Developing Brains

Darren has a keen interest in brain development and the factors that influence this. He is the Director of Academic Affairs for the Royal College of Chiropractors, Paediatric and Pregnancy Faculty and teaches Developmental Neurology throughout Europe. Darren regularly sees’ children at the Newland centre and other health care professionals and piers refer their patients to Darren for assessment.

Developing Brains is different from chiropractic treatment, the appointment times, assessment, interventions and pricing are different and the programs involved are used by various health care professionals. There has been research conducted into its components but not into the whole, so it is important to understand we do not make any claims about benefits; there are no guarantees and this does not fit into the Advertising Standards Agencies description of chiropractic. Shown below is what happens during an appointment, what is assessed and why.

Darren has a working relationship with an occupational therapist, audiologist, optometrist, specialist dyslexia teacher, speech and language therapist, psychotherapists and nutritionist whom he can refer to, co-manage with, or discuss with (providing consent has been given) whichever best support’s the child’s needs.

When appropriate, a referral may be made to the child’s GP, paediatrician, or the child and adolescent mental health services CAMHS.

Many of the children Darren works with are also under the care of a paediatrician, educational psychologist, GP etc and some are on medication. Darren is always happy to communicate and collaborate with them.

About Darren

Testing and Assessments

What to Expect