ADHD support for children in London and online
It starts with the nervous system, not just the behaviour.
You’ve tried the sticker charts. We look at the nervous system underneath the fidgeting and impulsivity, alongside what’s already in place, including medication.
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A message from Adi and Dana, parents and Melillo Method practitioners
The short version
- We support children with ADHD by looking at the nervous system underneath focus, impulsivity and big reactions, through balance, movement and primitive reflex work.
- It sits alongside everything else your child has, including medication, school support and therapy. We never advise on medication. That decision stays with your doctor.
- Research on our approach for ADHD is limited, so we can’t promise particular results. You don’t need a diagnosis to start.
Does any of this sound like your house?
Most families who come to us for ADHD support have already been trying for a long time. What you’re seeing has a reason, and it isn’t about parenting or a lack of effort on your child’s part.
Why the usual approaches haven’t fully worked.
Most ADHD support focuses on managing behaviour, and that matters. We’d never suggest you stop it. We also look underneath, because we think focus, impulsivity and big reactions can be linked to how the nervous system regulates itself. This is the order we work in.
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Brainstem
Safety first. Help the nervous system out of survival mode.
A child stuck in fight, flight or shutdown finds it much harder to sit still and focus. We think it’s a step that often gets missed.
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Cranial nerves and reflex pathways
Help early reflexes finish switching off.
In the model we work with, primitive reflexes that haven’t switched off can add to fidgeting, poor impulse control and difficulty concentrating. Read our guide to primitive reflexes.
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Cerebellum
Build balance and coordination, the bridge between body and brain.
We work on balance and coordination because we think they support attention, impulse control and emotional regulation.
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Cortex
Give focus, follow through and patience a steadier base.
With the foundations underneath stronger, focus, follow through and patience have somewhere to grow from.
We’ve been where you are. Now we know what to look for.
Our older son didn’t speak until he was five, and that’s where this started. Today he’s fully verbal, has finished his GCSEs, has friends and is independent. We’ve spent over 20 years in developmental therapies since, and we’ve both been Melillo Method certified since 2022.
We know the waiting lists, the reward charts and the strategies that don’t quite work. This is how we work with your family:
- Built around your child. No two children get the same plan.
- You’re in the room. We coach you through the home exercises, so progress keeps going after the sessions end.
- In clinic or online. A week in our Mill Hill clinic, or the same structure from home, wherever you live.
In their own words.
“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.”
“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.”
“Very caring and truly have your best interests at heart. Check ins from Dana help keep you focused on working at home. Highly recommend.”
Things parents ask us about ADHD support.
Can nervous system work help a child with ADHD?
Is there research showing this works for ADHD?
Is this instead of medication?
Does my child need a diagnosis to work with you?
Should we see our GP first?
What are primitive reflexes and why might they matter for ADHD?
What if my child is older?
We are not in London. Can we still get support?
How much does it cost?
How quickly will we see changes?
This page is general information for parents. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace advice from your GP, paediatrician or another qualified professional. We never advise on medication.
Want to understand what’s going on?
Primitive reflexes explained
What they are, and what the research does and doesn’t show.
The Melillo Method in the UK
What it is, and how to find a practitioner.
Sensory processing support
When sensory differences sit alongside ADHD.
SEN support
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and general learning difficulties.
Clarity Day
One day in clinic in Mill Hill, with clear answers and a plan.
The science behind it all
The neuroscience, in plain English.
Book a free 15 minute call with Adi & Dana.
In fifteen minutes, we’ll talk through why your child may still be struggling, which part of the nervous system may be involved, and whether we’re the right fit, or if something else would serve your child better.
