We used Hemisphere for occupational therapy. Slow journey, hard to pinpoint exactly what helped. Example, he use to hold knife and fork other way round. It often looked a bit awkward. This stopped at the end of occupational therapy and is now held as a right handed person would hold there cutlery. Things are a little easier but you need to keep using any new neural pathways.
I got use to scientific white papers as this was a good reliable guide and I would encourage you to use free available papers. I would also be cautious of supplementing without bloods. How does any professional know what dosage to give without data? I read lots around copper/zinc difference with adhd but understanding where on the scale would be crucial for me.
Key clinic did have a challenge a while ago but was ok last time we used it earlier this year.
We came to a decision on would this be worth DS going through, thinking from a wellness and mental health lens. it’s a lot for them to go through and is by no means easy. It’s is difficult to influence teenagers and you would need commitment from your child if you choose the occupational therapy route. It depends on severity, perhaps nutritional supplementation is sufficient enough? It is also expensive none of which is available on the nhs.
I’ve always asked for feedback and asked today looking back on your journey, how do you feel in yourself. “Happier, less tired, I can concentrate at school. The only regret is I’ve lost my extra time for exams”.
There were moments of throwing in the towel, it’s tough, I’m pleased we kept going.
The lesson for us is to understand how these deficiencies occurred and to prevent going forward without supplements. We are not there yet but progressing well in encouraging the gut to absorb nutrients more efficiently. The gut brain has a lot to answer for, improving things in that area leads to a better brain for any individual.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.