Book an Initial Assessment
An Initial Assessment is the first step for anyone beginning their journey with Brainshape.
Your Initial Assessment—formally called a Functional Neurodevelopment Assessment—is conducted by Brainshape founder Dr Zoe Braund. It helps Zoe and our wider Wonder Crew understand your or your child’s unique story, including health history, strengths, current concerns and areas of everyday life that may be challenging.
When you book and pay for an Initial Assessment, the appointment fee includes:
An Initial Functional Neurodevelopment Assessment with Dr Zoe Braund
A separate Report of Findings appointment, where Zoe will explain her observations and discuss the recommended next steps
What your booking includes
After you book your Initial Assessment, a member of our Wonder Crew will contact you to arrange your Report of Findings appointment.
The assessment is tailored to the individual and the reason for the appointment. Depending on the person’s presentation and health history, Zoe may explore areas such as:
What may be explored
Movement, balance, coordination, posture and core stability.
Early movement patterns and primitive reflexes
Sensory-motor processing and body awareness
Timing, attention and processing
Visual and auditory function, where clinically relevant
Participation in everyday activities
The assessment methods used will depend on the individual’s circumstances, health history and reason for the appointment.
Assessment findings are considered as part of the broader clinical picture. They do not, on their own, provide a diagnosis or mean that treatment is required.
THIS ASSESSMENT MAY SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH
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Attention, Learning & participation
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Movement, Balance & Coordination
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Posture or Physical function
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Sensory Experiences or Overwhelm
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Emotional Regulation
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Existing diagnoses, reports or previous assessments
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Sensory overwhelm or emotional dysregulation
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Which next step may be appropriate
You do not need to know exactly what is happening before booking.
The Initial Assessment is designed to help Zoe understand the fuller picture and discuss an appropriate next step with you.
What happens next?
After your Initial Assessment, Zoe will review and bring together the information gathered.
At your Report of Findings appointment, Zoe will explain her observations, answer your questions and discuss any appropriate recommendations and next steps.
Brainshape programs & services are only available after the Initial Assessment & Report of Findings have been completed, & where they are considered suitable for the individual.
Not sure whether an Initial Assessment is the right next step?
Contact the Brainshape team
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