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Neuro-Sensory Disorders in Children

Neuro-Sensory Disorders in Children

Supporting Healthy Nervous System Function for Growing Minds and Bodies

Parents know when something doesn't seem quite right.

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Understanding Neuro-Sensory Disorders

Supporting ADHD & Autism Through Chiropractic Care at Vitality Chiropractic & Family Wellness

The brain and nervous system control every movement, sensation, emotion, and developmental milestone throughout childhood.

When communication between the brain and body becomes stressed or overwhelmed, children may experience challenges with:

  • Attention and focus
  • Sensory processing
  • Emotional regulation
  • Balance and coordination
  • Sleep
  • Learning
  • Motor development
  • Social interaction

Every child is unique, which is why we focus on evaluating how the nervous system is functioning rather than simply looking at a diagnosis.

Conditions We Commonly Support

ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children with ADHD often experience challenges with focus, impulsivity, organization, and hyperactivity. While chiropractic care is not a treatment for ADHD, many families seek care to support nervous system function and overall wellness.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Children on the autism spectrum may experience sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and unique developmental needs. Chiropractic care focuses on supporting healthy nervous system function while working alongside your child's healthcare team.

Sensory Processing Challenges

Some children become overwhelmed by sounds, lights, textures, movement, or touch. Others constantly seek sensory input. Evaluating nervous system function may help support healthy sensory regulation.

Developmental Delays

Motor skills, balance, coordination, crawling, walking, and other developmental milestones all depend on healthy nervous system communication.

Learning & Behavioral Challenges

Difficulty concentrating, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and classroom performance often involve many factors. Our goal is to help children function at their highest potential through a comprehensive wellness approach.

Insurance Accepted

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Includes:
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*If you decide to purchase additional treatment, you have the legal right to change your mind within three days and receive a refund. Coupon can not be used or combined for medicare or other insurance carriers we accept.

Wake Forest Office

616 Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy.
Suite 104
Wake Forest, NC
(919) 761-5158

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Louisburg Office

142 Shannon Village
Louisburg, NC
(984) 320-8901

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Hours
Mon: 8am - 6pm
Tue: 7am - 6pm
Wed: 8am - 6pm
Thu: 8am - 6pm
Fri: 8am - 1pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Our Philosophy
Our chiropractors love the people and area of Wake Forest and have served the community with distinction. We believe in empowering our patients to take control of their health without surgery or drugs if at all possible.

Why the Nervous System Matters

Every message traveling between the brain and body passes through the spinal cord.

When spinal joints lose proper movement, they may contribute to changes in how the nervous system communicates with the body. Chiropractors refer to these areas as vertebral subluxations.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments are designed to restore healthy movement, reduce interference within the nervous system, and support your body's natural ability to adapt and function.

While chiropractic care does not diagnose or treat ADHD, autism, or other neurological conditions, many families choose chiropractic as part of a comprehensive wellness plan focused on optimizing nervous system health.

Vital Minds

There are no bad kids

Whether a diagnosis comes or not, sometimes our children need some help managing behavior and parents need support. We help you develop a brain based lens vs a deficit/behavior lens. There is always a reason for behavior.  Our Vital Minds Program helps to demystify the brain and help you learn to be a brain based parent.

We get to the root of the developmental causes of the behavior.

Thrive Not Just Survive

Alphabet Soup Diagnosis

ADD, ADHD, Autism, FASD, RAD, OCD, ODD, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, PANS/Pandas, Spectrum Disorders. 

No one wants to put a label on a child but sometimes they can be helpful so you can know how to best support them. Vital Minds is built on 5 Pillars: Chiropractic, Brain Blossom Neuro deflective retraining, Polyvegal exercises, nutrition and parent support. Each pillar is as important as the next and Vital Minds will equip you and your child to retrain the brain and strengthen your relationship.

Chiropractic care is vital to balancing the nervous system.

Brain based exercises to fill in the gaps where learning should have taken place.

Neuro-Deflective retraining to create neuroplasticity within the learning brain.

Nutrition the building blocks for health and wellbeing.

Parent support because parenting is HARD especially with neuro-diverse children.

Thrive Not Just Survive

The Vital Minds Program

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

The Vital Minds Program combines several supportive strategies designed to encourage healthy brain development and nervous system regulation.

Program components may include:

  • Pediatric chiropractic care
  • Brain-based developmental exercises
  • Neurodevelopmental retraining
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Parent coaching and education
  • Polyvagal regulation exercises

Rather than focusing solely on behaviors, Vital Minds helps families better understand how nervous system development influences learning, emotional regulation, and everyday life.

Learning Brain

Is Chiropractic Safe for Children?

Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are extremely gentle and specifically adapted to a child's age, size, and stage of development.

Many parents describe the adjustment as using no more pressure than checking the ripeness of a tomato.

Before beginning care, every child receives a thorough consultation and examination to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

Begin Your Child's Wellness Journey

Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

If you're looking for a gentle, natural approach that focuses on supporting nervous system health, we'd love to meet your family and discuss whether chiropractic care is right for your child.

Vital Minds Kids

Our Treatment Philosophy

We don't chase symptoms—we restore communication between the brain, spine, and body.

At Vitality Chiropractic & Family Wellness, every treatment plan begins with identifying the underlying cause of your pain—not simply masking the symptoms. Through personalized chiropractic care and evidence-based therapies, we help restore proper function, improve movement, and support your body's natural ability to heal.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic Adjustments

Restore proper spinal alignment and joint motion to  support healthy communication throughout the nervous system.

Flexion-Distraction Therapy

Flexion-Distraction Therapy

A gentle spinal decompression technique that relieves pressure on discs and nerves while improving movement and reducing back pain.

Advanced Therapies

Advanced Therapies

Complement chiropractic care with laser therapy, electrical stimulation, and other advanced treatments that reduce inflammation and accelerate healing.
Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Strengthen supporting muscles, improve posture and stability, restore healthy movement, and help reduce the risk of future injuries.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

Health History
Health History

We begin by listening to your health history, current concerns, symptoms, and goals to better understand your unique situation.

Physical Examination
Physical Examination
A comprehensive examination evaluates posture, mobility, strength, flexibility, balance, and spinal function to identify possible causes of your pain.
Thermal Scan
Thermal Scan
Advanced thermal scanning helps identify areas of inflammation, nerve irritation, and abnormal patterns that may contribute to your condition.
HRV Testing
HRV Testing
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) testing measures nervous system function and your body's ability to respond to physical and emotional stress.
X-Rays
Digital X-Rays (If Needed)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) testing measures nervous system function and your body's ability to respond to physical and emotional stress.
Care Plan
Personalized Care Plan
After reviewing your findings, we'll explain your results and develop a customized treatment plan focused on restoring function and long-term health.

Advanced Therapies We Offer

Modern, non-invasive treatments designed to relieve pain, accelerate healing, and restore mobility—without surgery or long recovery times.