Moni Lebon neuro-developmental therapist

19/02/2026

Progress isn’t always linear. Some changes can happen quickly, less complaints from school, reading becomes easier, emotions feel calmer.

Other changes take time. The nervous system integrates gradually. It also depends on the child, their wiring, their history, their sensitivities.

Sometimes it can even feel like things are going backwards. But that is often reorganisation.
Overall, we are moving forward.

This work requires consistency.
Small, regular practice.
Commitment over months, not days.
We are not chasing behaviour. We are building capacity.

22/01/2026

When primitive reflexes remain active beyond infancy, the nervous system can remain in a state of stress. Everyday demands such as noise, transitions, learning and social situations can then feel overwhelming.
Neuro-developmental therapy works from the bottom up, strengthening the nervous system and increasing capacity to cope with the environment. By supporting this foundation, the body can work more efficiently, with improvements in eye tracking, motor control, balance and focus.
Extra support at home can work alongside the help given by the SEN department or an EHCP, helping to ease pressure and support a child more fully across settings.

15/01/2026

J found it difficult to regulate in noisy, sensory-rich environments and when routines changed — experiences that are common for many people with an autism diagnosis.

A diagnosis is not something to be fixed. The work was never about changing who he is.
It was about supporting his nervous system so daily life could feel more manageable.

When primitive reflexes remain active beyond infancy, they can interfere with how the nervous system organises itself, reducing the capacity to handle stress and sensory input.

Working from the bottom up means strengthening the foundation — the nervous system itself. Neuro-developmental therapy can reduce fight-or-flight responses and sensory overload, supporting calmer regulation and greater resilience at any age.

08/01/2026

30/12/2025

Children don’t struggle because they aren’t trying hard enough.
Often, their nervous system isn’t fully ready yet.

Neuro-developmental therapy supports the maturation and organisation of the nervous system, helping children cope, learn, and grow with greater ease.

This work facilitates the integration of primitive reflexes through gentle dermal stimulation and movement-based exercises, delivered as bite-sized daily habits.

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27/11/2025

Pushing the nervous system to work more efficiently means children often start coping with life with greater ease. It’s wonderful to see Zane thriving despite his diagnosis. Even if the programme hasn’t been taken to the very end, the progress he’s showing is real, and there’s always room to re-engage later if he needs another boost. For now, things are moving in such a promising direction. Go Zane—keep stretching into your potential.

19/11/2025

Did the Fog Test look “normal”?
But you know there is emotional difficulties or learning struggles…Then we need to switch it up a level.
The Reverse Fog places a bit more demand on the nervous system and can challenge older children and adults, who usually have more control of their bodies. If you notice the upper limbs mirroring the lower limbs, that’s a sign of immaturity in the central nervous system. Strengthening this foundation can make riding the waves of life easier.
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11/11/2025

After about a year of neuro-developmental therapy, we often pause the programme for a few months to see how the nervous system functions on its own — and it’s wonderful when progress continues, just as in Jacqui’s case.

31/10/2025

Is it behaviour — or the body?
If you feel your child is struggling, retained primitive reflexes may be the hidden barrier.
This simple test helps you spot signs of neuromotor immaturity — and it’s easy to try at home.
Overflow with gait is a neurological soft sign often seen in children with ADHD or learning difficulties.
We need to integrate the primitive reflexes so that we can develop better Attention, Balance, and Coordination — the basic skills for everyday life.
These ABCs help us feel grounded, focused, and create space to think before reacting.
Let me help guide you through the reflex integration journey.
🔗 Link in bio to learn more.

31/07/2025

✨ Proud parent moment ✨
From a little boy who once struggled to jump with two feet, to winning the 400m and placing 3rd in the 1km marathon running alongside over 150 children at the school Olympics — what an incredible journey J has been on! 🏃‍♂️💫
It’s been such a joy to support his development through movement and reflex integration.
This kind of transformation is why I do what I do. 💖


29/05/2025

A huge thank you to 32-year-old Demi for sharing her experience. Her commitment throughout the programme was key to the progress she made, and I couldn’t agree more with her advice. Consistency really is everything when it comes to reflex integration.

Our nervous system may be able to carry us through school, but when life throws challenges our way that we can no longer manage, it’s often a sign that the nervous system hasn’t fully matured to cope under pressure. This may show up when we start higher education, begin a career, or step into parenthood.

What we used to call a “nervous breakdown” is now often described more broadly as a mental health issue. But in many cases, what’s really happening is that the nervous system hasn’t been given the developmental foundation it needs to handle stress and complexity.

This is why it’s so important to ensure that our primitive reflexes are fully integrated—even well beyond school age.

23/05/2025

As mentioned in my last post, here are some writing and posture examples showing signs of a retained ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex).

This early reflex should naturally disappear by around 6 months of age, but when retained, it can interfere with a child’s ability to cross the midline, maintain posture, and write smoothly.

Signs may include:
✏️ Drifting away from the margin, being margin shy, or writing that slopes downward
📄 Tilting or twisting the paper
🌀 Twisting posture while writing
✍️ Tight pencil grip or poor pencil control

When the ATNR is still active, writing cannot become automatic. Extra cognitive energy is needed just to manage the motor task, making it difficult to write and compose at the same time.

The presentation of these patterns in your child has a neurological basis—it’s not just preference or personal style.