Several contributing factors must be taken into account when looking at children with autistic tendencies. These include biochemical imbalances, autoimmune inefficiencies, potential brain trauma and neurodevelopment aspects.

From a neurodevelopment point of view, Autism tends to be hyper-sensory related as well as deficient in auditory and language processing. The cortex seems to be in a hyper-excited state where the brain becomes flooded with all incoming input.

The Parietal lobes, where sensory input function is located, are out of balance. Often times, the sensory information that the brain receives is clouded or distorted, therefore, the individual will have a distortion of reality. It is this distortion that promotes the behavior related to autism.

In order to clearly understand the impact of neurological development, Crossroads Institute conducts a complete brain map to indicate which regions of the brain may be effected.

Neurotherapy is often indicated for children with autism spectrum disorder. When properly applied to the proper locations neurotherapy assists in the elimination of inhibitors that create the flooding effect and cause the hypersensory issue.

Once the brain receives input distortion-free, the inner-feedback loops located within the brain have an opportunity of "re-setting" and re-establishing neural connections. This then allows the child to begin receiving input appropriately.

We also employ home training program protocols based upon the data collected from the brain map and a comprehensive neurodevelopment and sensory evaluation.

The Neurodevelopment Home Program ensures that any missed stages of neurological development can be corrected so that the child can engage completely within their learning and social environment.

Crossroads Institute believes the combinations of neurotherapy and the Neurodevelopment program is the key to success. Our results have shown if the child is properly stimulated a natural neurodevelopmental maturing can take place. The child can begin to communicate verbally, show emotional expression, stemming usually stops, and the child is able to utilize volitional control with life's demands.