NACD – National Association of Child Development
The NACD Neurodevelopmental Approach utilizes a neurologically-based, targeted, eclectic treatment methodology. This involves perceiving the individual and his function as in integrated whole, more than a summation of his or her parts. The relationship between neurological and physiological function is synergistic. A comprehensive treatment approach must address both factors as part of the process. Global areas of concern are identified, followed by an evaluation to determine the underlying neurological/developmental causes or inefficiencies producing the functional problem(s). Intervention is based upon both the acceleration of normal neurological development, and the remediation of abnormal developmental patterns. The basic structure of the intervention is dictated by an appreciation of neural plasticity and the need for organized specific input, which is provided with the necessary frequency, intensity and duration. Understanding that the more specific the input the more targeted and effective the intervention, an effort is made to incorporate as many valid treatment techniques as possible, providing a truly eclectic model. Treatment techniques are created, identified, developed, modified and replaced in an effort to identify the best techniques to be utilized with an individual.
"NACD has helped our daughter avoid eye surgery due to a strabismus in her left eye. She only wears glasses when she has to focus on things near her face (i.e. reading, etc). Before NACD, she had to wear glasses full time. If she didn't wear the glasses, her left eye would drift in all the time." -Charmian Klem
Ortho-K, involves temporarily reshaping the cornea through the use of specialized contact lenses, which are designed to be worn while sleeping. Orthokeratology is a natural and holistic way to improve your child’s vision, allowing them to enjoy the effects of clear vision during the day without eyewear.
"We were referred to Ortho-K by our Naturopathic physician because my daughter's glasses always fell off when she was crawling. Though the correction is only intended to be temporary, we found that the results were lasting more than a day, so we went to wearing the contact every other night. And then longer, and eventually she no longer needed them at all. Her esotropia never returned. She no longer needs any intervention for her eyesight." -Tina Sparks