It is not going to cause great harm to miss the odd day, but the programme works more effectively the exercises are done daily.

There is no exact answer... some experts say that young babies get less physical movement and stimulation nowadays and this may be part of the answer, but in my experience the I strongly suspect that the predilection to retaining your primitive reflexes is inherited. Something that has been passed down the generations.

There may be some regression but usually it is minor. However, in my experience clients who stop doing the exercises for an extended period find it hard to get back into a regular routine.

I am very mindful not to overload the neurological system. Some therapists move at a far faster rate, but I have witnessed the stress this can cause their client and often the system gets so stressed and disorganised the therapy fails to be as successful as it might.

It does not matter what time of day the exercise is done, but establishing a regular routine is important. Most people find that just before bedtime is best.

Yes, the exercises can be done at different times of the day if that is easier.

Rarely will I agree to this, particularly if both therapies are neurophysiological. There is a strong danger of overloading the system. I have lost potential clients because I firmly believe that doing two similar therapies at the same time can cause harm and I am unwilling to risk this. They can be done one after the other if necessary.

I have spoken to another therapist who does three to five exercises a day and claims that the programme can be completed in a few months rather than a year. How does this compare to the way you work?

There is no age limit but I tend to work with 6-16 year olds. I have worked with younger children and some older teens. I do not work with adults. However if you contact me I can put you into contact with therapists that work with babies and infants, and others that work with adults.

Sometimes, you will see a benefit in days or weeks, but normally I expect to see significant changes to emerge within 3-4 months.

Neuromotor Immaturity is not widely known about in this country and the work we do falls between the Educational and Medical Services, so tends to be overlooked. In the Europe, Australia, Eastern Europe, USA and parts of South America it is more widely known about and accepted. Also in this country we often see and treat children as small adults rather than valuing chid development as an important part of growing up.

I have never refused to work with a child because parents cannot afford me. In such a case parents talk to me and we explore reasonable options.

I have done some research in schools that shows that there is a strong correlation between low academic performance and retained primitive reflexes. Research papers are listed on the INPP website. Articles can be found via your search engine. I have been instrumental in starting a Research Network for members of the Developmental Practitioners Association.

Together we highlight your child's behaviours associated with retained primitive reflexes, and these become our success criteria. It is no good me saying we have integrated the Moro reflex if there has been no benefit! In addition I no use Therapy Outcome Measures (Used in the NHS and other organisations) as means to measure the effectiveness of the therapy.

Where appropriate I will advise you and the school on what can be done to accommodate the retained reflexes and enable your child to perform better.

I have contributed to some, resulting in positive support for the child. I bring with me not just my knowledge as skills as a Neuromotor Therapist but also over 40 years experience teaching and leading in schools.

I do a report on Neuro Motor Immaturity that can be shared with the school. If necessary, I will also produce Advice drawing upon my experience as a therapist and educator. Schools usually take positive notice. One 14 year old boy who had never achieved an award in his life won 'The Most Improved Award' in English after my intervention. Of course I cannot guarantee that a school will welcome advice from me, but often they do.

I do work in schools - Sometimes I will help them develop a support exercise programme for groups of children. Sometimes I will work individually with children. I deliver one off training sessions such as 'Body Syntonic Handwriting' , 'Quick Fi Neurophysiology for Struggling Children' , 'A Question of Learning: Learning how to Question' and 'Action Research in the Classroom'.

I will not take on a child unless I believe that they will benefit from the therapy. The therapy is not for all children and will not 'cure' everything. The assessment I do will assure you and me whether or not your child will benefit. If either of us think there will be no benefit you walk away from the assessment with no charge. I will not abandon you though, if I can, I will give you advice about where you might get the support you need.

The straight answer is no, but I have yet to come across a child with a specific learning difficulty who has not greatly benefitted from completing the therapy, and for some it has been life changing.