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do we do it? bibic
offers an inter-disciplinary assessment service, which means
that we have professionals with lots of different experience
and backgrounds who are able to offer their skills to help
your child. Whatever the cause of a child's learning difficulties
we understand the impact that can have on the child and
the family. Our experience is very broad and we understand
the stresses and strains that you will all be going through.
So our answer is to give you practical support and advice
that you will be able to achieve.
Following
the inter-disciplinary assessment, which plots where your
child sits in their development against the 'norm', we produce
a practical tailored programme to address areas that may
be delayed or disordered. Parents and carers are taught
how to take an active role in their child's development
by implementing these programmes at home. You will be surprised
at how simple these programmes can be - and we try and make
them fun!
We
spend a lot of time explaining to families why these programmes
will help and exactly what they are aiming to achieve. They
will usually be based on what families have told us about
their concerns. Progress is carefully monitored and programmes
are adjusted as and when necessary.
Within
4-6 months the family is usually ready to come back again
for a reassessment. It is at this point that we can see
where the child has improved and what may be impeding improvement
in some areas. The programme will be adjusted and the family
will be taught new techniques where appropriate.
We
see children for varying lengths of time. Assessments can
be one, two or three days long depending on the severity
of the condition and the requirements family. On occasion
we also carry out one-day assessments for other professionals
such as solicitors and youth offending teams.We can also
offer specialist consultations which are elements of the
assessment if that is all that is required. Typically these
consultations may cover particular areas such as occupational
therapy, nutrition, behaviour etc or offer special therapy
sessions such as Brain Gym or sound therapy..
bibic
is a partnership of therapists with parents. We could not
have the direct influence on a child's progress that we
do without that partnership. We are here to support you
and help you help your child move towards a brighter future..
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