Can anybody explain to me what neuropsychology is?

teabag29

Ok so some of you have probablly read my posts about the problems i'm having with my dd. Yesterday things got worse. She was held by 2 girls at school while a boy punched her in the tummy and banged her head into a metal pole. Not only did school not ring me when she ran to get help but they sent her to her next lesson where the same thugs were on there way to and they attacked her again.

(For those of you who arent aware my dd was physically abused as a child by her father quite seriously, she has sever behaviour problems, learning difficulties and emotional problems, she also has many other symptoms which indicate she could have a disorder of some sort, im awaiting a paediatrician appt and various other professionals have been/ are involved thanks to my persistence).

My dd is now at the stage she is thinking about harming herself so it will all be over for her. She is extrememly vulnerable but when at school puts on a front that can make her come across as cocky and confident (this is how the teachers see her) , she is far from it, this is her protectove defence mechanism to keep herself together, at home she will sob herself to sleep and is finding it very difficult to hold it all together. The ep report has identified she is functioning both learning wise and emotonally at age 7 (she is 13 in 2 weeks) but school refuse to put in anymore help than 1 hour literacy a day.

Anyway to cut a long story short I have been to school about this latest incident and as told the boy will be put in isolation as a punishment. Not good enough!!! I rang my pp worker who is helping me gather evidence for a statement and then the psychologist who has just started working with my dd, we went through everything and she agrees that the school are letting dd down and her levels are very worrying. Then we talked about dd and she asked me if she'd ever been referred for neuropsychology as she is presenting alot of symptoms to warrant it -she hasnt been referred for it before so the psychologist is going to speak to her manager about this. The thing is I havent a clue what it even is and was in such a mess i didnt ask.

My son was shaken as a baby by his wa**er of a father and i was concerned he'd done this to my dd too. She was to be scanned to check for this but she wouldnt go under the anaesthetic and they gave her the maximum they were allowed to give without posing her at risk (shes always had problems sleeping too) so she never got scanned. Is this neuropsychology something to do with this, is it because she may well have been shaken by him and its caused some minor brain injury which is why she is so behind or is neuropsychology something different? Could anyone explain to me what it is and what it involves?

teabag29

omg so sorry...posted on wrong forum. How do i move it? arghhh

teabag29

Ok so some of you have probablly read my posts about the problems i'm having with my dd. Yesterday things got worse. She was held by 2 girls at school while a boy punched her in the tummy and banged her head into a metal pole. Not only did school not ring me when she ran to get help but they sent her to her next lesson where the same thugs were on there way to and they attacked her again.

(For those of you who arent aware my dd was physically abused as a child by her father quite seriously, she has sever behaviour problems, learning difficulties and emotional problems, she also has many other symptoms which indicate she could have a disorder of some sort, im awaiting a paediatrician appt and various other professionals have been/ are involved thanks to my persistence).

My dd is now at the stage she is thinking about harming herself so it will all be over for her. She is extrememly vulnerable but when at school puts on a front that can make her come across as cocky and confident (this is how the teachers see her) , she is far from it, this is her protectove defence mechanism to keep herself together, at home she will sob herself to sleep and is finding it very difficult to hold it all together. The ep report has identified she is functioning both learning wise and emotonally at age 7 (she is 13 in 2 weeks) but school refuse to put in anymore help than 1 hour literacy a day.

Anyway to cut a long story short I have been to school about this latest incident and as told the boy will be put in isolation as a punishment. Not good enough!!! I rang my pp worker who is helping me gather evidence for a statement and then the psychologist who has just started working with my dd, we went through everything and she agrees that the school are letting dd down and her levels are very worrying. Then we talked about dd and she asked me if she'd ever been referred for neuropsychology as she is presenting alot of symptoms to warrant it -she hasnt been referred for it before so the psychologist is going to speak to her manager about this. The thing is I havent a clue what it even is and was in such a mess i didnt ask.

My son was shaken as a baby by his wa**er of a father and i was concerned he'd done this to my dd too. She was to be scanned to check for this but she wouldnt go under the anaesthetic and they gave her the maximum they were allowed to give without posing her at risk (shes always had problems sleeping too) so she never got scanned. Is this neuropsychology something to do with this, is it because she may well have been shaken by him and its caused some minor brain injury which is why she is so behind or is neuropsychology something different? Could anyone explain to me what it is and what it involves?

BVG77

Good luck.

noodles86

Sorry I don't know but that is so awful. Can she move schools at all as they certainly don't seem to be helping?

Elle7

Neuropsychology is about thought processes and behaviours - a neuropsychologist will test your daughters intelligence, memory and language skills in a variety of ways, and what is deemed to be her 'peak' performance.

It usually isn't anything to do with being shaken, as far as I know so if you are concerned about that it'll be something to discuss with your doctor. If they can't scan her but aren't arranging anything else, it's likely that they aren't concerned about this - at 13 you would expect effects from this to be apparant.

Have you had a meeting with the school about how they deal with your daughter? Ask for a SENCO to be present, and discuss your daughters needs. Make it very clear how unhappy you are, and how exactly they need to deal with her...the school sound shocking, to be honest.

I'd also take her to the doctors and explain what has happened, and how she is feeling. The doctor may well recommend some therapy, as well as home schooling until you can move her.

gazwood

Sorry about your problems, best to report post as spam bottom right and get it deleted then repost - good luck.

fuzzypicklehead

I'm sure a mod will be along to help you move it shortly, but in the meantime I thought I'd give you a brief answer for your question.

Neuropsychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on brain and how it functions as an organ. It can certainly relate to brain injuries, such as those that would be acquired by a shaken baby. It also looks at chemical imbalances in the brain that can cause depression or other mental health issues.

Hope your daughter gets the help she needs soon.

bargainhuntergill

Do you mean neuropsychology or neuropsychosis? the first is all about the retraining of the brain and how the brain works and develops and whats impacts have been made on it. My OH works in this area and has info in work regards the latter. Hes just said ask to see the schools behaviour policy and if how they are dealing with your daughter is not adhering to the policy then take it to your MP.

Sorry not more helpful not my expertise but was OH

TeaCake

Go to the police, that was far beyond bullying, its GBH!

supersally01

I agree, it's a matter for the Police. That school should be ashamed. I hope you get the help you need. Good luck.