Testimonials

My 15 year old daughter Erica...

has had difficulty with reading and comprehension as well as other learning. She took the AIMS test and did not do well. Ten days into the Individualized Sensory Training Program she read a 30 page pamphlet while at the doctor's office. She then proceeded to tell me all about the various leukemias, identification and treatments on the way home. Read More

Research & Discussions

Reticular Formation

-By Michael Reed
Behavioral Advisor ©2007

Adults and children who have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) have been shown to have a depressed Reticular Activating System (RAS) when a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is done(A PET scan is a nuclear medicine medical imaging technique which produces a 3 dimensional image or map of functional processes in the body). Read More

Processing Disorders

Children or Adults with a processing disorder may do one or more of the following:

Dislike being touched or hugged.
Picky about the way their clothes feel.
Are in constant motion.
May not make eye contact.
Constantly getting into things such as peanut butter, powdered sugar, make-up, flour, soap, paint, etc.
May be quiet or withdrawn
They participate in high-risk play such as jumping from extreme heights or climbing tall trees.
They are accident prone, running into things or walls, they appear to not pay attention to where they are going.
Teachers complain they do not listen or follow instructions.
They do not make the transition to new activities well.

Individualized Sensory Training Program

Is a non-invasive, chemical free therapy that has been highly effective in improving Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD). SPD has been associated with the following conditions:

Autism/Asperger's Syndrome
Sensory-Processing Disorder
Learning Disabilities
ADD/ADHD
PDD
Dyslexia
Speech/Language Disorders
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Birth Trauma
Developmental Delays
Behavioral Problems
Anger
Depression/Insomnia

Read more about the Individualized Sensory Training Program

Upcoming Events

SP Sessions and Conferences

Use the link below to view our events and conference calendar. Our calendar will include all activities and sessions offered through our clinic. View Calendar

Information For Parents

Vortex Services and Travel links ..

The services provided by Vortex are complementary to therapeutic services that the patient is currently involved in. The current therapies, medications, other medical recommendations or treatment should not be stopped or altered without the knowledge and recommendation of the treating physician. Read More