Mapping the root cause
Learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties can often be traced back to immature foundational systems.
Sensory-Motor Mapping offers a detailed look at how foundational systems—balance, coordination, body awareness, and sensory processing—are working together to support your child’s development. Using playful approaches, we gently observe and assess for immature neurodevelopmental patterns that may help explain big feelings, motor challenges, or developmental delays. By identifying the immature foundational level we we can create an individualised programme for individuals and their families.
Depending on the presenting difficulties and the age of the child, we may suggest a listening test to assess the auditory processing profile.
While most children receive basic hearing tests in their early years or at school entry, these screenings focus solely on detecting hearing loss. What they don't capture is how a child’s brain interprets and responds to sound. Auditory processing challenges may exist even when hearing is technically “normal.” Children might:
- Be overly sensitive to sound, affecting concentration and emotional regulation
- Mishear or distort sounds across different frequencies, making spelling and reading difficult
- Process sounds unevenly between their ears, slowing down comprehension and response time
These difficulties can impact speech, language development, and academic performance—especially in reading and spelling. Understanding a child's auditory processing profile is essential for supporting their learning in a deeper, more effective way.
A detailed written report and a feedback session to discuss findings and recommendations is also included.