Before	After
Dyslexia:	School for special education	He can read.
ADHD:	Daily incidents	Zero incidents for 2½ years
Severe Headaches:	Weekly,  medication required	Rare; longest period without medication: 9 months
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A Private Research Initiative – Now being integrated into ComDyS

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The Information Management Model

This model was developed from fundamental architectural criteria as they are known from the brain. An architectural approach as used in the Information Technology (IT) was further used. It led to a surprisingly simple model as the low speed of neurons and the complexity challenges coming with computer style parallel processing did not leave any room for a complex approach.

The model explains at the neuron level how patters can form, associate with each other, activate each other, how a single pattern can get the attention of the conscious mind and more.

In combination with capacity bottlenecks, it is possible to explain (in theory) how a range of symptoms attributed to ADHD, dyslexia, Autism, etc. develop and how capacity management techniques can be used to treat them.

The next step is to find initial proof the model does indeed provide a reasonable close description as to how information is processed inside the brain.

For more information download a poster that was shown at the International Multisensory Research Forum (download pdf-version¹ or animated PowerPoint2003 version²) or see the list below. A detailed description is available from the book.

The Initiative's Focus

• The role of capacity bottlenecks in mental conditions and disorders
• An information management model for the brain
  

Hypotheses: Capacity bottlenecks are the Main Cause of Mental Conditions and Disorders

The parallels with engineering, architecture and computer disciplines are very strong. A lot can be learned from those. The treatment results shown above were based on a therapy that employs the same techniques the initiative owner has used to remove capacity bottlenecks in large computers. The position is therefore:

Take away the reasons for inefficient processing and bottlenecks are removed, enabling the brain to function normally. Dyslexia, ADHD, headaches and other conditions disappear.

Depending on where the bottleneck(s) exist and when treatment takes place, this can be easy to achieve in one person and challenging in another. There will also be groups of people who require new therapies that are based on neural growth stimulation.

For more information see the the menu at the left, the paper below or the book.

Oetringer, E., Fitzgerald, M., Hypothesis: Capacity bottlenecks cause mental conditions and disorders. Bioscience Hypotheses. 1/1 pp. 28-31; 10.1016/j.bihy.2008.02.002

Main Findings (April 2009)

• A number of (alternative) treatments use the same techniques used to remove capacity bottlenecks in large computers; however, researchers and therapists are unaware of it.
• Capacity bottlenecks are a common phenomenon with complex, dynamic systems (computers, skyscrapers, freeways, airports, etc.). Architects and engineers must avoid them for the system to function properly. They apply capacity management techniques.
• The brain is seen as the most complex system known to humankind. Long-distance connectivity challenges have been identified. – With that, it is hard to see why bottlenecks would not play an important role across the brain.
• Science has identified capacity shortages/bottlenecks in the brain; however, this appears to be for specific areas of the brain, which is somewhat different and only a partial aspect of the findings of this initiative.
• Despite extensive exposure to the scientific community, it wasn´t possible yet to find a brain researcher with good knowledge of capacity management and associated capacity management techniques.
• It appears capacity shortages/bottlenecks have little attention in brain research. Moreover, no reference has yet been found that suggests capacity management techniques have been considered for the development of new treatments or the assessment of unconventional treatments. At a symposium on autism therapeutics (Innovative Research In Autism Conference,  Tours, France, April 2009), none of the researchers present could point to research that had considered the use of capacity management techniques.

     Moreover: 

• For many, compliance with procedures and working practices appears to be more important than delivering good treatment results. With many strong indicators for good to breakthrough treatment results from unconventional treatments, a serious conflict is developing. It is not surprising that in Germany, for example, the media talk about a boom in alternative treatment. 
• Research is (for good reasons) highly focused on finding exact answers/proof. In complex, dynamic systems, however, a small difference in the initial condition can lead to a different outcome. This leads to the following question: How does the search for exact answers/proof address this challenge?
• After many discussions with scientists, poster presentations at scientific conferences, etc.: In theory, it is possible to explain how a range of mental disorders are caused at the neuron level (the needed information can be found via this Web site).