Functional Neurodevelopment Assessment
When a child is struggling with focus, learning, behaviour, movement, or emotional regulation, the underlying cause is often related to how the brain and nervous system have developed. A Functional Neurodevelopment Assessment looks beyond symptoms to understand which foundational skills, sensory systems, and brain networks may be under-matured or out of sync.
This gentle, whole-child assessment gives us a clearer picture of why challenges are occurring and guides a personalised, practical care plan designed to support lasting developmental change.
We assess key developmental and neurological foundations that influence everyday function, including:
Balance, coordination, posture, and core stability
Primitive reflexes (early movement patterns that should integrate with development)
Sensory-motor processing and body awareness
Timing, attention, and processing speed
Visual and auditory skills (where clinically relevant)
Nervous system regulation and stress patterns
Many neurodevelopmental challenges involve functional disconnections—areas of the brain or nervous system that are under-active or not communicating efficiently. When we identify these patterns, we can create targeted activities that help networks strengthen and integrate.
This assessment may support children with:
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ADHD and Autism traits
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Learning difficulties (including dyslexia)
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Focus and attention challenges
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Coordination or motor delays
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Concussion, headaches, or migraines
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Anxiety or mood regulation challenges
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Fatigue, stress, or dysautonomia patterns
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Sensory overwhelm or emotional dysregulation
