How Does Neurotherapy Help with Autism and Developmental Delays?

What if the brain could revisit missed steps and finally catch up? We sit down with Dr. Heather Putney to unpack how neurotherapy helps kids and adults with autism and developmental delays move from overwhelm to traction—by targeting the exact networks that make daily life hard. From sensory overload and impulsivity to reading struggles and social disconnect, we map the brain’s patterns and train the system toward developmentally appropriate speeds, so progress becomes steady and visible at home, school, and work.

You’ll hear why timelines differ for developmental conditions, and how temporary regressions can signal real forward movement as the brain retraces skipped milestones. We break down the role of mu rhythms—those patterns that can make someone feel “spaced out”—and explain how calming them boosts social tuning and awareness without changing personality. We also explore specific wins families report: fewer meltdowns, more flexible thinking, smoother mornings, and meaningful reading gains that unlock confidence and classroom success.

A major theme is the gut-brain axis. Many clients struggle with constipation, diarrhea, or discomfort that fuels mood swings and sensory reactivity. Dr. Heather shares how targeted frequencies for both the brain and the gut, plus attention to the insula’s role in interoception, can stabilize regulation and attention. We also highlight the power of collaboration with speech and occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and schools—and a standout case where brain mapping clues pointed a team toward PANS/PANDAS, transforming a teen’s trajectory once treated.

If you’re seeking practical, science-backed ways to help a neurodiverse brain thrive, this conversation offers a clear, hopeful roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find evidence-based brain health tools that change daily life for the better.

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Transformative Neurotherapy
570 Lincoln Ave.
Bellevue, PA 15202
412-204-7397