Normal Functions of Right Hemisphere of Brain
Nonverbal communication
Math reasoning
Reading comprehension
Spatial cognition, feeling your own body, proprioception
Attention
Self-Control, impulsive behavior
Seeing the big picture, global coherence
Facial recognition
Social skills
Withdrawal behavior
Stopping any activity,
May also control fear anxiety
Novel (new) things are right brain
Immune suppression
Low frequency sound and light
Gross motor, eyes, posture, big muscles, rhythm
Under Activation
Can cause the following:
Poor spatial orientation
Inappropriate social behavior
Miss big picture
Cannot reflect on own mental processes
Poor nonverbal communication skills
Poor attention
Impulsivity
Perseverative behavior and movements
Poor reading comprehension and pragmatic skills
Overactive immune response (auto-immunity)
Poor gross-motor skills and development
Poor math reasoning
Anxiety
Possible Diagnoses
Autism
Asperger’s
ADHD
Tourettes
OCD
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Dr. Dane brings 20 years of experience to the Triangle and has helped many people achieve a healthier brain and body.
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