At Starjumpz we are passionate about providing services that contribute to young person’s health and development.
We empower children and young people to reach their highest potential through integrated holistic services, innovation and use of new technologies and education and through supporting their families, schools, healthcare professionals and agencies.
Services include assessment, therapies and support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, and for children experiencing challenges with their development, learning, communication, behaviour, movement and/or in their wellbeing and mental health.
This includes children who may struggle with a specific challenge or health concern, or those with neurodevelopmental conditions including; Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder/ Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing difficulties, Attachment Disorder, Developmental trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Complex needs, Learning difficulties and mental health challenges.
Our holistic approach is tailored to the individual and identifies the patterns of strengths and vulnerabilities of the young person making a diagnosis where appropriate and focusing on how challenges can be overcome.
Our approach is child focused and considers the whole child and the world around them. Our clinicians work collaboratively with the child, parents, carers, teachers and other healthcare professionals to seek the best outcomes for children so they can flourish as confident, happy, healthy and resilient individuals.
Our services are delivered in person and many services are also available online. We offer services at our centre, within a school, and occasionally at home. As well as individual sessions we offer some
therapy groups and therapeutic holiday activities and intensive individual therapy programmes.
We offer online support through telehealth video communication technology
for many of our services and also in the form of webinars, workshops and live online events.
Services We Provide Include:
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments
- ADHD Screening Assessment QbCheck
- Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Neurofeedback
- Functional Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition Consultancy
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy & Play therapy
- Creative Counselling
- Clinical Psychology
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Alpha Stim Aid – medical device for anxiety, insomnia and depression
- Integrated Listening Systems iLs
- Training, Talks and Workshops
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Our Diagnostic Assessments
Our range of diagnostic and s
creening assessments are of a high clinical standard which follow NICE guidance. Our assessments are for children and young people who may struggle with specific challenges or health concerns or those who may have neurodevelopmental conditions.
Our diagnostic assessment services are as follows:
The majority of neurodiverse children we see present with overlapping conditions for example autism and ADHD, which is why the 360° and the autism and ADHD assessments are highly recommended and sought after by families seeking the best support for their children.
The 360° neurodevelopmental assessment is a comprehensive, holistic assessment of your child’s strengths and difficulties which could, if appropriate, lead to a diagnosis of a condition including; autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental co-ordination disorder/dyspraxia, sensory processing
difficulties, attachment disorder, developmental trauma, complex needs, learning difficulties and mental health challenges.
This assessment includes assessment for symptoms of Autistic Burnout which is a specialist area of expertise at Starjumpz.
Our experienced support team can answer your questions on the assessment options. If you are unsure of how to progress, we offer pre-paid consultations.
Dr Georgie Siggers and Dr Veronica Leclezio Consultant Paediatricians each run a paediatric service based at Starjumpz. They both have a broad range of experience working with a variety of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Attachment Disorder, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD), Developmental Delay, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Difficulties.
Their holistic approach and assessment model screens for multiple neurodevelopmental conditions, as opposed to traditional services that usually assess for individual conditions in isolation.
Paediatrician-Led Full Neurodevelopmental Assessment £3850 (360°)
- Paediatric Services include:
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments
- Adoption Support Assessments
- Consultation and Advice
Psychiatrist-Led Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment £3850
Dr Oana Rus, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Vanessa Carter, Clinical Nurse Specialist provide comprehensive, combined ADHD and autism assessments at Starjumpz Children’s Centre for children and young adults ages 6-18yrs. Both have a broad range of experience working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions.
They are both currently working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service as part of the NHS, assessing and managing complex neurodevelopmental presentations and mental health conditions. They have been working together since 2019.Both Oana and Vanessa follow quality standards, with special consideration on potential differential diagnosis and comorbid mental health conditions (often part of the children and young person’s difficulties, such as anxiety and depression)which often remain undiagnosed following an assessment of ADHD and autism. Assessments include taking a comprehensive developmental history and understanding current difficulties, QB test, ADOS assessment, exploration of potential mental health differential and comorbid mental health conditions.
Brighton – Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment Service £3250, Autism Only Assessment £2270
Dr Nimet Key, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Katharine Schofield, Paediatric and Neurodevelopmental Nurse, provide comprehensive autism assessments and combined ADHD and autism assessments at Starjumpz Brighton for children and young people, aged 6-17 years. Both have a broad range of experience working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions. They are both currently working in an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Neurodevelopmental Service, assessing and managing complex neurodevelopmental presentations. They have been working together since 2021.
Both Nimet and Katharine follow quality standards, with special consideration on potential differential diagnosis and comorbid mental health conditions (often part of the children and young person’s difficulties, such as anxiety and depression) which often remain undiagnosed following an assessment of ADHD and autism. Combined assessments include taking a comprehensive developmental history and understanding current difficulties, QB test, ADOS assessment, exploration of potential mental health differential and comorbid mental health conditions. Following diagnosis, recommendations will be offered to support the young person, family, carers and professionals involved in the young person’s care.
Autism Only Assessment with Dr Emily Durling – £3165
Dr Emily Durling, Clinical Psychologist leads this Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Assessment. Dr Emily specialises in working with young people and their families, with expertise in working with very young children and with neurodivergent young people. Dr Emily will take the time to get to know your young person and your family to help her to understand the way that they experience the world and their unique ways of thinking. Dr Emily provides a friendly and welcoming space where you can speak together about the challenges you have been facing.
Assessments will follow NICE Guidelines and is considered an ‘enhanced’ level of assessment within the more recent NHS autism diagnosis and operational guidance (April2023).Before the Assessment You will receive several questionnaires for you to complete prior to your young person’s assessment, these will include questionnaires for the school or nursery and for your young person, dependant on their age. These questionnaires will be reviewed, scored, and analysed prior to your first appointment and they help Dr Emily start to get to know your young person and how they experience the world around them.
Following your final appointment, Dr Emily will provide a report, which will include recommendations and suggestions to support the young person, family, carers and professionals involved. The report will be provided within 4 weeks of your follow-up consultation.
ADHD Only Assessment £1350
Dr Veronica Leclezio, Consultant Paediatrician, leads our ADHD Only assessment service. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neurological differences, affecting attention, processing, and impulse control. It impacts people of all ages around the world. According to ADHD UK, more than 2 million adults and children in the UK are living with undiagnosed ADHD1. This service is suitable for:
•Children and young people who already have a diagnosis of autism and are looking for an additional assessment for ADHD.
•Families who only have concerns about ADHD and not any other neurodevelopmental profiles such as autism, dyspraxia, and sensory processing difficulties.
•Families with a preference for a staged approach to the assessment process i.e.exploring ADHD initially followed by further assessment for autism at a later stage, if appropriate. While assessment for ADHD can be offered as a standalone assessment, there is a high co-occurrence between ADHD and other neurodevelopmental profiles. Therefore, in some cases, Dr Leclezio may recommend a Full Neurodevelopmental Assessment if she feels this may be a more appropriate route based on indicators in the referral.
The ADHD assessment is a 90 minute appointment with Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician, Dr Leclezio.
Dr Leclezio will provide feedback from the assessment at the appointment. If you feel that it would be beneficial to have an opportunity to discuss the outcome of the assessment and next steps in more length, a further appointment can be booked.
ADHD Screening Service QbCheck
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This is a helpful screening service for families who have concerns that their child has difficulties with attention and hyperactivity, but who are unsure of this and whether a full assessment is needed.The QbCheck can help families get an initial impression of how any challenges with attention may be impacting their child so that they are able to consider the next steps to take to support them.
The QbCheck is carried out by an experienced Clinical Assistant. It includes a report generated from the test results with clinical observations, consideration of background information and discussion regarding concerns which can indicate whether a child is likely to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. Please note that the QB check alone does not provide a diagnosis of ADHD.
Stand-alone QbCheck (ADHD Screening)
The QbCheck is an objective computer test that measures the three core symptoms of ADHD; hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. A test takers results are analysed and compared to the results of individuals the same age and gender, with and without ADHD. The comparison makes it possible, based on objective data, to predict the likelihood of ADHD. This can help provide individuals and families with key information in order to make informed choices about seeking further assessment, while for healthcare professionals the report provides information that can aid in the diagnosis of ADHD.
Qb technology is commonly used within the NHS as a supportive tool to help with ADHD diagnoses. The QbCheck has been recognised by NICE guidance and is backed by clinical research for improving the accuracy and reliability of ADHD assessment.
At Starjumpz we can offer a QbCheck as a screening appointment for children or adults. This can be a helpful first step for those considering if they may have ADHD and can be especially helpful in instances where concerns are being observed in one environment but not another e.g. at home versus at school. A QbCheck Screening appointment can also be helpful for those wanting reassurance that the ADHD assessment pathway is the right route for them or those waiting for an ADHD assessment who would like more information, recommendations, and strategies while they wait. It can also be helpful for parents or siblings who may be interested in exploring if they could have ADHD following a family member being diagnosed.
Starjumpz has over 10 years’ experience using QbCheck technology, and our clinicians are specifically trained in to interpret results in the context of more complex female presentations of ADHD and dual presentations (e.g. autism and ADHD).
Child / Young Adult (6-18yrs) ADHD Screening Service
Price: £380
This is a one-an-a-half hour appointment with a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Practitioner trained in the QbCheck. The first 45 minutes of the appointment will be used to go over relevant background history and to have a collaborative discussion with you and your child about symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, across different environments e.g. home and school. The QbCheck computer task will then be completed which takes 20-30 minutes. On completion of the test, the clinician will be able to talk you through the results straight away and answer any questions you may have.
A comprehensive screening report will be produced detailing the background information discussed, clinical observations made during the appointment, the QbCheck findings, and analysis of the results. A paediatric opinion is given on the findings and recommendations for next steps provided. A mix of general, as well as more tailored recommendations and strategies will be given based on the results. This report can then be shared with your young person’s school, GP, and other healthcare professionals. Please note that this appointment will not result in a diagnosis.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
‘…Becky instantly put both my son and I at ease during the check-he felt zero apprehension going through the test. Becky’s fantastic manner meant that my son spoke freely and really opened up to her. Since getting the report we have a much greater understanding of some of our son’s challenges, and were given a fantastic range of strategies to use at home and school to help him while we await the full assessment…’
Adult (18+) ADHD Screening Service
Stand-alone QbCheck (ADHD Screening Service)
Price: £250.00
This is a one-hour appointment with a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Practitioner trained in the QbCheck. The first 15 minutes of the appointment will be used to go over your current concerns in the areas of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity across different environments e.g. home and work. The QbCheck computer task will then be completed which takes 20-30 minutes. On completion of the test, the clinician will be able to talk you through the results straight away and answer any questions you may have.
A comprehensive screening report will be produced, summarising the background information discussed, clinical observations from the day, the QbCheck findings, and analysis of the results. An opinion is given on the findings and recommendations for next steps provided. A range of general ADHD strategies will be given alongside the report. This report can then be shared with your GP, and other healthcare professionals, as well as your workplace if appropriate. Please note that this appointment will not result in a diagnosis and that Starjumpz is currently unable to offer full ADHD assessments for those over 21 years.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
My Qb experience was the most supportive and validating process I could’ve asked for. As an adult with ongoing struggles in everyday life, it was as if everything had aligned to see my concerns validated by scores on a screen. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone querying whether to do one. All of my questions were met with unwavering support. I now have so much more compassion and understanding of myself going forward.
Occupational Therapy
Our specialist team of Occupational Therapists support children and young people to develop their functional skills and independence enabling them to engage in everyday activities which support their social, physical, emotional, and academic development.
A child’s “occupation” is play, through play children develop new skills and learn to interact with the world. A child or young person experiencing challenges affecting their ability to engage in everyday activities can benefit from Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy support begins with assessment which includes detailed information gathered from parents, teachers and those involved with the child to gain an in-depth understanding of why they are struggling with activities of daily living and functional skills. Recommendations are made to address the unique needs of the child so that a therapy support plan can be created for them.
Occupational therapy sessions are fun and motivating, they build on strengths, creating experiences of success to empower children and young people to overcome challenges and unlock their true potential.
Children love the sensory enriched therapy rooms which support sensory integration and neurodevelopment.
Therapy is child-focused and considers the whole child and the world around them. Therapists work collaboratively with the child, parents, carers, teachers and other healthcare professionals to seek the best outcomes for children so they can flourish as confident, happy, healthy and resilient individuals.
A child’s “occupation” is play, exploration of their environment and social interaction. Play helps them to develop new skills, interacts with the world and progresses their development. Occupational therapists assist children in being successful and reaching their full potential in all of these areas. This may be addressed through facilitating improvement with:
Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with children and their families in a variety of settings including the centre, home and school, assisting children in developing their skills and enabling them to increase their confidence, physical, academic and social ability.
Therapy sessions are fun and motivating and address the key underlying skills which include: sensory and perceptual processing, regulation of attention, activity and behaviour, gross and fine motor skills, oral motor skills, cognitive components which underlie a child’s ability to perceive, attend and learn from the environment and psychosocial skills (a child’s underlying ability to interact with others, to cope with new or difficult situations and to manage their behaviour in socially appropriate ways).
Occupational therapy can help with the following;
- Attention and concentration
- Emotional and physical regulation
- Sensory processing which underpins development and learning
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Handwriting
- Play and leisure
- Self – care and independence
- Executive functioning
- Self esteem
Occupational Therapy helps development of pencil skills and handwritingOccupational Therapy is often recommended for children with the following challenges;Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing Issues, Autism, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder/ Dyspraxia, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Disorder, Learning difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Complex Needs.
Therapy sessions can be one to one or in small groups that are fun, motivating and address the underlying skills that facilitate overall development. Our therapists work in a variety of settings including the centre, homes or schools or therapy is delivered through Teletherapy sessions
Teletherapy: Occupational therapy is available online. Sessions are fun and engaging.
Teletherapy session
Early Intervention: Occupational therapy and Speech and Language therapy are often the earliest interventions for an infant or child as they support building strong foundations for learning and development. Joint sessions of Occupational Therapy and/or Speech and Language/ Physiotherapy are offered for children with complex needs to enhance therapy intervention and to develop effective integrated home programmes.
Intensive Therapy Programmes: These are often taken up for a 10 -14 days plus during school holidays and for families from across the UK and abroad. They can provide Speech and Language Therapy or multiple therapies often including neurofeedback to aid regulation and optimize engagement in therapies.
Group Therapy: These are often taken up for a 10 -14 days plus during school holidays and for families from across the UK and abroad. They can provide Occupational Therapy or multiple therapies often including neurofeedback to aid regulation and optimize engagement in therapies.
Sensory Feeding Clinic: This is one of our new multidisciplinary services which will be launched in late 2021/2022.
Occupational therapy helps children develop fine motor coordination
Speech and Language Therapy
Our Speech and Language Therapists work with children to support their communication, eating and drinking skills which supports their wellbeing and increases their participation in activities within their daily life. We aim to create confident communicators by working on all areas of communication and interaction.
Therapists are respectful of neurodivergence and other differences. We want to develop each child’s ability to advocate for themselves, so we respect their body autonomy and their wishes.
Therapy to develop pre-verbal skills, early interaction and play skills.
Lego Therapy Group Sessions helps to develop collaborative play skills and social communication skills
Speech and language therapy can help children and young people with:
- Language delay/disorder
- Speech delay/disorder – articulation and phonological difficulties
- Listening and attention
- Development of early play skills
- Feeding and swallowing difficulties
- Alternative and augmentative communication
- Executive Functioning
- Confidence and Self Esteem
- Self-Advocacy
- Assertiveness
Following current thinking and research by Autistic adults, we do not work on ‘training’ social skills, however we do work on perspective taking, self advocacy, reflection, personal boundaries, problem solving and developing autonomy and independence. ‘Training’ social skills is being shown to develop masking and social camouflaging. Instead, we listen to what your child would like to work on and help them to develop understanding rather than teaching social scripts. This then allows your child to decide how and when to use this information in their own way.
Conditions which our Speech and Language Therapists are experienced working with include:
- Global developmental delay
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
- Dysphagia
- Developmental Trauma
- Attachment Disorder
- Selective mutism
- Cerebral palsy
- Down’s syndrome
- Learning Difficulties
- Complex disabilities
Assessment: We offer a range of different assessments that are tailored to your child’s needs. The assessment aims to gather detailed information from parents, teachers and other adults involved in your child’s care, and most importantly from your child themselves. Each assessment is flexible and respectful of your child’s strengths and difficulties at that time. Recommendations are made for each child individually with supports, accommodations and modifications so a unique support plan can be presented.
Therapy Sessions: Each therapy session is planned and presented with the individual child in mind. Frequency of sessions are adaptable depending on the needs of your child and family. Sessions can be undertaken within the centre, at home or at school. Sessions are fun and use intrinsic motivation, taking into account your child’s likes and interests and will be based on your child’s strengths.
Teletherapy: Speech and Language therapy can be offered for children through online video communication and may include guidance and support for parents to integrate therapeutic activities into daily routines. For some children who may not engage online the therapeutic input can be given through collaborative work with parents, carers and teachers. Therapy also supports adaptation of environments to support the success of the child. The therapy sessions are fun and engaging.
Early Intervention: Speech and Language therapy and Occupational therapy are often the earliest interventions for an infant or child as they support building strong foundations for learning and development. Joint Occupational and Speech and Language Therapy session are possible.
Early intervention helping to develop sensory motor skills, attention, pre-verbal and play skills with Occupational Therapy.
Education and Healthcare Plans (EHCP): We can provide assessment specifically to be submitted for EHCPs. Our Speech and Language Therapists are experienced working to specifications in EHCPs and are able to provide information for IEP reports and Annual Review reports.
Intensive Therapy Programmes: 10 -14 days intensive treatment programmes which are popular in the school holidays are offered to families from across the UK and abroad. Programmes can include Speech and Language or multiple therapies and often including neurofeedback to aid regulation and optimise engagement in therapies.
Group Therapy: Therapeutic fun holiday clubs focusing on sensory integration, sensory motor skills, social communication and social interaction are available during some holidays. These are run by Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists with input from Play therapists.
Sensory Feeding Clinic: This is one of our new multidisciplinary services which will be launched in 2022 to support children who have difficulties with the sensory and behavioural aspects of feeding as well as addressing nutrition and gut health. Many children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder experience difficulties with feeding.
Playing with food in Sensory Feeding Clinics
Teletherapy sessions are fun
Child enjoying a special trike
Neurofeedback
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Services for Children and Adults Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a safe and drug free approach which trains the brain to function more efficiently. It enhances the function of the central nervous system thus improving mental performance, emotional control and physiological stability.
Individuals of any age can benefit from Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback can help a variety of childhood problems including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyspraxia, anxiety, and numerous forms of disruptive and disturbing behaviours. For adults, it can alleviate symptoms of physical and emotional problems such as migraines, depression and PTSD.
Neurofeedback optimises brain function, improves attention, anxiety and sleep.
Neurofeedback optimises brain function, improves attention, anxiety and sleep.
The American Academy of Paediatrics gave Neurofeedback their top evidence based rating as an intervention in the treatment of attention and hyperactivity behavioural problems in children and adolescents.
Functional Medicine
Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. We accept referrals for children and adults.
Adult consultation
Functional medicine consultation with a child
Our Functional Medicine doctor offers in depth consultations to assess client’s modifiable lifestyle factors and fundamental clinical imbalances through careful history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing. Our Functional Medicine doctor will consider multiple factors, including:
- Environmental inputs – The air you breathe and the water you drink, the particular diet you eat, the quality of the food available to you, your level of physical activity, and toxic exposures or traumas you have experienced all affect your health.
- Mind-body connections – Psychological and social factors all can have a profound influence on your health.
Considering these areas helps the Functional Medicine doctor see your health in the context of you as a whole person, not just your physical symptoms. A detailed report with the doctor’s recommendations is generated and supporting patient information is supplied to guide behavior change- at your pace.
Following an appointment, you may also be referred to our Clinical Nutritionist to guide you through dietary changes and see the Functional Medicine doctor in 3 months for a follow up and assessment of symptom progression and ongoing issues.
This appointment type is suitable for children, adults and families looking to make lifestyle changes. Learn more here.
Clinical Nutritionist Services
Screening for and treatment of problems with gut health. This is especially important for children with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Many children with Autism and neurodevelopmental conditions can have gut problems ranging from the visible, diarrhoea or vomiting to the invisible, pain, nutrient deficiency and acid reflux. Researchers have found a strong correlation between the severity of gut symptoms and the severity of ASD symptoms.
These issues can present either the same way that they would in anyone else, or as behavioural problems that seem completely unrelated, including sleep disturbance, irritability, oppositional behaviour or self-injury. Unfortunately, if behavioural symptoms are the only obvious sign, the underlying gut problem can often go undiagnosed because it is not an obvious leap to make from ‘sleep problems’ to ‘gut flora’. Looking not only at the gut bacteria itself but also food intolerances is very important and can often bring about significant change.
We have a number of nutritionists who work with us, so please email Starjumpz to learn about each practitioners’ areas of specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy / Integrated Creative Therapies / Play Therapy
Our Psychotherapy services support children and young people who are experiencing challenges with their behaviour and/or emotions which is affecting their development, or how they are getting along with family, friends and at school. For example, children who maybe sad, anxious, fearful, disruptive, rebellious, unable to cope or who are inattentive.
This support begins with an initial consultation with a child’s carer or carers to discuss the child’s symptoms and presenting behaviours, exploring any helpful background information. This is followed by a 1-2 hour home-based assessment of the child or adolescent which offers an opportunity for the therapist to be introduced to the individual in a familiar environment and for the therapist to observe how the child/adolescent copes within the family, and in relation to their siblings. Weekly therapy sessions then support the young person with the difficulties identified.
Sessions are playful and creative and support the child to build confidence and resilience.
Integrative creative psychotherapy with a family
Clinical Psychology
Currently not available but we hope to be able to offer this service again in the near future. Clinical Psychology provides treatment and support for children and young people with a range of emotional, behavioural, developmental and mental health challenges.
This initially starts with an assessment and an informal conversation with parents/carers and the young person/child about their strengths, the difficulties they experience, any relevant history and what they hope to achieve from Psychology input. After this, regular therapy sessions can also be arranged with parents or the child/young person to work on the areas identified.
This service can help parents and families who may be struggling with areas such as:
- Worries, anxieties, panic attacks
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Fears/phobias, panic attacks
- Depression or low mood
- Self esteem
- Attachment and separation anxiety
- Bereavement
- Working with post adoption children and families
- Trauma
- Food, sleep, toileting difficulties
- Behaviours linked to neurodevelopmental conditions such as ASD and ADHD
- Changes to personal circumstances such as parental separation or divorce. Parents/carers/children
- Challenging family relationship or friendship issues
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that engages with the nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid, also incorporating the membranes and fascia of the body to release any tension and trauma.
Babies can benefit greatly from Craniosacral Therapy to release and re-align the compressions imposed on them during the birth process, calming and rebalancing their nervous system, as well as their emotional state. Mothers and babies who have experienced induction, C-section, breech, forceps, vacuum extraction or the use of anaesthetics during the birth can both be supported and helped by the Craniosacral approach. Even a natural birth can be traumatic for a baby, leaving a lasting imprint which can later develop into other symptoms.
As children grow and explore their world, they can experience knocks, falls, infections, illnesses and there may also be some residual birth trauma left in their system. The gentle touch of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is ideal for children, supporting them in finding their way back to optimum health and vitality, both physically and emotionally, so they’re able to thrive.
Teenagers deal with physical, mental and emotional demands while, at the same time, their hormones facilitate the transition from childhood into adulthood. They can also incur sports injuries, feel peer pressure and experience stress due to academic demands. Symptoms such as dyspraxia, headaches, migraine, anxiety, hyperactivity and behavioural issues, including depression and irritability, can all be helped by the gentle, non-invasive touch of Craniosacral Therapy.
Alpha Stim Aid to treat anxiety, insomnia and depression
The Alpha Stim Aid can be used by children, young people, and adults. It works by regulating the brain by producing a low amplitude waveform which is administered via ear clip electrodes. Certain conditions, such as anxiety and insomnia, are associated with alterations in electric activity in large-scale brain networks.
The Alpha Stim works to normalise signalling, providing symptom relief. Starjumpz has been using the Alpha Stim for over 5 years and we have had great feedback from clients reporting a reduction in sleep difficulties and anxiety.
We have now partnered with Microcurrent to offer purchase and rental of the device with a special discount code.
Click here for more information about the device, including rental and purchase options.
Integrated Listening Sytems iLs
Integrative creative psychotherapy with a family
Integrated Listening System – Focus System to Improve brain and body organisation
The Focus System improves brain function through the implementation of the iLs method: brain and body integration through multisensory input.
The Focus System is a clinical-level intervention designed for home use, consisting of therapeutically-treated music combined with fun movement activities, and, when ready, cognitive challenges to further activate brain networks.
The flexibility of 60-minute or 30-minute versions of the programs, which target specific goals, make implementation easy in clinics, schools and home.
Our Occupational Therapy team adopted use of the iLs focus system following collaboration with Dr Lucy Miller the founder of the Star Center in the US. It can integrated into therapy and/or used at home.
‘At the STAR Center our therapists use iLs for a few key reasons: it can be customized to each individual’s needs, the bone conduction delivery is a wonderful vestibular supplement, and the quality of the music is remarkable… We have seen tremendous developmental growth spurts using iLs in combination with OT. iLs combined with OT seems to accelerate or “jump start” many of the children’s developmental changes. It also can have a calming effect on some children which makes it easier for our therapists to work with the child. In general, we see accelerated gains by adding iLs to OT… We use it with most of our children in clinic and we often send clients home with an iLs Focus system for continuation of therapy once their intensive short-term program is complete.’
Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR/L author of Sensational Kids, Founder of SPD Foundation
Starjumpz is an approved provider and reseller of this system and our Occupational Therapists support this. We offer a rental service and you can also purchase the system from Starjumpz. Click here to find out more.
Talks and Workshops
We are delighted to host regular talks and events at Starjumpz, on a wide range of subjects, supportive practices and services. Join our mailing list for information on these. Some talks are videoed and are uploaded to our website or facebook page.
Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI) Training Event at Starjumpz with Eadaoin Bhreathnach OT.
Please contact us if you have any further queries regarding our services. We look forward to hearing how we can help.
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