Professionals
Neuropsychology
The neuropsychologist specializes in the study of the relationship between brain and cognition-behaviour.
In NeuroPed, the neuropsychologists evaluate and provide conclusions on the state of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social behaviour of the child. The professionals use various assessment tools to assess children from the first year of life.
An individualised intervention plan is designed to stimulate, rehabilitate and/or compensate those functions in which alterations or difficulties appear. The therapies can be carried out face-to-face, online, at home or at school.
- Attention deficit disorder
- Learning disorder
- Difficulties in academic organization and planning
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Acquired childhood brain injury
- Infant brain injury acquired
- Intellectual disability
- Giftedness/High abilities
- Executive functioning impairment
- Epilepsy
- Early care
- Global developmental delay.
Clinical and forensic psychology
The clinical or forensic psychologist diagnoses and assesses the child's emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. They develop an individualized intervention plan, addressing issues such as adaptation to disability, affective and sexual education, family intervention, and the preparation of reports. They also intervene in cases of abuse, neglect, separation or divorce, bullying, and other related situations.
- Evaluation and diagnosis of disturbances and emotional and or behavioural difficulties
- Specialized work with children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
- Intervention with families through family therapy sessions, parenting guidelines, and school-based parent programs.
- Preparation of reports and intervention in cases of abuse, neglect, separation or divorce, bullying, and other related situations.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Enhancement of competencies
- Trauma
- Fears and phobias
- Low self-esteem
- Behavior problems
- Increase skills
- Eating dissorders
- Situation of separation or divorce
- Family conflicts
- Management of stressful situations
- Etc.
Physiotherapy
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal defects and neuro-motor of the infant, child and adolescent, acting, therefore, in all stages of development. In NeuroPed , in addition, our pediatric physical therapists are experts in neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological damage in children.
Within the functions of the pediatric physiotherapist include the assessment, physiotherapeutic diagnosis, and treatment. That is to say, the physical therapist detects those alterations in musculoskeletal and neuro-motor that are limiting the functionality of the child or his or her state of health, and will make a treatment plan according to the needs of the child and their family.
NeuroPed bet for a treatment based on the evidence, so we used those therapeutic tools that are supported in the current theories of control and motor learning as gait training, induction therapy, movement restriction of the sound side, the game and the therapeutic exercise facilities or intensive treatments.
- Brain damage such as cerebral palsy (PCI) or acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Diseases or syndromes that present with hypotonia as Down Syndrome.
- Neuromuscular diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Epilepsy.
- Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy (OBPP).
- Delayed motor development.
- Deformities, including cranial and congenital torticollis.
- Pediatric orthopedic conditions, such as arthogryposis.
Speech therapy
The speech therapist is the one in charge of the prevention, detection, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, alterations of the oral language (comprehension and expression), gestural, and written (reading, reading comprehension, and writing) of the functions orofacial (breathing, speech, phonation, sucking, swallowing and chewing), speech and hearing.
In NeuroPed we recognize the importance of detecting any deficit or disorder that can arise inthe stage of early childhood, especially in children between 0 and 6 years old, and in the adolescent stage, through testing and standarized test, in order to carry out a rehabilitation of the child in all areas of language development and communication. We work in a coordinated manner with families, who recieve attention, guidance and guidelines during the interventions process, as well as an interdisciplinary coordination with others in house, external profesionals and the school.
- Difficulties in Communication.
- Language delay.
- Dislalias and disglosias.
- Alterations of the Motor Orrofacial (Myofunctional Therapy)
- Alterations in the orofacial motor function.
- Dysfunctions of the functions of the oral system.
- Atypical Swallowing.
- Dysphagia
- Specific Language impairment.
- Disorders of speech fluency (disfemia)
- Disorders of the voice.
- Specific learning disorders (difficulties in reading and written expression).
- Myofunctional therapy
- Swallowing Therapy
- Vocal therapy
- Establishing proper breathing patterns
- Treatment of speech motor process
- Articulation therapy
- Rehabilitation of expressive and receptive language, both oral and written.
- Augmentative and alternative communication
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy in paediatrics is based on a holistic approach using core rehabilitation methodologies, focused on prevention, functional diagnosis, treatment, and research. It aims to discover and maximize the child’s full potential, especially when facing difficulties during various stages of development, by promoting independence and enhancing performance.
Functions of an occupational therapist:
- Assessment and diagnosis of motor limitations.
- Planning of an individualized and early intervention program.
- Coordination of the clinical process.
- Neurological and neuromuscular disorders
- Difficulties in learning handwriting
- Eating disorders
- limitations or difficulties in performing daily living activities independently
- Sensory processing disorders
- Upper limb pathologies treated through constraint-induced and bimanual therapy
- Environmental challenges addressed through adaptations to improve functionality
- Compensation for limitations using assistive devices, splints, or positioning aids.
Rehabilitation doctor
The rehabilitation doctor is a specialist in neurological disorders. The neuro-rehabilitation physician provides a comprehensive health perspective of the patient and monitors the child's progress throughout all stages of development at NeuroPed. Their role focuses on determining the type and intensity of treatments across various disciplines, always considering the family's goals at each stage of the child's life. Specialist in neurological disorders, monitors the child’s progress throughout all stages of development at NeuroPed, determines the type and intensity of treatments across disciplines, taking into account the family’s objectives at each stage of the child’s life.
- Expert in neurological disorders.
- Tracks the child's progress in all its stages of growth in NeuroPed.
- Defines the type and intensity of the treatments of each discipline, considering the objectives of the family at each stage of a child's life.
- Assessment and diagnosis of functional motor limitations.
- Planning of specific and early treatment programs.
- Coordination of the clinical process.
- Ensuring the quality and appropriateness of treatments.
- Coordination of the therapy team.
- Ongoing follow-up monitoring.
- Medical pharmacological and prosthetic guidance.
- Initial case evaluation and scheduling of future follow-up visits.
Child Psychiatrist
The psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialized in mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders in children and adolescents. Their responsibilities include assessment and diagnosis, recommending appropriate treatment, prescribing medication when necessary, and coordinating the child's or adolescent’s treatment with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Common conditions include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, bullying, and psychiatric comorbidities associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Assessment and diagnosis of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders in children and adolescents.
- Recommendation of treatment and prescription of medication, when necessary.
- Coordination of the child/adolescent’s treatment with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit disorder with or without Hyperactivity
- Anxiety / Depression
- Bullying
- Disorders of psychiatric comorbidity in neurodevelopmental disorders
- The intensity of the visits with the doctor are fixed by him in each of the visits
