Learning Discoveries Psychological Services
ABN 30 221 765 539
A multi-disciplinary centre where mind and body meet for optimal function and wellbeing.
Health Fund and Medicare Rebates are available

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Learning Discoveries Psychological Services (LDPS) was established by Rosemary Boon, psychologist, in 1991 to provide alternative and complementary interventions to medication for the amelioration of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and associated comorbid (coexisting) disorders, and remedial teaching to children, adolescents and adults with learning difficulties.

To this end, Rosemary continues to travel and study extensively gathering information and gaining qualifications in techniques and interventions from around the globe to provide the most comprehensive assessment and remedial system for those with learning difficulties in Australia today. She has an international reputation as an educational psychologist, teacher and trainer.

Rosemary is a past-president of the Australia Pacific Rim Chapter of The International Society of Neuronal Regulation (A chapter of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research), an organisation of professionals committed to continuing education and excellence in the field of neurofeedback. She is also an associate member of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.

The teaching methods and programmes used are based on the latest research from cognitive psychology and brain studies, blended in a unique way to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. In recognition of the gut-brain connection in developmental, learning and emotional disorders, Rosemary has recently qualified as a nutritionist.

The Pyramid of Development, Learning & Wellbeing is the basis for all interventions aimed at improving brain function. Since "the brain is the hardware of the soul", it needs care and feeding for optimum function and self-regulation.

LDPS offers multi-disciplinary, "state of the art", non-invasive, drug -free strategies for children and adults with learning, behavioural and emotional disorders within a nurturing, integrative, biomedical framework encompassing learning, healing and personal growth, thus empowering those with these difficulties to lead fulfilling lives.

All the practitioners at LDPS are qualified, experienced and dedicated to delivering services that enhance quality of life and empower individuals with disabilities to become their own best advocates.

About Other Practitioners at Learning Discoveries

Deniz Coruhlu has worked at Learning Discoveries for the last 3 years, working in the fields of psychology and neurofeedback and gained her Diploma in Psychology at the University of Western Sydney.

Peter Boon is a registered Remedial Massage Therapist who also offers SCENAR Therapy for the management of cronic pain. Some Heath Fund rebates are available. Please contact the clinic for more information or visit PETER BOON.

In reference to the links of pages which follow, please understand that as each individual is just that - unique in terms of their genetics, biochemistry and metabolism, there can be no 'magic bullet' or panacea - and often, several disorders may coexist. As such, programmes are devised on an individual basis. Information was accurate at the time of publishing and will be updated as new discoveries come to light and, as time allows…..

Problems we can assist with include:-

bulletAttention Deficit Disorder
bulletAsperger's Syndrome
bulletAutistic Spectrum Disorders
bulletAnxiety / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
bulletBed Wetting
bulletBrain Injury
bulletAuditory Processing Disorder (APD) (Previously known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
bulletChronic Fatigue Syndrome
bulletChronic Pain
bulletDyslexia
bulletDepression / Frequent mood swings
bulletDyspraxia (Developmental Disorder of Coordination)
bulletEating Disorders
bulletEpilepsy
bulletFibromyalgia
bulletLearning Disabilities
bulletNeurodevelopmental Delay (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
bulletObsessive Compulsive Disorder
bulletPervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs)
bulletReading & Spelling problems
bulletSensory Integration
bulletSleeping Disorders
bulletSlow speed of processing information
bulletVisual & auditory sequential processing deficits
bulletWeak listening/reading comprehension
bulletWeak oral and written expression
bulletDifficulties with maths calculations/reasoning
bulletMessy handwriting/avoidance of written tasks
bulletShort term memory deficits/poor rote memory
bulletPoor at following directions/instructions
bulletWeak sense of time - (immediate & historical)
bulletPoor at judging size and distance
bulletWeak sense of direction
bulletConfusion between right & left
bulletHypersensitivity to sound/light/touch

There are no magic cures for ADD. However, it can be managed.
Medication alone is inadequate to treat all the comorbidities (accompanying deficits) of the disorder. The "treatment" of ADD is 90% education. For each person directly affected by ADD there are many more: family, friends and peers; employers and citizens- who all suffer emotionally and financially because of the condition.

Services offered comprise a wholistic approach in the amelioration of the difficulties presented, whereby all factors and function of the human system are assessed and treated as a whole, so that the system can in turn become balanced and whole.

These factors include diet, and life style -with particular emphasis on vitamin and mineral uptake, physical and emotional trauma, including genetic, structural, metabolic and neuropsychological factors; functional factors such as vestibular, ocular motor function, auditory and visual processing, motor co-ordination, balance, integration of primitive reflexes and developmental and academic skills.

The aim and problems we can help with:-

Diagrammatic of our objective and who we can help.............

 The Learning Pyramid is the model used. It has been found that much time, effort and energy is wasted when the basic order of the model is not followed.
Click on the link to see
how we proceed in assessing the required model of intervention to suit your particular requirements

Our services are very comprehensive, with the following in house services being offered.

These are elaborated on in the information sheets accessed by clicking on the underscored text

Referrals either before, in conjunction, or after the above interventions may be necessary depending upon presenting difficulties and may include such specialists as:-

 Behavioural Optometrists

 Doctors / Paediatricians

 Psychiatrists

 Osteopaths

 Acupuncturists

 Naturopaths

 Homeopaths

Assessments are by appointment only, please contact:-

Rosemary Boon

Telephone: Sydney +61 2 9637 9998
Facsimile: Sydney +61 2 9637 8799

PLEASE NOTE:
The information contained in this website is intended for educational purposes only and was current at the time of publishing. It is not intended as a substitute for diagnosis and/or assessment. Information will be updated as and when time allows……….

Each person is an individual, and has a unique biochemistry and history.
Therefore, diagnosis or recommendations for dietary or other interventions cannot be undertaken over the internet.

A thorough assessment needs to be conducted.

Appointments for assessments can be made by contacting the clinic on:

(02) 9637 9998

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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine,
but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame,
in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease"
- Thomas Edison

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