Kids Neuro Developmental therapy at Gladesville

29/11/2021

29/11/2021

scans are a great way to see how the brain is operating. Mri is great for structure but doesn't tell you if the area is working too hard or not hard enough.

24/08/2021

20/09/2018

Most of us have heard about the vestibular system, but what does it actually mean for our kids?

The vestibular system is one of the most important systems for brain development and is fully developed 4.5 months in utero! This makes it one of the first forms of sensory stimulation (sensory stimulation = brain development) as bub moves around in the womb.

One of the main purposes of the vestibular system is it's ability to coordinate input from all our other systems by giving us a reference point to where we are. This gives us information about where that smell, sound, or light is coming from and allows us to process this information safely and effectively. When this system isn't working optimally our brain finds it difficult to process this information which can lead to anxiety, sensory seeking/avoiding behaviour and breakdowns!

The vestibular system is also responsible for:

- Developing good posture and muscle tone
- Developing motor skills like walking and running
- Controlling eye movements (important for reading, writing and sport)

Check out the video below to see one of the ways we use passive head movement to activate the vestibular system!

Any questions, feel free to send us a message :)

06/09/2018

https://www.iconpractice.com/ob/6825/brainbodyhealth/16293?prac_set=12

03/09/2018

*SENSORY DEFENSIVENESS*

Does your child react aversively or defensively to non-harmful stimuli? Are they aggravated by clothes tags, loud sounds, or certain food textures? If so, then they may have sensory defensiveness!

Sensory defensiveness is an overreaction to our normal protective senses. Symptoms vary from each person and can include things such as avoidance, sensory seeking, fear, anxiety or even aggression.

Check out the short clip below where we use the therapressure program to provide deep touch pressure to help reduce sensory defensiveness.

Learn more about the therapressure program here - http://wilbarger.tripod.com/id4.html

27/08/2018

Ever wondered how our brains develop? The answer is through SENSORY STIMULATION! This means gathering input from our 5 main senses - touch, taste, sound, smell and sight.

But we often forget about 2 of our most important sensory systems - our proprioceptive system and our vestibular system.

Why are these 2 systems so important? They are the only 2 forms of sensory input which are constant and working 24/7! Many of our other systems are dependent on whether we can feel, taste, hear, smell, or see something but our proprioceptive and vestibular systems are always working against gravity (which is a constant stimulus). This is why our brain relies on movement so much to develop!

Check out the video below - imagine if we had more schools like this!

The architecture of this Japanese kindergarten is striking: it has an oval shape which frames a garden, trees are growing through the roof of the building. S...

17/08/2018

*RETAINED PRIMITIVE REFLEXES - MORO REFLEX*

Is you child anxious? Hyperactive? Impulsive? or Hypersensitive? If so, then they may have a retained Moro Reflex! Read on to find out more about The Moro Reflex, and check out the video below!

The Moro Reflex, also known as ‘the startle reflex’ is the first instance of the ‘fight, flight, fright’ response to any perceived threat. It emerges at 9 weeks in utero and should be integrated by 2-4 months.

The Moro Reflex is a whole body response to sudden changes in vestibular, movement, auditory, visual or tactile stimuli. When retained or poorly integrated, it is characterised by hypersensitivity, hyperactivity, poor impulse control, sensory overload, and social and emotional immaturity. This makes makes it difficult for a child to sleep well, learn, play, and thrive in their day-to-day life!

If you have any questions send me a message ;)

14/08/2018

Had an awesome time over the weekend, learning about effective strategies to help children with sensory defensiveness.

Sensory defensiveness is characterised by a negative reaction to sensory input (touch, sounds, smell, movement, taste) making it difficult for a child to thrive in their day-to-day life.

If you would like to know more about sensory defensiveness, how it could be effecting your child, and how we can help; be sure to contact us and check out the link below!

https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-defensiveness.html