Support for children struggling with learning, focus, behaviour and emotional regulation
Helping families understand the underlying causes behind challenges such as anxiety, poor concentration, underachievement, coordination difficulties and dysregulation, through a personalised neurodevelopmental approach in Solihull and across the West Midlands.
No obligation. A chance to talk through your concerns, ask questions and find out whether this approach could help your child.
Are you noticing any of the following in your child?
struggles to focus or stay on task
easily distracted or daydreaming
anxious, overwhelmed or lacking confidence
emotional outbursts, meltdowns or difficulty regulating emotions
finds reading, writing or processing information difficult
intelligent, but underachieving or not showing their potential
poor handwriting or difficulty with fine motor skills
struggles to follow instructions or complete tasks
clumsy, uncoordinated or has poor balance
difficulty sitting still or fidgeting constantly
poor sleep or frequently tired during the day
sensitive to noise, light, touch or busy environments
toe walking or unusual movement patterns
struggles to make or maintain friendships
appears immature compared to peers
avoids certain activities or finds everyday tasks unusually difficult
school has raised concerns, but you’re not seeing the same at home
or you simply feel that something isn’t quite right, but can’t put your finger on it
If you’ve recognised one or more of these in your child, you’re not alone. Many families come to me feeling unsure about what’s going on or where to turn next. Often, there is more going on beneath the surface than it first appears.
My role is to help you understand what may be contributing to these difficulties, and what can be done to support your child more effectively.
There may be more going on beneath the surface…
Children who struggle with focus, learning, coordination or emotional regulation are not being difficult, lazy or inattentive.
In many cases, there may be underlying developmental factors affecting how their body and nervous system are functioning. These can influence everything from movement and balance to attention, behaviour and emotional responses.
Because these difficulties are not always obvious, they can often be misunderstood or missed altogether.
Looking a little deeper can help explain why certain things feel harder for your child than they should be, and what can be done to support them.
Many of the children I work with may already have a diagnosis such as dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), ADHD or autism, or parents may be starting to wonder if one of these could apply.
My work focuses on understanding what may be contributing to the difficulties you’re seeing, whether that’s affecting learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, sleep, coordination or confidence. By looking at how the nervous system has developed, it becomes possible to identify underlying factors that may be making things harder than they should be, and support your child in a more targeted and effective way.
I also work with adults who may recognise similar challenges in themselves and are looking to better understand and support their own development.
This is where a neurodevelopmental approach can be helpful.
By looking at the foundations of movement, coordination and regulation, it is possible to support the nervous system in a way that helps everyday tasks feel easier, more automatic and less effortful over time.
How I can help.
I work with children and adults who are struggling with learning, focus, behaviour and emotional regulation, helping families understand what may be contributing to these challenges and how they can be supported.
My aim is to make everyday tasks feel easier for your child, so they can learn, move and respond more naturally, without everything feeling like a constant effort.
My work uses a neurodevelopmental approach, which looks at how the body and nervous system have developed over time. By supporting the foundations of movement, coordination and regulation, it is possible to help the nervous system mature more effectively.
This can improve things like attention, behaviour, coordination, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Improved focus
Better emotional regulation
Increased confidence
Over time, children often become calmer, more focused and more confident in themselves. Tasks that once felt difficult or overwhelming can begin to feel more automatic and manageable.
Every child is different, which is why the approach is tailored to your child’s individual needs.
You don’t need a diagnosis to get started, and equally, if your child already has one, this approach can still be helpful alongside it.
You also don’t need to know what type of therapy your child needs. That is something we work through together, based on your child’s specific difficulties and profile.
Chartering a path of hope,
independence, and growth
A non-invasive, drug-free approach to supporting development
The approach I use is gentle, non-invasive and drug-free, designed to support your child’s development in a natural and structured way.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, the work looks at how the nervous system is functioning and supports it to mature more effectively over time.
You don’t need to understand the different therapies before getting started. That’s something we work through together, based on your child’s individual needs.
Introducing the therapies…
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INPP Neuro-Developmental Therapy
A personalised programme of targeted movements designed to help integrate retained primitive reflexes. This supports improvements in balance, coordination, attention and emotional regulation, helping everyday tasks feel easier and more automatic.
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JIAS Sound Therapy
A listening programme that supports how the brain processes sound (auditory processing). This can help with attention, language, understanding and the ability to follow instructions.
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Bi-lateral integration
Activities that support coordination between both sides of the body. This helps improve balance, posture, movement and the ability to carry out tasks that require control and organisation.
Why Astrolabe Therapy?
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Astrolabe Therapy recognises the challenges faced by children with neuro-developmental delays. Our founder, having navigated her own formative years and early adulthood with puzzling challenges, understands firsthand the impact of such delays on daily life. As a qualified therapist and someone who has experienced retained primitive reflexes, she possesses unique insight into these struggles. This firsthand experience enables her to provide personalised care, recognising and addressing individuals' needs with compassion and understanding, advocating for your child to be truly seen, receiving the care they need.
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Through comprehensive assessment, we develop a tailored treatment plan for your child. By employing diverse modalities to restore optimal health and function, we empower each individual to free their innate abilities, helping them to thrive and feel comfortable and happier in their daily lives.
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We recognise that the underlying cause IS the problem, not the symptoms nor the child. We are dedicated to uncovering why some children have to work harder than their peers and still not reach their potential. Our work supports people in addressing the need to compensate for physical difficulties that hinder functioning through targeted exercises aimed at enhancing effortless daily functioning and overall quality of life.
TESTIMONIALS
How it works
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1. Submit an enquiry
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2. Online consultation
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3. Diagnostic assessment
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4. Online report reading
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5. Review