04/10/2025
Sadly, many children who come to Map & Compass are brought by parents concerned about their anxiety, frustration or anger. 😔 These children often show the "discrepancy" of above average or high intellect but struggle to demonstrate their capabilities at school or in social settings.
Sometimes they wish they were better at sport, feel negative about their bodies, or struggle with social insecurities. It might manifest as eating issues, sensory difficulties, coordination challenges, or speech/language problems. Whatever it is—they're unhappy, and life feels heavy, especially at home where the masking stops and everything becomes raw and honest. 💔 These are real children you see every day, who may not fit neatly into any diagnostic category.
I actually feel excited when I discover during assessment that a child has retained reflexes (neuromotor immaturity), bilateral integration issues or auditory processing difficulties that fall within my scope of practice. I get excited BECAUSE I may be able to help. Though it takes time and daily commitment, when they return saying things like "I feel more happy in my life," I could fly. ✨ It's why I do this work.
I'm not in the business of "fixing" or "curing" children. On the contrary, every child is celebrated for exactly who they are. 🌟 My work is about identifying specific physical factors - like retained reflexes, auditory processing challenges, or bi-lateral integration issues - that may be causing unnecessary struggle. I focus on removing these obstacles so children can experience more comfort and ease in their own unique minds and bodies, while honouring their individual nature, gifts and abilities. 🧠
The review appointment this week will stay with me—I won't forget the look in that 11-year-old's eyes when his father described how suddenly well he was doing in football (there are multiple physical factors coming together due to his INPP programme making football easier). I saw pride dancing in his eyes and tried VERY hard to keep it cool, because I know what that means... we set his course towards HOPE, and he is going there. 🌈
To find out more about the work of Map & Compass, see our website www.mapandcompasstherapy.com or you can book in for a free 30 minute enquiry call so that we can discuss if it seems Map & Compass may be a good next step for your child. https://www.mapandcompasstherapy.com/service-page/enquiry-video-call-free-consultation?referral=service_list_widget
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