dr. Mane’ and the families that have been treating with Dr. Mane’ and enjoying successful results with Hemispheric Integration Therapy had a 2^nd showing in Ft. Myers, FL.

 Link to Movie Preview: http://www.hitautism.com/uncategorized/new-autism-documentary-preview"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.hitautism.com/uncategorized/new-autism-documentary-preview</FONT></A></P>

8/17  Regular Monthly Playdate at Gator Fred’s for kids on the Autism Spectrum and their Families. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

8/25  “At the Movies Television Show with Gus Mollasis”.  Dr. Mane’ is interviewed with a Parent about Hemispheric Integration Therapy and it’s success with Autism Spectrum with the theme of Temple Grandin and the Emmy award winning movie about her life with Autism Spectrum.

Link to show:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHXGwRE2Y0&amp;feature=related"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHXGwRE2Y0&amp;feature=related</FONT></A></P>

8/27 & 8/28  Mane’ Support Group hosts a Field Trip to Daytona Beach, FL for Children on the Autism Spectrum and their families with “Surfing for Autism”. To view pictures of event and join support group.  http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

September:

9/1  Dr. Mane’ hosts 2nd^t Monthly Gymboree Playdate Classes for 5yrs and under children on the autism spectrum. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

9/2  Channel 13 Fox Anchor Kelly Ring interviews Dr. Nelson Mane’ on the subject of “ADHD and Overmedication”.

Link to interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZ0nlA6FDo"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZ0nlA6FDo</FONT></A></P>

9/3  Film crew videos 3 more Parent Testimonials about the Hemispheric Integration Therapy and the success it is having with their children within the Autism Spectrum.

Links to Testimonials: 

1. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/6/MA4IgOgRnLM"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/6/MA4IgOgRnLM</FONT></A></P>

2. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/0/-1m1AVx2DNA"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/0/-1m1AVx2DNA</FONT></A></P>

3. http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/2/_OUGPboQ4KI"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/2/_OUGPboQ4KI</FONT></A></P>

9/9  Dr. Mane’ hosts the regular Monthly Support Group Meeting for Parents, Caregivers, etc.

http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

9/21  Regular Monthly Playdate at Gator Fred’s for kids on the Autism Spectrum and their Families. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

October:

10/3  Mane’ Support Group hosts a Field Trip to a Skating Camp for Children on the Autism Spectrum and their families with “ASkate for Autism”. To view pictures of event and join support group.  http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

10/6  Dr. Mane’ hosts 3rd monthly Gymboree Playdate Classes for 5yrs and under children on the autism spectrum. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

10/9  The Mane’ Center hosts a Special Event, Free Reading and Eye Movement Screening.  To view pictures of event and join support group.

To view a parent perspective: http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/7/6wH7tN2GF-o"><FONT face=Arial>http://www.youtube.com/user/manecenter#p/u/7/6wH7tN2GF-o</FONT></A></P>

10/14  Dr. Mane’ hosts the regular Monthly Support Group Meeting for Parents, Caregivers, etc.

http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

10/18  Dr. Mane’ launching New Web Site for The Mane’ Center. http://www.manecenter.com/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.manecenter.com/</FONT></A></P>

10/19  Regular Monthly Playdate at Gator Fred’s for kids on the Autism Spectrum and their Families. http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/</FONT></A></P>

10/24  DR. NELSON MANE' went “INTERNATIONAL” in a Radio Interview by Kevin Healey of "Autism Radio UK

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autismradiouk.co.uk%2Farchive%2Flisten-again%2F200.php&amp;h=f74b0SMH3fDi0l9R2F1yxVh3Hwg" target=_blank>http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autismradiouk.co.uk%2Farchive%2Flisten-again%2F200.php&amp;h=f74b0SMH3fDi0l9R2F1yxVh3Hwg</A></SPAN></FONT></P>

In the world of Autism Spectrum, someone once said, “There are those out there that will Help You…and there are those out there that Want Your Money”.  It hurts for us to hear this, and yet, as with everything else, this is true as well in the world of Autism.  It hurts us more when it’s our precious children that happen to be victims to those that are out for money.  These ones prey upon the desperation of the parents of Autism Spectrum Children, and work hard to win their trust, knowing that loving our children the way we do…we will pay our last dime to make them better.

Therefore, this situation sets up a continuous rise and fall of hope to hopelessness…and we become jaded, distrustful, and cynical.   We may feel that we cannot take the polar dives from joy to pain in our hearts any longer…and so sometimes we give up!  We may even begin to think that if it sounds too good…then…it cannot be true! 

I have felt this way many, many times in the first 8 years of my son’s life.  I was close to giving up hope dozens of times, and thank goodness, I never did!  Perhaps if I relate an experience that I had, it will help you understand why I am so thankful that I never, ever lost hope…

One day…

…about a year ago, I had the pleasure of driving down Hwy 49 in California, called the Gold Miners, or 49ers trail.  Along this trail, you can visit and learn the history of all those miners who panned for gold…looking…looking for the glitter.  I got to pan for gold as well…and realized how very hard and tedious it was.  As I worked the pan swirling round and round looking for the glint of yellow…I found much that shone bright in the sun…only to have the miner tell me, “Nope, only fool’s gold, little lady…”

And so, I worked my pan to and fro…back and forth…making swirling and swishing movements…with the object being…since the “Gold” is heavy…heavier than the sand, and silt, it STAYS in the pan!  I liken this “REAL GOLD” to “Helpful, Progressive, and Functional Therapy Protocol”...It “STAYS IN THE PAN”, so to speak…and it withstands…there is no argument against it, as it is devastating in its logic, and it just makes good sense.  It “WORKS”…

Fools Gold, however, may shine, and it is pretty…but it is “VALUELESS”…just as a therapy protocol or center may be “pretty”, perhaps a very nice and shiny facility with nice therapists.  Be sure to ask yourself, “What is it really…little lady?”  “Is it mere fools gold?”  “Is it worth anything?”  In other words…”Is it doing any good, and is my child progressing?”  If not…Then…It is VALUELESS…and not worth anything, especially not worth your money and time!

Please do not make the mistake of thinking that there is NO GOLD…just because it may be difficult to find.  It takes effort, much effort to find it…nevertheless…IT’S THERE!!!  There, also may be those that call you foolish for even trying and for going to such efforts…yet the reward is great…when you can shout at the top of you voice, “Eureka!”

You may wonder if I ever did find gold…The answer is YES!!!  I found “GOLD” literally…and better yet…figuratively…with a treatment plan perfect for my son…worth all the gold in the world and more…

“EUREKA!!!”

BY:  Kimberly Larochelle

Dr. Esther Gonzalez, a board certified pediatrician joins the Mane Center

in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez said, "I want to give great care to

children with neuro-behavioral disorders by taking the time to give

thorough pediatric evaluations with a neurobehavioral focus," She

feels that early detection is the key and wants to start screening

children as early as 6 months. These screenings will aim at

identifying characteristics

which may be early indicators of conditions such as ADHD and Autism.

“early detection and referral for early intervention has shown to

produce better outcomes.” said, Dr. Gonzalez.

The Mane’ Center has evaluated and treated children from as far as England, Algeria,

India, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and areas throughout the United States.  Dr.

Nelson Mane’ uses a combination of Hemispheric Integration Therapy and

Functional Medicine to treat children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Dr. Mane has been featured in NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX in Tampa for his

work with children on the Autism Spectrum.

“I think we now have the best of both worlds in one facility. We have

traditional and alternative care co-operating together for the benefit

of the families.  Dr. Gonzalez is unique in that she is not a

behavioral pediatrician but a pediatrician with behavioral experience.

You can tell that she has been in the trenches with the families." Said,

Dr. Mane, a board certified chiropractic neurologist.

Here’s a little background about Dr. Gonzalez:

Dr. Esther Gonzalez is a board certified pediatrician, with

subspecialty training in childhood neurobehavioral disorders. She was

born and raised in Puerto Rico. She completed medical school and

pediatric residency at The University Children's Hospital of Puerto

Rico. After her first eight years of private pediatric practice in

Puerto Rico, Dr. Gonzalez moved to Ohio in 1992. In Ohio, she was the

Medical Director for six years at Margaret Shipley Clinic in downtown

Canton.

She moved to Florida in 1998, where she has been practicing pediatrics

in the area of Citrus County.  Her practice has a primary focus is in

the care of children with neuro-behavioral

disorders, autism and developmental delay. She delivers the proper

screenings and treatment required when treating neurobehavioral

disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder, Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia and

Dyscalculia, Sensory Integration Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome,

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant

Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and

Autism.

Dr. Gonzalez has developed a program for children on the spectrum

including parent education, medication, school programs and referrals

for therapy as needed. She addresses the children’s medical management

including reduction of medication when therapeutic intervention

provides the opportunity. Dr. Gonzalez has been a speaker for

Metadate, Focalin, Straterra and Concerta educating and updating

Primary and Pediatric Doctors on management of ADHD with Co-morbid

disorders on the use of medications for children and adults.

We keep moving forward as this grand combination of Early Detection meets with Early Intervention in helping our Autism Community.