About Neurodevelopment
 

Neurodevelopment gets to the root of what some might consider problematic behaviors by listening and observing, not pushing or judging. It can assist children and adults labeled with, but not limited to: ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette's Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Seizure Disorders, ODC, ODD, PDD-NOS, Issues of Aging, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, and more.

 

When individuals embrace Neurodevelopmental in their lives, which includes the implementation of a program of activities, nutritional recommendations, and environmental recommendations, obstacles that get in the way of living the way they want to live are lessened and they have more choices for how to do the 

things they want to do. 

 

Neurodevelopment creates learning readiness by putting into place the neurological building blocks that form the foundation for all forms of learning: academic, social, motor, behavioral and more. It prepares the ground so improvement can take root. People of all ages have the potential and desire to learn and the possibilities are endless. 

 

About a Neurodevelopmental assessment

 

During a Neurodevelopmental session the provider collects information by taking the client through a series of tasks, or maybe by simply observing or playing. 

 

The client is then given information about what the provider learned that might explain why some things are more challenging for them. The provider also leads the client through a set of individualized activities to do at home. The activities may include simple equipment such as a crazy straw or a ball, and will take from 10-30 minutes a day. 

 

The activities provide organized, repetitive, rhythmic, movement and/or input to the brain and body that change the way the brain and body function.

 

The client/family learns a new way of viewing “problematic” behaviors or symptoms. They learn that “symptoms” are the body’s way of communicating, and they gain insight into how to reduce stress.

 

As a complement to the home-based activities, the Neurodevelopmental provider will often include other recommendations as part of the client's program. The health of the brain and sensory processing systems depends heavily on the health of the body. Therefore recommendations may address the internal and external environments of the individual. The provider also considers the client’s family, social and educational systems when making recommendations.