Case Study: Bertie - Learning and behavioural problems can be improved

When Bertie came to The Key Clinic last year, he was seven years old and in a world of his own. He made very little eye contact and had limited social skills. He struggled to read, had very messy writing and couldn’t ride a bike. He was extremely picky about food and had regular tantrums.

The children who come to our clinic may have been labelled dyslexic, dyspraxic, ADHD, Asperger’s, slow processing, or their parents may simply have a hunch that they are not performing as well as they could be.

These children are often smart and capable, but cannot access or express that intelligence because something is quite literally ‘blocking’ their way. They feel different from their classmates, talk of being ‘stupid’ and lack confidence. Parents do their best to help them, investing large sums in their education. However, few realise that their child may not be developmentally ready to process a formal education.

While diagnoses like dyslexia describe a cluster of symptoms, little is done to try to understand why the symptom is there in the first place. Our aim at The Key Clinic is to explore the different causes of these symptoms and address the underlying problem.

“Bertie is now a completely different boy. He has self-belief and is doing brilliantly at school. He can ride a bike at last, has made it into the ‘A’ cricket team and has lost his diagnosis” - Annabel, mother

We use a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to find the right ‘key’ to unlock each child’s potential. We use three main keys: NeuroMature Therapy, BrightBeatz and BeBright Nutrient Therapy.

Each key is based on our ever-increasing understanding of neuroplasticity, which sees the brain not as static and unchangeable, but as a dynamic, flexible organ, capable of rewiring itself, building new connections and evolving every minute of every day. This means that problems, like Bertie’s, can be improved, provided the right stimulation is given to the brain.

Bertie started with a series of simple, daily neurodevelopmental exercises and individually tailored vitamin shots which could be hidden in his drinks. Within six weeks he was showing improvement. By the end of the programme, he was flying.

If your child is struggling with learning difficulties, contact us today to discuss how we can help you.