Autism Spectrum Help in Wheat Ridge: A Unique, Drug-Free Approach

At Omega Functional Health, we’ve been offering families a unique, holistic approach to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for over 10 years. Unlike conventional therapies, our non-invasive methods target both brain and gut health through advanced neurological rehabilitation, sensory integration, and metabolic care. By addressing the root causes of autism symptoms, we help children improve their behavior, emotional regulation, and developmental progress—without the use of drugs or surgery.

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    I am so grateful that I found Dr. Sam. What an amazing and knowledgeable doctor! I started going to him for sciatica and piriformis pain so much so... read more

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What is Autism?

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, interact socially, and process information. It is characterized by challenges in social skills, repetitive behaviors, and difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication. Autism can also involve sensory sensitivities or difficulties processing sensory information. The severity of symptoms varies widely, ranging from mild to more significant challenges, making it a “spectrum” disorder. Early intervention with therapies targeting social, cognitive, and sensory development can help improve outcomes for individuals with autism.

A girl child laying on bed and Dr. Sam checking her response for physical movement

What are the Challenges of Autism?

Autism presents a range of challenges, particularly in areas of emotional regulation and sensory processing. Individuals with autism often experience emotional dysregulation, meaning they can struggle to manage strong feelings like frustration, anxiety, or anger. This may lead to outbursts or shutdowns, especially in overwhelming situations. Additionally, sensory issues are common, where everyday sights, sounds, or textures can feel intensely overwhelming, making certain environments or activities difficult to navigate.

Despite these challenges, many individuals with autism possess extraordinary talents or skills in specific areas. Often referred to as savant abilities, some people with autism demonstrate exceptional capabilities in fields like mathematics, art, music, or memory. These areas of genius often co-exist with other challenges, allowing them to focus intensely and excel in ways that neurotypical individuals might not.

Dr. Sam with a child sitting on bench talking

How do You Help Children with Conditions like Autism Spectrum Without Using Drugs or Surgery?

We help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using a holistic, drug-free, and non-invasive approach that targets both brain and gut health, setting us apart from traditional therapies like Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, or Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).

While Occupational Therapists focus on improving fine motor skills and daily functioning, and Speech Therapists work on communication challenges, we go deeper by addressing the underlying neurological and metabolic dysfunctions that contribute to symptoms. Our approach focuses on enhancing brain development and sensory integration through neurological rehabilitation techniques, such as neurofeedback, sensory-motor integration, and primitive reflex integration. These therapies help improve coordination, emotional regulation, and overall brain function.

In contrast to ABA, which emphasizes behavior modification through repetitive learning and reinforcement, we aim to restore functional brain connectivity by addressing functional disconnections and hemispheric imbalances that are common with autism. We also incorporate metabolic care, addressing issues like gut health, food sensitivities, and inflammation, which are often linked to neurodevelopmental disorders.

By combining neurological rehabilitation, sensory integration therapies, and metabolic interventions, we offer a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan that helps children with autism thrive, without the need for drugs or surgery. This whole-person approach allows us to not only address the symptoms of autism but also optimize long-term health and development.

Dr. Sam using cold laser on child while the boy is playing videogame and wearing headphones.

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