Autism and ADHD Support for Children, London | Hopeful Neuron

Melillo Method certified practitioners

Autism, ADHD and developmental support for children, in London and online

Your child is not the problem. Let’s get them moving forward.

Tried everything? So did we.
Better sleep, fewer meltdowns, and a child who can move, focus, communicate and thrive. It starts with the nervous system.

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1,000+
families helped
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No
waiting list

Does any of this sound like your house?

What you're seeing every day has a reason, and it's got nothing to do with behaviour or parenting.

The tiniest thing can tip them over. They hold it together all day at school, then completely fall apart at home.
They know what they want to say but it won't come out. Frustration builds fast.
Reading, writing, copying from the board wipes them out in a way other kids don't seem to get.
Getting to sleep is a production every night. They wake in the small hours. The whole house is exhausted.

Children we help

We also support children with anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and tics, PANDAS, and meltdowns and emotional regulation.

Adi and Dana Latter, founders of Hopeful Neuron

We have sat in that waiting room too.

We're Adi and Dana, and we're parents first. We've been exactly where you are. Trying everything. Watching nothing stick. Walking out of appointments with a leaflet and a six month wait, wondering whether we were doing enough.

That's what sent us down this road. We trained in the Melillo Method and learned how the nervous system, posture and movement connect to what you see at home. When you work on the right layer, things shift. We built Hopeful Neuron because we couldn't find that help anywhere else.

Today, Hopeful Neuron is our practice in Mill Hill, north London. We’re both Melillo Method certified practitioners and posturologists, and we help children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory and motor difficulties by looking underneath the behaviour, at primitive reflexes, balance, posture and movement.

  • Dana is a former teacher with a degree in early childhood education and 20 years supporting families of children with special needs.
  • Adi was an Educational Consultant at Barnet Council from 2018 to 2023, building personalised programmes for children and families.

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Certified and trained with

Dr. Robert Melillo, Melillo Method CIES, Collège International d'Etude de la Statique IAFNR, Interdisciplinary Association of Functional Neurosciences and Rehabilitation

Find out why nothing has worked yet.

Most approaches work on the behaviour. But behaviour is the symptom, not the cause. This is the order we work in instead, and why each step matters.

  1. Safety first. The nervous system has to come out of survival mode.

    A child stuck in fight or flight can't listen, can't learn, can't settle. Most approaches skip this step entirely.

  2. Integrate the primitive reflexes that never switched off.

    Primitive reflexes that should switch off in infancy quietly get in the way of everything when they don't.

  3. Build balance, coordination and posture.

    This is the bridge between body and brain. Balance, coordination and posture work connects movement, timing, attention and learning.

  4. Now focus, communication and independence can actually land.

    Not because they tried harder, but because the brain now has the foundation to get there.

This is how we use the Melillo Method in practice.

Two ways to get started.

Not sure which is right? The free call will tell you, honestly.

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Clarity and Progress Day

One day with us in clinic in Mill Hill. We see your child hands on, find out what’s really going on underneath, and you go home with a clear plan.

For families who want answers before committing to more.

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Intensive programme

Five days with Adi and Dana in Mill Hill, with you in the room learning alongside your child. You go home with a clear plan and three months of support to keep it going.

For families whose weekly therapy has stalled. A three day mini intensive, with the same plan and support, is also available.

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Not in London? See our online programme, or start with a remote look at your child, plus a plan.

During your free 15 minute call, you'll discover:

  • Why your child may still be struggling despite therapy, strategies and appointments
  • Which part of the nervous system we think is involved in what you're seeing at home
  • Whether our programme is the right fit for your child, or if we think something else would serve you better
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What parents say about Hopeful Neuron

4.6 Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google
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"Dana and Adi are a great team, incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. They always found a way to help our son and gave us the strength to do the same at home."

Faranak Barabhuiya
London

"After an intensive week with Dana and Adi, we saw improvement in our son's behaviour. He is calmer now, his focus has improved and his sleep has improved."

Niko & Sanja Apostoloski
London · Son aged 4, autism

"Very caring and truly have your best interests at heart. Check ins from Dana help keep you focused on working at home. Highly recommend."

Holly C.
UK

Things parents always ask us.

What is Hopeful Neuron?
Hopeful Neuron is a child development practice in Mill Hill, north London, run by Adi and Dana Latter, Melillo Method certified practitioners and posturologists. We help children from 18 months to 18 years with autism, ADHD, speech delays, dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory and motor difficulties, anxiety, OCD, tics and PANDAS, in our clinic and online. More about us.
How quickly will we see changes?
Every child is different. Many parents notice something within four to eight weeks, usually sleep first, then the size of reactions, then focus. We’ll be honest on the call about what to expect for your child.
Does my child need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. A lot of the families we work with are still on waiting lists or haven't pursued a formal diagnosis. If you're seeing things that worry you, that's enough.
Do you diagnose autism or ADHD?
No, we’re not a diagnostic service. If you need a diagnosis, your GP or a specialist is the place to start. We help with what you’re seeing day to day, and we’re happy to work alongside whoever else is supporting your child.
What if it's too late? My child is older.
We work with children from 18 months to 18 years. The nervous system stays plastic at any age. Older children sometimes move faster because they can engage with the exercises more directly. It's not too late.
How is this different from occupational therapy or speech therapy?
No, and we’d never ask you to stop. OT and speech therapy teach skills. We work on the body and brain those skills sit on, things like reflexes, balance and coordination. Lots of our families do both.
What is the Melillo Method?
It’s an approach developed by Dr Robert Melillo. It uses movement, sensory and cognitive activities to help different areas of the brain work together better. We’re both certified in it. Read about the Melillo Method in the UK.
Is there research behind this approach?
Honestly, it’s still early. Research on primitive reflexes and movement programmes is growing, but there aren’t many studies yet and most are small. So we track every child’s progress, and you’ll see for yourself what’s changing. See the science behind what we do.
We're on an NHS waiting list. Can we work with you while we wait?
Yes, and please keep your place on the list. Lots of families start with us while they wait.
We are not in London. Can we still get support?
Yes, completely. Families in the US, Australia, Israel and across Europe work with us online with the same level of support.

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