What is Developmental Delay?
Developmental Delay indicates the failure of some neurons in the brain to develop. It seems neurons called Von Economo Cells (VEC) are affected in developmental delay. They occur in several parts of the brain and needed to have:
• Fine motor control and complex hand movements like writing, painting and using tools
• Focus, concentration and problem solving
• Memory (short term or working memory and probably long term memory too)
• Organising, anticipating / thinking ahead and planning skills
• Motivation and understanding long term gains
• Recognising and controlling emotions / behaviour
• Socialising, empathising and controlling emotions
• Understanding and using language
If VEC development is hindered it is likely that most of the above abilities will be affected to some degree. We see this frequently in the Children we are treating.
Currently children with learning disabilities tend be “squeezed into the best fitting box” when diagnosed. We at the Tinsley House Clinics do not believe Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD etc exist as separate conditions or diseases. They are all symptoms of Developmental Delay. This is discussed further in the book “Is That My Child”
We understand this causes problems because currently there are child statements and the support groups specifically for whichever condition seems to best fit a child’s symptoms. It is our hope that eventually the different support groups will combine under a banner of Developmental Delay. This should become possible as the research supporting this becomes more widespread and accepted.
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"Darren always gave us clear/ thorough information in an understanding, caring professional way. He listened to concerns from the adults and child’s aspect. We saw a clear improvement in Sam within a few treatments.
Sam has always found it difficult to find true friends as he struggled to express his thoughts and feelings and so was withdrawn. Learning and reading was difficult and memory retention lasted less than 2 weeks (e.g. times tables up to 15 were easy for Sam, until after the Christmas break when he had forgotten them all.) Sam had musculo-skeletal problems with an arched back with his neck and his shoulders pulled forwards.
After considering several ‘health’ treatments a local Chiropractor recommended Darren Barnes-Heath at the Newland Chiropractic Clinic, Lincoln, we have not looked back since. Sam underwent a series of tests to assess his muscular, skeletal and reading abilities. After Sam’s assessment we were informed of potential ways for his improvement and felt confident with the information and approach offered.
We are convinced that Sam has greatly benefited from his treatment at Newlands, he now chats much more, is far more confident, remembers most events/facts and his reading and understanding has greatly improved, his treatment has made him a more contented individual.
We are currently awaiting Sam’s GCSE mock exam results, prior to his treatment we only expected poor results. At his last parents evening it was revealed that Sam could potentially receive 3-4 Grade ‘C’ and possibly even a ‘B’ Grade – what an improvement, far better than we ever anticipated.
Since a small boy Sam has been part of the local swimming club, we have noticed that his improved coordination, concentration and technique have increased his swimming times. He is also a very keen Water polo player, the treatment he has received has also helped his physical ability and accuracy skills due to his skeletal improvements. As Sam’s understanding of words has increased he is now able to understand the game play situations better. Sam now competition swims and plays Waterpolo at County and Regional level."
Sam's Dad, Design Engineer.
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