Tummy Time and the Moro Reflex: Helping Your Baby Grow Strong
This blog is about babies. It explains what the Moro reflex is and how tummy time can support your baby’s development in the first months of life.
Early Intervention
Child Development and Family Support
Our mission is to provide comprehensive, evidence-informed support that nurtures each child's physical, cognitive, communication, social, and emotional development through playful, relationship-based and child-centred approaches. We work in partnership with families to promote early learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
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Early Intervention
We believe in the power of early intervention and the incredible potential within every child.With the right tools and strategies, every milestone becomes achievable.
Autism & ADHD Assessment
We collaborate with our certified partner, AUTISM & ADHD CIRCLE, to provide these assessments at our premises and refer families for further diagnostic procedures as needed.
School or Preschool Visit
NeuroNest offers visits to schools or preschools to observe children in their everyday learning environments. This approach helps gather valuable insights into how a child interacts with peers and educators.
Developmental Assessment
NeuroNest offers a detailed developmental assessment covering cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language skills. Based on the findings, we design a personalised support plan using evidence-based strategies.
About Us
Established in 2024, NeuroNest is a specialised practice dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of children from birth to 12 years of age. Our mission is to provide comprehensive evidence-based support that promotes physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing and child-centred environment.
Led by Kristina Rautek Potocnik, a highly experienced Child Development Specialist and Early Years Intervention Specialist with over 20 years of expertise, NeuroNest combines traditional approaches with the latest innovations in child development. Kristina’s extensive background ensures that every child receives tailored guidance to help them reach their full potential.
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Waterford
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Childhood Assessments and Interventions
At Neuronest, we offer a comprehensive range of standardized assessments designed to monitor and foster child development, as well as facilitate the early detection of potential challenges
Developmental Assessment and Intervention Plan
By evaluating motor, cognitive, socio-emotional, and communication skills, these assessments enable us to identify early indicators of developmental issues, ensuring timely intervention and support.
Standardised Assessments
At Neuronest, we offer a comprehensive range of standardized assessments designed to monitor and foster child development, as well as facilitate the early detection of potential challenges.
Integrated Intervention Session
Integrated intervention sessions of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, meticulously tailored to each child’s unique abilities, interests, and developmental needs.
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The strength of early years intervention lies in creating an environment where a child feels safe to explore, try, and learn without the fear of failure.
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Positive
"What to say about NeuroNest. 5 stars is not enough for professionalism. 4 vists positive results that you can see. Kristina has a wonderful approach to kids and parents. Highly recommended from me and my son."
Sara Spolador
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Highly Recommended
"Very nice place, everyone very friendly, can't recommend enough."
Conor Kavanagh
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Professional
"Lovely, calm, helpful and professional lady. Her services are so needed! Highly recommended."
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Latest Blog Posts
Moro Reflex: Why Your Child Might Be Sensitive to Light and Sound
This article explains what the Moro reflex is and how it can cause your child to be very sensitive to light and sound. It also gives tips on how to test your child for this reflex and how to help them with simple exercises.
Why Young Children Don’t Feel Fear
Why don’t small children feel afraid of danger? This blog explains how the brain works, why fear comes later, and how we can help children learn what is safe or unsafe.
Our Location
Located at Oak Villa, Military Road, Waterford, NeuroNest is dedicated to providing high-quality early intervention services, focusing on sensory processing support, motor skills development, and overall child development.
Oak Villa
Military Road
Waterford
X91 KW2V
You are not alone in your journey. Together, we can conquer anything
Timely intervention in early childhood can significantly mitigate or even prevent the continuation of major developmental and functional challenges in children.
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