Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

EDUCATION and support services to the child’s caregivers. Bright Beginnings early education program meets a local need for an inclusive playgroup in Chicago’s Southside and Westside neighborhoods. Playgroup sessions are open to all families with children between 15 and 36 months, and operate on a fee-for-service basis several mornings per week. GENERAL 2-E Twice Exceptional Newsletter Glen Ellyn Media P.O. Box 582 Glen Ellyn (630) 293-6798 www.2enewsletter.com Accessible Threads www.accessiblethreads.com Online clearinghouse for adapted clothing. Naperville (888) 715-7598 www.americanramp.com Centers for New Horizons 4150 S. King Drive Chicago (773) 373-5700 cnh.org Provides wheelchair ramps. Free estimates. tunities for people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and mental retardation. Adaptations by Adrian P.O. Box 7 San Marcos, Calif. (877) 623-7426 www.adaptationsby adrian.com Blue Cap 2155 Broadway Blue Island (708) 389-6578 www.blue-cap.org Special needs programs. Community Alternatives Unlimited 8765 W. Higgins Road Suite 300, Chicago (773) 867-4000 www.cau.org Subscription newsletter aimed at the intersection of giftedness and learning difficulties. Chicago Association for Retarded Citizens 8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1700, Chicago (312) 346-6230 carc.info Adapted clothing. Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago (800) 613-8549 (312) 640-2100 TTY (888) 253-7003 or (312) 640-2102 www.accessliving.org Advanced Case Management Cathy Oliver 1951 Merritt Lane Lake Forest (847) 615-9410 www.advancedcase management.com Viva Family Center 2516 W. Division St. Chicago (773) 252-6277 www.childrenshome andaid.org Serves infants-adults with developmental disabilities through community-based educational, therapeutic, vocational and residential opportunities. Catholic Charities 26 W. St. Charles Road Lombard (630) 495-8005 www.catholiccharities.net RESOURCES Head Start program serving ages 3-5, including children with special needs. Check the Web site for other locations. Nonresidential center for independent living for people with all types of disabilities. All services are provided at no charge. A comprehensive approach to pediatric neurobehavioral case management. CARC provides services that promote choice, independence and community integration to people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. Provides independent case management services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including developmental disabilities, mental health needs, hearing, visual and physical impairments. Clearbrook 1835 W. Central Road Arlington Heights (847) 385-5300 www.clearbrook.org American Ramp Systems 811 Bakewell Lane Counseling available on a sliding fee scale. Locations throughout Chicago area. Check the Web site. Community and Residential Services Authority 100 N. First St. Suite S-100 Springfield (877) 541-2772 Clearbrook provides experiences and oppor- Medicine free alternative for ADHD, Developmental and Mood Disorders at the Sinha Clinic Do you or your child suffer with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Autism Spectrum or Bi-polar disorder? Has medication been offered as a treatment option and you are looking for an adjunct or alternative to medication? Neurofeedback treatment may be your answer. Neurofeedback training has gained popularity throughout the years as an empirically validated treatment for a variety of conditions including (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Bi-Polar disorder, Anxiety disorders, and Autistic Spectrum disorders. Neurofeedback began as a treatment for Seizure disorder and has been expanded to qualify as an empirically supported treatment to address a number of conditions. There is a large body of rigorous research on Neurofeedback that exists. Through extensive research, the use of Neurofeedback has expanded to treat a number of often debilitating disorders such as ADHD, Depression, Bi-Polar disorder, Chronic Pain, Mood disorders, Phobias, Sleep disorders, and much, much more. This is why many practitioners are using Neurofeedback training with their patients to improve their daily functioning and find such relevance in Neurofeedback to improve their lives. This fast growing movement has become a firmly established and active treatment for positive change. So what is Neurofeedback? It is the process of interacting with a device that monitors internal physiological activity and provides information to the individual about their internal functioning. This scientific technique teaches the patient to develop conscious awareness of physiological activity being measured, and teaches the patient to control this physiological activity. By hooking up a monitoring device that reads the brainwave activity, computer games feed back information to the patient. In Neurofeedback one learns to think for him or herself, giving the patient control over their feelings and behavior. What is the QEEG? QEEG’s (quantitative electroencephalography) over the years have provided topological brain maps that define impairment in brainwave activity of people with a variety of conditions. It can successfully diagnose ADHD with over 90% efficacy. The data generated is compared to a large normative database unlike many other imaging techniques. The dysregulation in neuro-modulating systems may be able to account for most disorders, whether manifested physically or psychologically. The life change interventions that patient’s use can be ineffective if neuroregulatory mechanisms are locked into recurring patterns. The brain characteristics will favor cyclical loop patterns and habitual responses over new learning. Neurofeedback directly addresses neural cognitive processes that perpetuate dysfunction. Hence, life change interventions are more likely to be effective. Neurofeedback clears away many of the impediments to change making your interventions with your child more effective. This drug-free approach has been shown to be a highly effective way to treat a variety of conditions. A controlled study comparing children being treated with Ritalin or Neurofeedback showed that the alleviation of ADHD symptoms were the same after only 28 sessions. A study conducted with persons suffering from depression indicated that after 27 treatments, patients pre and post Beck Depression Inventory results demonstrated depressive scores from clinically significant (prior to treatment) to an average range of functioning (after treatment). Furthermore, follow-up of 1 and 5 years later depicted that patients continued to no longer meet criteria for depression. Patient Testimonials Patients at the Sinha Clinic have raved about the efficacy of using Neurofeedback treatment. Parents of a 6 year-old Autistic child report that “his social and communication skills have improved significantly." A 15 year-old patient that presented to the Sinha Clinic with ADHD and Anxiety disorder reported that his test and social anxiety have decreased significantly and he can now “focus on the present rather than worrying about things that haven’t happened.” A 35 year-old man that suffered with ADHD symptoms since childhood reported that after only 20 sessions of Neurofeedback, he could now “pay attention, focus and no longer act without thinking." He reported that his family now views him as a “completely different person to live with…able to listen” when family members interact with him. A 32 year-old woman that suffered with depression reported after 30 sessions that she was now able to “enjoy life, feeling energetic and happy." As professionals in the field we have found Neurofeedback to be a highly effective approach to treating a variety of conditions that our patients present with both young and old. This treatment has been shown to be a valuable adjunct or alternative to medication. This training overall, gives patients better control over their well-being. To acquire more information or to schedule an appointment, call Sinha Clinic at 630-762-9606 and a representative will be ready to assist you. You may also visit our website at www.sinhaclinic.com for additional information. Insurance is now accepted. Dr. Sabrina Young, Psy.D. and Dr. Shobha Sinha, M.D. | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | ChicagoParent.com http://www.accessiblethreads.com http://www.americanramp.com http://cnh.org http://www.2enewsletter.com http://www.blue-cap.org http://www.adaptationsbyadrian.com http://www.cau.org http://carc.info http://www.advancedcasemanagement.com http://www.childrenshomeandaid.org http://www.accessliving.org http://www.catholiccharities.net http://www.clearbrook.org http://ChicagoParent.com

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Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Contents In Our Shoes Of Mothers and Mission Control A Love Story Keeping the Whole Family Well What Do I Do? Resources God's Special Child Our Kids Inspirations

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