For The Health Of It
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Community News BRINGS BREAK- THROUGH FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DELAYED CHILD
by Murray J. Martin
Over one year ago
an article published in this newspaper, made a dramatic improvement in
the quality of life of yet another child. The article was about my granddaughter
that had experienced a remarkable improvement in her special needs, since
receiving specialized treatment from a chiropractor in Stouffville. The
Doctor has many post graduate courses in neurology, cranial therapy and
nutrition. Taylor Demepsey's parents decided to try this treatment for
their daughter and here is their story.
The first 6 years
of life were very much a struggle for Taylor. Taylor was born with a chromosomal
abnormality, which resulted in a Global Development Delay. Low muscle tone
lead to severe delays in language development as it was difficult to form
words and make sounds. She was only able to put three to four word sentences
together. Failure of muscles to develop normally had also lead to major
difficulties in her balance and motor skills. Taylor did not walk until
after she was two years old and was still having many problems going up
and down stairs.
Taylor had received
ongoing support from both Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and Royal Victoria
Hospital from 1993 to 1998. Her discharge reports showed that Taylor's
progress was very slow. Taylor's age equivalent scores were on an average
of the two-year level. Her parents then sought help at the hospital for
Sick Children in Toronto, the Bloor MacMillian Centre and to Pediatric
Neurologist in Toronto. Taylor's parents were becoming increasingly discouraged,
as Taylor seemed to be getting further behind.
In September of 1998
a story appeared in this newspaper about another girl with somewhat similar
problems. The story was with regards to Dr. Allen Turner of Stouffville.
The article stated that Doctor Turner had gained an international reputation
for treating learning disabilities, dyslexia and attention deficits disorders.
The story also mentioned that Doctor Turner had pioneered several innovative
drug free methods that improved the capabilities of children with learning
disabilities. On September 22nd 1998, Taylor received her first treatment
by Doctor Turner. By October 1998, Taylor's parents noticed dramatic changes
in her. She was not only walking much better but was able to go up and
down stairs much faster. She was far more aware of her surroundings and
had a much faster reaction time. It was also noted that Taylor had a change
in her language development. Her speech was clearer and Iouder and she
was capable of putting more words together in her sentences. Over the past
year Taylor has continued to make significant progress in all areas. Needless
to say, her parents are thrilled about her progress and are optimistic
about further progress.
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