Who are considered the Neurodiverse? What is neurodiversity? Individual differences in brain functioning regarded as normal variations within the human population because of genes, environmental, and intersecting factors. Intersecting identities is the concept that an individual’s identity consists of multiple, intersecting factors, including but not limited to gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity,Continue reading “My Elbert: Nueropedalogical Aspects: Part Ib of Nurture Their Nature”
Author Archives: Tricia Cook, MEd., Online Dyslexia and Behavioral Interventionist, RSP, AA O-G Tutor & Montessorian
My Elbert: Epigenetics & Self Directed Neuroplasticity
Epigenetics comes to Life: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass a broad group of conditions characterized by alterations in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in varying degrees of cognitive and/or behavioral symptoms. Several conditions are grouped under the diagnosis of NDD, including intellectual disability (ID), learning disorders, communication disorders, motor disorders, attention deficitContinue reading “My Elbert: Epigenetics & Self Directed Neuroplasticity”
My Elbert: Part I Nurture Their Nature
Part I Nurture Their Nature 1 – Written BY Tricia Cook, MEd., RSP, AOG; https://tcooktutoring.instabio.cc MY ELBERT: EVERYONE LEARNS BETTER EMBRACING REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING IS The first Specialized Online Coaching Curriculum. I’ve spent the last 20 years perfecting an alternative, holistic approach to correcting learning differences, including, but not limited to, Dyslexia and Neurodevelopmental differences (view Continue reading “My Elbert: Part I Nurture Their Nature”
My Elbert: Anger and Shame Neuroscience
The thymus includes ancient extracellular signalling molecules which are cues, such as growth factors, hormones, cytokines, extracellular matrix components and neurotransmitters, designed to transmit specific information to target cells. Increasing knowledge about the roles of extracellular matrix and its components in the nervous system development and disease is important from the therapeutic viewpoint. Activation ofContinue reading “My Elbert: Anger and Shame Neuroscience”
My Elbert: Neurodiversity & Problem/Solution
The Problem: We are seeing children/adults digress with gulf-sized disconnect and low self-esteem. Each child/adult is multidimensional and ALL our systems and senses need to function equalized, activated, and balanced for learning to take place. The triune brain which is the neomammalian complex (RAS- aka neocortex), midbrain (pons- aka limbic system), and forebrain (thymus akaContinue reading “My Elbert: Neurodiversity & Problem/Solution”
Neurodifference & Anger/Shame
When a child with neurodifferences is learning something new or stressful, if mindset is perceived with anger (SFD), we can observe lessened neuroplasticity of the midbrain (right lobe) and constant speed shifting (accelerated or and varied) of the prefrontal cortex, frontal lobe along with midbrain (left lobe) and emotional disorders with long-term memory problems. Likewise,Continue reading “Neurodifference & Anger/Shame”
What are neurodevelopmental differences related to dyslexia? An Interview with Tricia Cook
I want to share an exciting interview with you that I had with Dr. Marianne Cintron. You can find the YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Wk2wNh-PPRw or the Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1758257/episodes/9478682 I found out about Dr. Marianne Cintron and Step by Step Dyslexia Solutions. She interviewed me November 1, 2021 asking me to share my journey with challengesContinue reading “What are neurodevelopmental differences related to dyslexia? An Interview with Tricia Cook”
Perception & Neurodiversity
In mice, a specific type of brain cell called a PV neuron improves the ability to distinguish a target sound from background noise (i.e., the cocktail party problem) (Kamal Sen, Boston University). The feeling of ownership over one’s body while experiencing an event strengthens the memory representation of that event in the hippocampus, a brainContinue reading “Perception & Neurodiversity”
Dopamine and Executive Functioning
ADHD: http://rite.link/XfY5 #Note: COMT-22 Catechol-O-methyltransferase catalyzes #TheTransfer of a methyl #group from S-adenosylmethionine to catecholamines, including the neurotransmitters’ dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Furthermore, Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT-22), an enzyme #ThatIs involved in #TheDegradation of catecholamine neurotransmitters (e.g., dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine), can affect #ExecutiveFunctions involved in #CognitiveFlexibility, #ImpulseControl, #AbstractThought, and the ability to follow instructions (1, 2,Continue reading “Dopamine and Executive Functioning”
My Elbert: The Leb
Appreciating what you have in the here and now is one of the single healthiest things you can do for your mind and spirit. “Our mind [“leb”] receives information that it turns into emotional thoughts that act as a blueprint for shaping our material body, both inwardly and outwardly. We literally become what we thinkContinue reading “My Elbert: The Leb”