Neurodevelopmental & Sensory Therapy for Children
The Regulated Kids Coach, specialises in a unique therapy approach that combines sensory strategies, rhythmic movement therapy and neurodevelopmental techniques. The goal is to support children from birth to adolescence in overcoming sensory processing issues and developmental delays. Discover how my engaging, interactive, play-based sessions can help your child thrive. Contact me today.
Your Partner in Child Development
My name is Michelle Reidy, I am an experienced Primary School Educator and a Neurodevelopmental & Sensory therapist with a passion for getting children moving! I created The Regulated Kids Coach as regulation is the foundation for everything we all do. Good regulation skills make the difference from someone surving to thriving.
By using innovative methods tailored to each individual childs needs, I can create a programme parents can deliver at home to address their needs so that they can feel better, live and learn better!
I will empower you with the knowledge and tools to support your child's growth and development. I will assist you in fostering a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential.
What is Neuro
developmental Therapy?
Think about the first image you have of a baby after birth. The hands flying up to the face, the loud cry and the wide open mouth. This is a demonstration of their primitive reflexes, the hands protecting their face, the cry to announce their arrival, their need for care & protection.
Primitive Reflexes are automatic, involuntary movements, controlled by the brainstem, that are present in healthy newborns. They help with survival, feeding, and early childhood development.
As a baby's central nervous system matures over the first few months of life, these primitive responses naturally integrate and are replaced by voluntary, mature postural motor skills.
Retained primitive reflexes can act as neurological "roadblocks," sometimes leading to challenges with coordination, balance, handwriting, concentration or sensory processing, to name a few.
During child development, children discover the world through play and movement, and this usually integrates the reflexes but sometimes this is not enough. Neurodevelopmental Therapy uses rhythmic movements, games and exercises that mimic those specific movements to strengthen the neural pathways in the brain that had not completed development. This breaks through the "roadblock" helping the child's brain finish and strengthen the pathway so that they can overcome their difficulties.
Primitive Reflexes
There are many Primitive Reflexes but the ones that cause the most impact when they are not integrated are the Moro reflex & Fear Paralysis Reflex. These are followed by the root & suck reflexes, the babkin & babinski reflex, the tendon guard reflex, the spinal galant reflex, the palmar grasp reflex and the tonic neck reflexes.
Moro Reflex
Also known as the startle reflex, children with an unintegrated Moro Reflex are in a heightened state of arousal are quick to a flight/fright/ freeze reaction
Spinal Galant
Reflex
Often referred to as the "ants in the pants" reflex, children have difficulty sitting still, fidget, dislikes tags or certain fabrics, have difficulty concentrating
Fear Paralysis Reflex (FPR)
Children with an unintegrated FPR are living in a constant state of stress, feeling fear from everyday interactions and occurrences.
Tonic Neck Reflex
TLR, ATNR, STNR
Children experience motor & visual skills that can lead to problems with balance, coordination, handwriting along with reading and writing
Suck & Root Relexes
Assists babies to feed, is present in older children can be seen as excess dribbling, chewing on clothes, everyday objects & picky eating.
Palmar Grasp Reflex
Causes challenges with fine motor skills leading to difficulties with handwriting to managing many everyday tasks; such as laces, buttons, playing instruments
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Success Stories
Sarah T.
“The Regulated Kids Coach has transformed my child's ability to engage with the world around them. Their approach is both effective and enjoyable!”
Mark R.
“I have seen remarkable improvements in my son's development since starting therapy here. Michelle is incredibly understanding and supportive.”
Jessica L.
“I can't thank The Regulated Kids Coach enough for the progress my daughter has made. The methods used are truly innovative and effective.”