At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we have deep expertise and genuine passion for caring for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing differences, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Our gentle, neurologically-focused approach helps optimize nervous system function, supporting better regulation, communication, and quality of life.
Autism and neurodevelopmental conditions are fundamentally neurological, and the nervous system controls everything: sensory processing, motor control, digestion, sleep, emotional regulation, and immune function. When spinal misalignments create interference, they disrupt the flow of information between brain and body. Removing that interference supports better overall function, an easier time responding to other therapies your child is already in, and more ease navigating daily life. We celebrate neurodiversity while helping each child function at their personal best.
Conditions We Support
Our doctors work with children on the autism spectrum, kids with sensory processing differences, ADHD, developmental delays, speech and language delays, and learning disabilities. Each of these has a real neurological component, and each responds to the same underlying question: how well the nervous system is communicating between brain and body.
Every family's starting point looks different. Some come to us after years of therapies and still feel like something is missing. Others are looking for the gentlest possible first step. Either way, we build our recommendations around what your child's nervous system actually shows us, not a standard protocol applied to every diagnosis on the chart.
A Sensory-Sensitive, Unhurried Approach
We understand sensory overwhelm and adjust our office accordingly: lighting, sound, and a quiet space when a child needs one. We never rush. If your child needs a practice visit just to get comfortable in our space before anything else happens, we take that time, because building trust comes first.
Using Koren Specific Technique (KST) and Talsky Tonal Chiropractic (TTC), our doctors adjust your child seated, standing, or however they are most comfortable, with no cracking or forceful manipulation, often with less pressure than you would use to check a ripe tomato.
How We Work With Your Child
We begin with a detailed conversation about your child's history and current challenges, followed by a gentle exam and painless INSiGHT scans, thermal, heart rate variability, and muscle scans, that show us how the nervous system is actually functioning. Often what those scans reveal are tension patterns held since birth, early development, or ongoing sensory overwhelm, patterns the body has not yet learned it is safe to release on its own. We explain what we find in plain terms and build a plan around your child, coordinating with the speech, occupational, or ABA therapists already on their team.
What Parents Often Notice
Less sensory overwhelm and better tolerance of textures, sounds, and lights. Falling asleep easier and staying asleep longer. Less constipation and fewer GI issues, along with a better appetite. Fewer illnesses, and a quicker recovery when they do get sick.
Fewer meltdowns and smoother transitions. More eye contact and verbalization. Better coordination and balance, and an overall calmer, more engaged child.
Working With Your Child's Team
Many of the families we see are already working with a developmental pediatrician, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, or an ABA team. We ask what those providers are already seeing so our care adds real information to the picture instead of working in a silo, and we are glad to share notes with the rest of your child's team whenever that's useful.
Take the First Step
Your child deserves care built around them. Come talk with our doctors in Royal Oak about what a sensory-sensitive visit could look like.
Common Questions
What can chiropractic care do for a child with autism?
Is chiropractic safe for children with autism?
How do you handle children who are sensitive to touch or sound?
Can chiropractic work alongside other therapies my child is already receiving?
What happens during the INSiGHT scans?
What should I bring or prepare for our first visit?
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