“We were told he was ‘just on the spectrum’ — that we’d always have to manage. But after starting care, he’s more relaxed, more present… even his scans show it.”
— Mick’s parents
Before Care
Mick’s nervous system was on high alert, all the time.
“He struggled with focus, big emotions, and transitions. He’d go from zero to sixty so fast — and we never really knew what would set him off,” his parents shared.
They knew he was navigating life on the spectrum. But they also knew that didn’t mean nothing could change.
“We were tired of just managing. We wanted to help him regulate. Not just cope.”
What the Scans Showed
When Mick had his first INSiGHT scans at Ideal Family Chiropractic, it was both validating and eye-opening.
“I knew something was off,” his mom said. “But seeing it? Actually seeing how stressed his nervous system was? That hit different.”
Dr. Tyler walked them through the thermal scans:
A huge imbalance at C1, right where the vagus nerve runs — the very nerve responsible for calming the body, regulating digestion, and stabilizing emotions.
Blue bars throughout the neck and upper spine — showing that his nervous system wasn’t just overwhelmed… it was shut down in certain areas.
“It wasn’t just one side that was a problem,” Dr. Tyler explained. “Both sides were underperforming. The nervous system couldn’t keep up — and it was showing up in his behavior.”
“You hear so often that ‘autism just is what it is,’” Mick’s dad said. “But the scans made us feel like something could actually help — and not in a gimmicky way, but in a way that made sense.”
The Turning Point
After just a few adjustments, Mick’s nervous system began to shift.
“The very next scan showed changes. Real ones,” said his mom. “The blue bars started turning red — that meant his nerves were waking up. His left side, which was so underactive before, was catching up. And his adaptability score improved too.”
That adaptability score — the heart rate variability scan — told them something even deeper was happening:
“He was becoming more resilient. His nervous system wasn’t just reacting anymore — it was recovering.”
And that started showing up in real life, too.
“He stopped melting down as often. He could handle the car better. And we could tell he was present more — like actually with us, not just surviving.”
Life Now
Today, Mick still gets adjusted weekly — and every scan brings more progress.
His vagus nerve is functioning better
His ability to regulate emotions is improving
He’s more relaxed in new environments
He’s showing up calmer, happier, and more connected
“He’s still him — but now we get more of the good moments. More calm. More flexibility. He’s not stuck in fight-or-flight.”
Even Mick’s support team is noticing.
“Our OT said, ‘I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep doing it.’ And when I showed her the scans, she said, This is incredible.”
A Word to Other Parents
To families wondering if chiropractic care is worth it, Mick’s mom said this:
“I tell everyone: It’s not about curing anything. It’s about helping your child’s body work better. I wish we’d done this sooner.”
And for parents of neurodivergent kids?
“This is the first thing we’ve done that feels like it’s helping him from the inside out. Not just managing the behavior, but changing how his body and brain communicate.”
✨ If your child is constantly dysregulated, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed — there’s hope.
Book your INSiGHT scan today and discover what’s really going on beneath the surface — and what’s possible when the nervous system gets the support it needs.