What is Intellectual disability?

Present with low muscle tone

Can affect eating and speaking

Can affect the eyes and vision

50% children with learning disability

Can affect hearing and listening

Irritable/meltdowns/ behaviour problems

Intellectual Disability diagnosis process at Geniuslane
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We accept referrals directly from Parents. All children have a Neurodevelopmental assessment by the Paediatrician with expertise in Neurodisability. This sixty-minute assessment confirms further investigation and if the child needs an Intellectual Disability Diagnosis pathway. We follow the NICE guidance and the Paediatrician will review for brain injury, genetic, Sleep difficulties, development, behaviour, Play and daily activities
03
We use all the information to confirm the diagnosis. Associated problems with vision, hearing, Epilepsy, development, learning and behaviour is evaluated.
02
Parents, Carer as well and the school are provided with a digital platform with Intellectual disability assessment information.
Further investigation such as an MRI brain, Genetics or EEG can be arranged.
This is part of the final diagnosis algorithm.
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We provide a comprehensive report with information from Step 1,2,3. If the diagnosis is confirmed the parents get instant access to our unique Parents understanding course which empowers them with unique strategies.
They can enrol for our Early intervention program and BEST assessment.
