Summer Edition 2017

ADVERTORIAL
BrainTRAINING
Learning and behavioural problems needn’t be a life sentence.
Psychologist Sarah Warley of The Key Clinic explains how
drug-free treatment can unlock your child’s potential
When Bertie came to The Key Clinic last year,
he was seven years old and in a world
of his own. He made very little
eye contact and had limited
social skills. He struggled
to read, had very messy
writing and couldn’t ride
a bike. He was extremely
picky about food and had
regular tantrums.
The children who come
to our clinic may have been
labelled dyslexic, dyspraxic,
ADD, Asperger’s, slow
processing, or their parents may simply have
a hunch that they are not performing as well as
they could be.
These children are often smart and capable, but
cannot access or express that intelligence because
something is quite literally ‘blocking’ their way.
They feel different from their classmates, talk
of being ‘stupid’ and lack confidence. Parents do
“BERTIE IS NOW A COMPLETELY
DIFFERENT BOY. HE HAS SELF-BELIEF
AND IS DOING BRILLIANTLY AT
SCHOOL. HE CAN RIDE A BIKE AT LAST,
HAS MADE IT INTO THE ‘A’ CRICKET
TEAM AND HAS LOST HIS DIAGNOSIS.”
Annabel, mother
their best to help them,
investing large sums in their
education. However, few
realise that their child may not be
developmentally ready to process
a formal education.
While labels like dyslexia describe
a cluster of symptoms, little is done to try
to understand why the symptom is there
in the first place. Our aim at The Key Clinic
is to explore the different causes of these
symptoms and treat the underlying problem.
We use a multi-disciplinary, integrated
approach to find the right ‘key’ to unlock
each child’s potential. We use four main keys:
neurodevelopmental, auditory, nutritional and
cranial osteopathic.
Each key is based on our ever-increasing
understanding of neuroplasticity, which sees the
brain not as static and unchangeable, but as a
dynamic, flexible organ, capable of rewiring itself,
building new connections and evolving every
minute of every day. This means that problems, like
Bertie’s, which once were deemed ‘for life’, can be
overcome, provided the right stimulation is given
to the brain.
Bertie started with a series of simple, daily
neurodevelopmental exercises and individually
tailored vitamin shots which could be hidden
in his drinks. Within six weeks he was showing
improvement. By the end of the programme, he
was flying.
To contact The Key Clinic for an assessment, call 01635 761565 Monday to Friday, email admin@thekeyclinic.co.uk
or visit www.thekeyclinic.co.uk and fill in the Screening Questionnaire
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