Shivansh. He is a vibrant seven-year old with Level 1 Autism. He is brilliant. Silly. Kind. Loves dinosaurs and his family. He and his family traveled all the way from India to come to Revolution Chiropractic because we were searching for answers for Shivansh.
Before finding Revolution Chiropractic, he was struggling in so many ways—his behavior, his focus, and just overall how he was functioning day to day. His parents tried everything they could think of, but nothing was really getting to the root of the problem. It was frustrating and, honestly, heartbreaking at times.
When they first came to Revolution, it felt different right away. Dr. Jason and the team didn’t just look at his symptoms—they took the time to really understand his nervous system and what was going on beneath the surface. For the first time, Shivansh and his family felt like someone truly saw Shivansh and had a plan to help him.
Since starting care, they’ve seen such incredible changes. He’s calmer, more present, and able to engage with the world in a way they hadn’t seen before. Even small things that used to be difficult for him have improved so much.
Making the decision to travel this far wasn’t easy—but seeing the progress he’s made, it’s been completely worth it. They finally feel hopeful about his future, and to his parents, that means everything.
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References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Schaaf, R. C. et al. (2014). Sensory integration intervention for autism. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Chiropractic care overview.
Haavik, H. et al. Effects of spinal manipulation on brain function.