Developmental Delays Case Studies

The names of all the children in our case studies have been changed for confidentiality.

Case Study: Ross

Ross (not his real name) is diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and was referred to address toileting and speech problems. He had previously attended speech therapy for 2 years. He presented with a range of sensory integration problems including tactile and auditory defensiveness and movement seeking behaviour. These issues meant that he avoided specific touch,...

Case Study: Ally

Ally (not her real name) was initially seen when she was 2 and a half years old. Her parents requested an assessment as they were absolutely at their wits end. They knew that inside their daughter lived a beautiful child but had rare glimpses of that child. Ally’s typical day was spent screaming. Screaming at people looking her, screaming when she moved, screaming when...