Leanne Girotto Neuro Developmental Therapist Help Children with Learning Problems Dyslexia Auditory Processing Disorder Autism Language Delay ADD Reading Writing and Spelling Problems ID: 499310
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Seminar in May 2013Slide3
Leanne Girotto
Neuro Developmental Therapist
Help Children with:
Learning Problems
– Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Autism, Language Delay, ADD, Reading Writing and Spelling Problems
Behavioural Problems – ADHD, Hyperactivity, Poor Impulse Control, ODD, Poor adaptability, Panic AttacksCoordination Problems – Balance, Dyspraxia, Hand Eye Coordination, Poor hand writing, Reluctance to play sports.Slide4
Get off the Merry Go Round of ASDSlide5
What is
N
euro Developmental Delay
Is a term used to describe an immature and underdeveloped nervous and reflex system. If not dealt with the immaturities will lead to frustration, hyperactivity, stress and hypersensitivity which can manifest as a learning,
behavioural
or coordination problem. OR/Each one of us is born with a set of primitive reflexes (sometimes known as survival reflexes). If these primitive reflexes are not fully integrated during infancy, control of voluntary, skilled and complex movements can be affected. This is known as Neuro Developmental Delay (NDD). Slide6
Signs of Neuro Developmental Delay
Learning Difficulties
Poor Written Expression
Poor sequencing skills
Poor sense of time
Poor Visual Functioning/processing skillsSlow in processing informationAttention and concentration problemsInability to sit stillPoor organisation skillsEasily distractedHypersensitivity to soundSpeech problems and language delayMotor, coordination and balance problemsPoor posture and awkward gaitPoor handwritingPoor
spacial
awareness
Poor hand eye coordination
Poor gross and fine motor skills
Difficulty learning to swim or ride a bike
Clumsiness/accident prone
Confusion between left and right
Mid line problems
Quick temper/easily frustrated/short fuseBedwetting past age 5Motion sicknessCan’t cope with changeSchool phobiaPoor motivation/or self esteemDepression/anxiety or stressIn adults symptoms include excessive reaction to stimuli, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty making decisions and poor self esteem.Slide7
Neuro Developmental Delay Prevention
Toxicity
– heavy metals, chemicals and antibiotics, causing oxidative stress disturbing natural balance of gut flora ---- which leads to gut dysfunction that starves the brain not allowing it to connect and mature.
Stress
– In pregnancy, at birth and in childhood ---- stress produces cortisol which is a destroyer of neuro connections in the brain.
Movement – Lack of movement during pregnancy, baby, toddler and child slows up the natural progression of brain development. Slide8
Bottoms up Brain DevelopmentSlide9
Lateral Brain Development
LEFT RIGHTSlide10
What are primitive Reflexes
Survival reflexes occurring sequentially in the first few weeks of
foetal
development
Automatic, stereotyped movements, directed by a very primitive part of the brain the brain stem
Executed without involvement of higher levels of the brain like the CortexIdeally short lived and as each fulfils its function is replaced by more sophisticated structures(postural reflexes).They are retained if they do not fulfil their functionThey are considered aberrant and are evidence of an immaturity within the CNS if present beyond their time.Slide11
Moro Reflex
Effects if Retained
Over reactive (flight/fight)
HypersensitivityVestibular related problems. The child may have poor auditory discrimination skills and have difficulty shutting out background noisePoor impulse controlPoor adaptabilityNeed to control eventsEmotional immaturePoor pupillary reaction to lightPoorly developed CO2 reflex
Functions
Vestibular stimulation/reaction in utero
Primitive startle reaction
Fight/Flight response
Stimulates first breath of life if breathing has not started automaticallySlide12
Possible Secondary Psychological Symptoms or Retained Moro Reflex
Free Floating anxiety –ANGST (continuous anxiety seemingly unrelated to reality)
Excessive reaction to stimuli – Mood swings, tense muscle tone, difficulty accepting
criticisim
, difficullty to make change.Cycle of hyperactivity followed by excessive fatigueDifficulty making decisionsWeak ego, low self esteem – Insecurity, dependency, need to control or manipulate events.Slide13
More about Moro reflex
Moro reflex is one of the only primitive reflexes that is connected in some way to each one of the senses.
It is the earliest reflex to emerge and forms the cornerstone of life for developmental milestones.
It is essential for neonate survival but if it fails to inhibit at the correct time the effects on the individual are profound as it will transform into the adult startle
response. Slide14
Asymmetrical Tonic
Neak
Reflex (ATNR)
Effects if retained
Balance affected as a result of head movements from side to side
Crossing mid line affecting cross pattern movementsHand eye coordinationCrawling on stomachHorizontal tracking affecting readingMixed lateralityPoor handwriting and expression on paperSlide15
Symmetrical Tonic
Neak Reflex (STNR)
Effects if retained
Prevents creeping on hands and knees
Effects posture both sitting and standing
Upper and lower body integrationAttention/concentrationSwimmingHand eye coordinationVertical trackingReestablishment of binocular vision – copying and catching a ballSlide16
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)
Effects if retained
Balance
Mismatch between the balance mechanism and the body
Muscle toneEye movements - convergenceVisual perception- figure groundMotion sicknessSpatial skillsSlide17
Reflex Inhibition Program
R
esearch
Recent research will attest to the plasticity of the brain
Research indicates that retained reflexes impact on the development of a child
InterventionInstitute of Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) has developed a standardised method for evaluating the reflex structure of a childWith that insight INPP have designed a program of intervention that is easy and inexpensive and is individual to the particular child's needsSlide18
The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP)
Neuro-Developmental Diagnostic Assessment
Gross-Muscle coordination and balance
Patterns of motor development
Cerebellar Involvement
Dysdiadochokineshia (rapid alternate movements)ReflexesLateralityOculo-motor examinationVisual-perceptual examinationIndex of Dysfunction calculated
Remedial program implemented involving an exercise to be carried out every day for 2 months
Program usually runs for 12 monthsSlide19
Services at Brain Tree Learning Solutions include:
Diagnostic assessment of Neuro developmental Delay (INPP)
Primitive reflex Inhibition Program (INPP)
Johansen
Individualised
Auditory Stimulation TherapyHeavy Metal Testing and Detox (Sichel Protocol)Gut Repair Therapy (Sichel Protocol)Learning and Anxiety CounsellingSlide20
0407 559 629
www.brain-tree.com.au
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