• Cerebral Palsy – damage to or failure of development in the part of the brain that controls movement.  1 in 400 births (Scope)
• Spina Bifida – defect in spinal cord or spine leaving a gap in the small bones in the spine.  80% of Spina Bifida have Hydrocephalus
• Hydrocephalus – ‘Fluid’ on brain...given shunt or drain.  May cause brain damage and can result in co-ordination and movement problems
• Genetic Syndromes – many types but Down's Syndrome is the most common
• Accident/Illness- cause brain/spinal/CNS damage (meningitis/measles)
• Medical Conditions- epilepsy, depression, diabetes, asthma etc.
• Sensory- visual/hearing impairment etc.

Neuro Motor Therapy cannot repair brain or nerve damage. However, providing the child can comfortably do the exercises and there is medical agreement that the exercises will do no harm, it can sometimes bring benefit, providing the child is assessed as having NDD. 

At Open Doors Therapy we can talk about the young girl with Down’s Syndrome, who as a result of the therapy was able to use her scooter, ride a bike, swim so much better and she began to enjoy dancing.

At Open Doors Therapy we can talk about the Hydrocephalus Y3 boy, who before the therapy had barely legible handwriting, could not stand still and could not even sit on the kitchen stool. After the therapy, his balance and posture improved dramatically and whilst his handwriting was not the neatest, he could write both legibly and quickly.

Neuro Physiological Therapy Can Improve

•  Memory and learning
•  Visual and auditory processing
•  Handwriting
•  Hand eye coordination
•  Reading
•  Time management and organisation
•  Focus and attention
•  Gross and fine motor skills
•  Coping with busy environments and change