NACD – National Association of Child Development
The NACD Neurodevelopmental Approach utilizes a neurologically-based, targeted, eclectic treatment methodology. This involves perceiving the individual and his function as in integrated whole, more than a summation of his or her parts. The relationship between neurological and physiological function is synergistic. A comprehensive treatment approach must address both factors as part of the process. Global areas of concern are identified, followed by an evaluation to determine the underlying neurological/developmental causes or inefficiencies producing the functional problem(s). Intervention is based upon both the acceleration of normal neurological development, and the remediation of abnormal developmental patterns. The basic structure of the intervention is dictated by an appreciation of neural plasticity and the need for organized specific input, which is provided with the necessary frequency, intensity and duration. Understanding that the more specific the input the more targeted and effective the intervention, an effort is made to incorporate as many valid treatment techniques as possible, providing a truly eclectic model. Treatment techniques are created, identified, developed, modified and replaced in an effort to identify the best techniques to be utilized with an individual.
"Ada has been able to achieve so much under the careful guidance of our NACD evaluator. . .Read More"
-Charmian Klem
We are so grateful for NACD and our involvement with them from the very beginning of Patrick’s life. . . I credit our involvement with NACD which provided interventions that kept us from needing the additional surgeries that are so common for children with spina bifida. Read More
-Kara Murphy
We have been doing NACD for a little over 2 years and she has skyrocketed in every area, in some cases as much as 7 years of progress in just 2 years!!! As a result, her personality, sense of humor and interests have blossomed. She is a different person. I can’t recommend NACD enough. If I had to recommend just one thing, it would be NACD hands down! Read More
-Tina Sparks