Unlocking the Mystery of Brain Lateralization
March 7, 2023
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A quick Google search on the term ‘brain lateralization’ defines it as “the functional specialization of the brain whereas a bodily function, such as language or movement, occurs in the left side of the brain and perception of visual and spatial relationships, occurs primarily in the right side”. There is so much more to brain lateralization than that simplified explanation which is why this week’s episode of the podcast with Dr. Peter Scire is all about Unlocking the Mystery of Brain Lateralization.
In this episode, Dr. Scire and I started a conversation about the role of brain lateralization and the importance of understanding the maturation process of the brain so that we can identify where and why the development may go off course. This topic is one that requires more time and attention so not only will you get to today’s episode but we continue the conversation in Part Two in a couple of weeks so be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss it!
If you are ready to even further unlock the mystery of brain lateralization and understand its crucial role in neurodevelopmental, Dr. Scire and I are going to host a Knowledge Vault™ Expert Masterclass on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at 12 pm ET/9 am PST to do a deep dive on this topic.
Join us for this free event where we will dive even deeper into the subject and help you discover new insights that will transform your understanding of brain lateralization and its influences on your child. During this Masterclass, Unlocking the Mystery of Brain Lateralization: Understanding its Role in Neurodevelopment, you will learn valuable information about this crucial part of neurodevelopment and how it can be applied to your child.
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- Discover the key factors that impact the development of the brain in the critical first 36-48 months of life, which side of the brain develops first and why this sequencing is vital.
- Obtain practical insights into the basic anatomy of the brain and how you can use this knowledge to better understand the symptoms your child experiences.
- Gain an understanding of the critical role of sensory inputs such as sound, light, olfactory, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs on brain development.
- Learn how to identify the symptoms and the impact of functional disconnection syndrome.
- Gather valuable insights on how brain lateralization impacts development and behaviour.
- Explore the research and findings related to brain lateralization and natural brain development
- And much more…
Sign up here to join us live and ask your questions and receive the limited access replay for the Masterclass with Dr. Scire so that you too can understand how the brain develops and the role functional disconnection syndrome plays in your child’s symptoms.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this podcast episode with Dr. Scire, you can listen in or read the transcript below.
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- What is Brain Lateralization or “brain asymmetry” and why is it important to consider?
- What are some of the biggest myths about brain lateralization?
- The importance of brain lateralization in early development.
- How does brain lateralization play a role in neurodevelopmental challenges?
- Functional Disconnection Syndrome: What it is and why it is essential to address.
- And much more…[/su_box]
Show Notes for this Podcast
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- Our brain is composed of two different hemispheres; the left and the right. For many years it was believed that the left hemisphere is the dominant hemisphere, but more recent research has suggested that the right hemisphere is the driver of how our mind works (07:51)
- From the womb until around three years old, the right hemisphere is the dominant hemisphere (9:56)
- Functional Disconnection Syndrome (21:18)
- The newer generation of parents and links to the rates of autism in children (30:29)
- Parents’ dominant hemispheres and how it could affect their offspring’s development (38:09)
If you’ve enjoyed this episode and want to learn more join us for the FREE Knowledge Vault™ Expert Masterclass with Dr. Scire and you will also receive a limited access replay of the class too!
Resources and Links
https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/
The Development of the Unconscious Mind (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) (2019)
The Master and His Emissary (2019)
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More about Dr. Peter Scire
Peter Scire DC is the owner and clinical Director of Scire Integrative Health Center/Scire Functional Neurology Center and Co-Owner of Brain Balance Centers of Atlanta.
As a child, Dr.Scire was diagnosed with a learning disability and Dyslexia. Frustrated with traditional treatment results, his parents brought him to a chiropractor specializing in neurological therapies and functional nutrition. The combination of traditional academic remediation and these neurological approaches has led to his recovery. Although the process was slow and costly, Dr. Scire went from a struggling student to graduating at the top of his high school class and becoming an award-winning collegiate scholar. Through his personal struggles and recovery, he discovered that helping people was his calling and so made this his vocation.
While in graduate school he took a special interest in functional neurology which led him to study under Dr. Robert Melillo who developed recovery protocols for children suffering from ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disorders, Tourette’s, and autism spectrum disorders. This collaboration has led to Dr. Scire establishing the first three Brain Balance Centers ever built in 2007-2008. Since 2010, Dr. Scire has been a co-instructor with Dr. Melillo in his Childhood & Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorder program. Dr. Scire has over 18 plus years of clinical experience working with children and adults utilizing the developmental neurology applications created by Dr. Melillo.
Ever the learner, Dr. Scire has completed post-graduate studies in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Neuroimmunology, Low-Level Laser Therapy and Functional Endocrinology. Currently, he is enrolled in the three-year Clinical Mastership Program at the Kharrazian Institute while simultaneously completing the Functional Immunology program through Cogence.
Dr.Scire has a private practice in Newnan, Georgia where he attends to patients of all ages with complex medical histories. His goal is to provide a personalized integrative clinical approach that incorporates the latest evidence-based transitional science.
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This is the My Child Will Thrive podcast and I'm your host, Tara Hunkin, certified functional nutritional therapy practitioner and mother. I am here to share with you the latest research expert advice, parent perspectives, resources, and tools to help you on your path to optimizing the health and development for your child with
00:00 Tara Hunkin
This is the My Child Will Thrive podcast and I'm your host, Tara Hunkin, certified functional nutritional therapy practitioner and mother. I am here to share with you the latest research expert advice, parent perspectives, resources, and tools to help you on your path to optimizing the health and development for your child with