SEN support for children in London and online
It starts with the foundations, not the classroom.
You’ve tried the extra tutoring. We look at the nervous system underneath dyslexia, dyspraxia and learning difficulties, alongside what’s already in place.
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A message from Adi and Dana, parents and Melillo Method practitioners
The short version
- We help children with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties by working on what sits underneath the skill: balance, movement and primitive reflexes.
- It goes alongside school SEN support, any EHCP, tutoring and specialist help. Never instead of them.
- The research here is limited and mixed, so we can’t promise results. We’ll tell you honestly on the call whether we think we can help. You don’t need a diagnosis.
Does any of this sound like your house?
If you’re here, you’ve probably been trying for a long time. What you’re seeing has a reason, and it’s nothing to do with your parenting or how hard your child tries.
Why extra help hasn’t fully clicked yet.
Most SEN support teaches the skill again, and that matters. We’d never tell you to stop it. We just look underneath as well, because we think the struggle can be a sign of something else. Here’s the order we work in.
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Regulation · brainstem
First, your child needs to feel safe.
A child stuck in fight, flight or shutdown finds it really hard to learn anything. It’s a step we think often gets missed.
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Reflexes · reflex pathways
Help the baby reflexes that never quite switched off.
In the model we work with, these can get in the way of reading, handwriting and coordination. Here’s our guide to primitive reflexes.
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Movement · cerebellum
Build balance and coordination.
This is where body and brain start working together, and we think it supports reading fluency, handwriting and processing speed.
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Learning · cortex
Now reading, writing and confidence have something to build on.
Your child isn’t suddenly trying harder. The foundations underneath are just steadier.
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 all 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 then, and we’ve both been Melillo Method certified since 2022.
We know the school meetings, the paperwork and the waiting lists. Here’s how we’ll work with you:
- 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 between sessions.
- In clinic or online. A week in our Mill Hill clinic, or the same approach from home, wherever you live.
What families say about working with us.
“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 SEN support.
Can nervous system work help with dyslexia or dyspraxia?
Is there research showing this works for dyslexia?
How is this different from tutoring or extra help at school?
Does my child need a diagnosis?
Is this instead of an EHCP or school SEN support?
Can you help with our EHCP application?
What should we do first if we’re worried about our child’s learning?
How much does it cost?
This page is general information for parents. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace advice from your GP, your child’s school SENCO or another qualified professional.
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In 15 minutes, we’ll talk through why your child might still be struggling despite all the help, what we think is going on underneath, and honestly whether we’re the right fit.
