Neurological conditions change the way the brain, spinal cord, and nerves communicate, which can affect movement, coordination, balance, and independence.
At The Timmermans Method, we specialise in maximising outcomes through high volume practice. We break complex conditions into clear impairments and tackle each one directly so children can achieve stronger, more functional results.
Conditions We Commonly Work With
Brain Injury and Acquired Conditions
Cerebral Palsy - Cerebral palsy affects movement, balance, and muscle control because of early brain injury. Children may have stiff, floppy, or unpredictable movement patterns, and benefit greatly from focused work that helps the brain develop new pathways for better function.
Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) - It occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen around birth. Movement, coordination, and strength can be affected, and intensive work helps activate areas of the brain that support function.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) - These conditions affect communication, emotional flexibility, sensory processing, and sometimes movement. Therapy focuses on organised movement patterns, engagement, and building pathways that support regulation and participation.
Stroke (Paediatric and Adult) - A stroke disrupts blood flow to the brain, affecting movement, strength, speech, or balance. Intensive therapy gives the brain repeated stimulation so it can rebuild pathways for improved function.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - It can happen after an accident or fall. It affects thinking, balance, coordination, and sometimes behaviour. Structured movement work helps rebuild stability and confidence.
Peripheral Neuropathies
Spina Bifida - It affects how the spine forms and can change mobility, strength, and bladder or bowel control. Therapy supports safe movement, balance, and independence at every stage.
Spinal Cord Injury - It disrupts the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the body, which can affect strength, balance, and movement below the level of injury. With high volume practice and targeted work on specific impairments, children can develop safer, more efficient movement patterns and improve independence.
Brachial Plexus Palsy - It happens when the nerves that control the shoulder, arm, and hand are stretched or injured during birth or trauma. Treatment centres on rebuilding strength, range, and coordination in the affected arm through repeated, targeted practice so children can use the limb more effectively in everyday activities.
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - It affects the nerves that control muscles, leading to weakness in movement and posture. Focused therapy helps protect mobility, build functional strength, and support independence.
Dystonia - It causes involuntary muscle contractions that twist or pull the body into unusual positions, making movement feel unpredictable. With high volume practice that targets specific impairments, children can learn steadier, more efficient movement patterns.
Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone) - It makes muscles feel loose or floppy, which can make it harder for children to sit, crawl, stand, or walk. Structured, repeated practice builds strength, stability, and control so they can move with more confidence.
Hypertonia (High Muscle Tone) - It leads to stiff or tight muscles that restrict smooth, coordinated movement. Therapy focuses on reducing resistance, improving alignment, and strengthening the right muscles through concentrated practice.
Muscular Dystrophy (General) - It causes muscles to weaken over time and can affect mobility, posture, and stamina. Therapy helps children maintain strength, protect joint health, and stay as mobile and independent as possible through targeted, consistent movement work.
Progressive Neurological Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - It affects the communication between the brain and body. Children may experience fatigue, weakness, or balance challenges. Therapy focuses on maintaining mobility and helping the nervous system stay as efficient as possible.
Neurodegenerative Disorders - These conditions gradually change how the brain and body function. Regular movement treatment helps maintain abilities for as long as possible.
Our Three-Step Intensive Therapy Approach​
Comprehensive Assessment
We evaluate exactly where your child is right now and identify the specific opportunities where focused work will matter most. We're not just looking at what your child can't do. We're identifying the precise areas where your child's brain is ready to develop new capability. This assessment becomes your foundation.
Concentrated, Purposeful Intervention
We combine various therapeutic elements tailored specifically to your child's condition. We create highly personalised programmes designed around your child's unique structural and developmental needs. Your child's brain gets the intensity it requires to develop new movement pathways and integrate new function.
Family Partnership & Ongoing Support
Real change extends beyond our clinic. Every child requires ongoing support, and we teach you everything we possibly can so you become an expert in your child's movement and function. You learn the principles, the techniques, the strategies that create lasting progress. Between our sessions, your consistent, purposeful work with your child accelerates everything.
Ready to Discover What's Truly Possible?
If your neurological condition has left you or your loved one with less movement and function than you know is possible, it’s time to explore what intensive, focused rehabilitation can create.
We work with families one-on-one, understanding your specific situation, hopes, and needs.
Every journey is different, and every person’s potential is different. What matters is finding an approach that actually gives your nervous system what it requires to change.
Start by contacting us to discuss your situation and explore how our approach might help.