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Neurodevelopmental Brain Mapping

 

Trauma changes development. The NMT Brain Map helps us understand how — and what the nervous system actually needs to heal and grow. This isn’t a checklist, and it’s not a behavior plan. It’s a structured, neuroscience-informed analysis of developmental experiences, stress exposure, and current functioning.

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The result? A clear, practical roadmap grounded in brain science, not guesswork or generic strategies.

Who this supports

  • Children and teens with trauma histories

  • Youth with attachment disruptions or early adversity

  • Complex presentations that don’t fit neat diagnostic boxes

  • Students misunderstood as “defiant,” “avoidant,” or “unmotivated”

  • Caregivers, educators, and clinicians looking for direction

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What This Examines

  • Developmental history & timing of stress

  • Attachment and relational experiences

  • Regulation and arousal patterns

  • Sensory and motor development

  • Cognitive and social-emotional capacity

  • Safety, connection, and resilience factors

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What you Receive

  • NMT Brain Map profile

  • Interpretation in plain language

  • Targeted intervention priorities

  • Concrete strategies matched to where the brain needs support (not where someone wishes it did)

  • Recommendations for home, school, and therapeutic settings

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Why NMT

  • Traditional assessments often answer what — NMT helps answer why and what’s next. It organizes complexity, so adults can stop reacting to behavior and start responding to developmental need.

Good to know

  • NMT is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a framework that enhances clinical care, educational planning, and family support.​

  • If you have a child whose history feels complicated and whose needs don’t fit standard boxes, this gives you direction.

  • Next step: Book a consultation to discuss fit and process.

Contact for a Free Consultation

Let's find the right service that will help your family and student have success. 

Dara@PsychEducational.com

916/538-0859

Location: Sacramento, Ca​​

Land Park, directly across from McClatchy High School

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