Our Neuro-Academic Approach

Every individual is unique. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we begin by developing a comprehensive understanding of how the brain, nervous system, and learning systems are working together. This allows recommendations to be personalized to each individual's strengths, challenges, and goals.

1. Discovery Consultation

Getting to Know You - Every journey begins with a conversation. We discuss your concerns, goals, developmental history, educational experiences, and the challenges you're hoping to better understand.

2. Parent Interview & Background Information

Understanding the Whole Picture - We gather information through developmental history, questionnaires, parent interviews, and screening tools that help us better understand the factors influencing learning, attention, behavior, regulation, and everyday functioning.

Depending on the individual's age, history, and presenting concerns, screening may include:

• Developmental history

• Hemispheric Checklist

• Learning and behavior questionnaires

• Executive functioning observations

• Sensory processing observations

3. Looking Beneath the Surface

Understanding the Foundational Systems That Support Learning - To better understand how an individual learns, we may use a variety of evidence-informed screening tools to evaluate the foundational systems that support learning, attention, regulation, and everyday functioning. Each screening provides valuable insight into the unique strengths and areas of challenge that help guide individualized recommendations.

Depending on the individual's unique needs, screening may include:

• Cognitive Skills Assessment

• Retained Primitive Reflex Screening

• Visual Processing Screening

• Functional Learning Systems Screening

• Nervous system regulation screening

4. Integrated Results Review

Connecting the Dots & Understanding the "Why" - During the results review, we take time to carefully integrate all of the information we gathered to develop a comprehensive understanding of the whole person. When families understand the "why," they are better equipped to make informed decisions, advocate with confidence, and support meaningful, lasting growth. Rather than simply reviewing test scores, we help families understand how different systems work together—and how those systems may be influencing learning, attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, behavior, and everyday life.

Together, we'll explore questions such as:

• Why is learning more difficult than it should be?

• What are this individual's greatest strengths?

• Which underlying skills may be contributing to current challenges?

• How do the brain, nervous system, sensory systems, and development interact?

5. Personalized Recommendations & Ongoing Support

Creating a Plan That Fits - Every individual leaves with personalized recommendations based on their unique cognitive profile, developmental history, nervous system, strengths, challenges, and goals. Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all solution, we develop an individualized plan designed to strengthen the underlying foundations that support learning, regulation, confidence, and everyday functioning.

Depending on each individual's unique profile, recommendations may include one or more of the following:

• Neuro-Academic Learning / Tutoring

• Brain-Based Intervention Planning

• Cognitive Skill Development

• Executive Function Support

• Visual Processing Support

• Auditory Processing Support

• Nervous System Regulation Strategies

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

• Integrated Listening Systems (iLs Focus System)

• Brain-Based Movement Activities

• Parent Education & Family Support

• Home Activities & Environmental Recommendations

• Educational Accommodations (when appropriate)

• Referrals to other professionals (when appropriate)