Mark Woodman has a seven-year-old son named Caleb who exhibits a unique issue involving the brain. Caleb has SPD, or sensory processing disorder, and has been going through an extensive program intended to "hack" his neurological interpretations. So what does that mean? Well, his son's brain does not interpret what he hears, sees or feels like other people's. In fact, some senses are ignored altogether.

SPD can also be seen in some individuals who are in the autistic spectrum. Since we know that autism is a lot more prevalent than we thought, this type of "brain hacking" treatment could become a routine means of therapy in the future. The author confides, however, that his desire to help his son in this way has not gone uncriticized by some readers. Opponents of this method say he is trying to "fix" his son's brain when nothing is really wrong with it in the first place. They think he is just unique.

Thankfully Mark was willing to do what it took to help Caleb lead a more normal life. After 90 days of being out of treatment, the signs of improvement are showing through. His hearing has drastically changed, allowing Caleb to deal with noisy surroundings better, whereas before treatment it was painful to even hear these sounds. Caleb can perceive better with his eyes now as well. SPD had caused him to have a constant tunnel vision before. This drastically limited his field of vision to the point where he was needing assistance walking down the sidewalk. Now Mark's son can handle things on his own without redirection.

It's an easy thing to take for granted sometimes. You've got to hand it determined individuals who are willing to push the bar for healthier living. In Mark's case, his decision to hack his son's brain will continue to improve his life long after the treatment ends. Read here for the complete journal on Caleb's progress.