Many of the children we work with have one or more of the following conditions. bibic also works with children that have no diagnosis at all.  This list is not exhaustive, but it will give you an idea of the types of diagnosis some children and young people come to us with:

Neurological and genetic conditions

These are disorders of the nervous system, or inherited characteristics, which affect the way the body or brain develops.

Acquired and traumatic brain injury

This is where brain development is halted, reduced, or slowed down, due to an accident, injury, or illness.

Down's syndrome

Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome on gene 21.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a disorder of voluntary movement and co-ordination. Its effects can range from mild to severe, and are most noticeable in mobility and speech.

Autism

Autism is a life-long condition which affects all areas of a person’s life. Autism can range from mild to severe, and the effects of it can be managed better when it is understood.

Developmental delay

Children who have developmental delay progress at a slower rate than their peers in all areas: physical, language, social and cognitive.

Specific learning difficulties

Some children have an uneven profile of skills, showing strengths in some areas and unexpected difficulties in others – maybe in co-ordination or reading, memory or language skills. Example conditions include dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.

ADHD

The characteristics of this neurological condition are inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. As children grow the hyperactivity often becomes less prominent, but it is usually the most noticeable feature of young children.