Our Approach

Our Unique Approach to Learning and Behavioural Difficulties

Using a unique three-step process, we are able to ASSESS, IDENTIFY and then TREAT a range of underlying causes of learning and behavioural difficulties and by doing so, give individuals the opportunity to start a journey into fulfilling their true potential. What makes our approach different is that instead of looking at symptoms on a superficial level, we look for the underlying causes and are then able to address the different physical, social, intellectual and emotional aspects to support lasting change.

STEP ONE:

We ASSESS the underlying causes of learning and behavioural difficulties

The first stage is to come into the Developmental Learning Centre for an assessment. We strongly recommend the Developmental Movement and ILS Auditory assessment to gain a full picture of what could be causing the difficulties, but in some cases we do the assessments serperately or offer online consulations if you cannot attend the clinic but are interested in the therapies. We also offer a dyslexia screening assessment if needed.

STEP TWO:

We IDENTIFY areas of difficulty and give guidance for ongoing help and support

On the same day as the assessment, we will hold a Consultation to share our findings and explain what action is recommended. This will be followed by a detailed written report explaining the results of the assessments.

STEP THREE:

We TREAT the underlying difficulties

Once we have identified the underlying causes of difficulties, we can then offer support and help through the use of our expert therapies explained further here.

Client Review

" The kind, patient and persistent approach is truely outstanding"

WHY CHOOSE US?

By the time clients find our service, they are often at their wits' end, many having tried countless ways to address difficulties associated with diagnoses such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. What makes our approach different is that instead of looking at symptoms on a superficial level, we look for the underlying causes and are then able to address the different physical, social, intellectual and emotional aspects to ensure lasting change.

Our therapies are natural, holistic, and backed by science.

Developmental Movement Therapy

Developed by educator Audrey McAllen, Developmental Movement Therapy (Extra Lesson™) is based on the knowledge that any immaturity or delay in the development of the underlying faculties of learning causes learning and behavioural difficulties. Combined with the work on retained primitive reflexes by Sally Goddard, of the Institute for Neuro – Physiological Psychology, the Extra Lesson programme revisits the early childhood movement patterns, so that the underlying foundations of learning can be strengthened and restored. The programme has two phases:

Phase One

Developmental exercises, painting, and many other exercises to develop body geography and spatial orientation, gross motor coordination, cerebellum and vestibular function, as well as initial midline crossing and reflex suppression exercises.

Phase Two

Advanced primitive reflex suppression exercises, midline suppression exercises, rhythmical integration therapy, and drawing exercises to develop visual perception.

Integrated Listening Therapy (ILS)

This therapy was developed by Dr Ron Minson, founded on the pioneering work of Dr Alfred Tomatis. Dr Tomatis discovered that it was possible to retrain and improve the processing of sound by the brain stem and cortex using filtered music (i.e. music with certain frequency ranges removed or enhanced) and the sudden and random alteration to the pitch or tone of the music (‘gating’). Using filtered music delivered via ear phones and a bone conductor in the headband, the therapy stimulates brain function and matures the auditory system.