About
Meet the Psychologist
Dr. Caroline Bryant, a highly specialist paediatric clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience of working with children and young people.
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Dr Bryant has training in neuropsychology from University College London, is dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and support for children and young people, with a special interest in supporting children born prematurely.
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With a passion for understanding cognitive development, Dr. Bryant is committed to helping families, healthcare providers and educational professionals make informed decisions for the well-being of children.
Why Seahorse?
The seahorse is especially important in neuropsychology!
The Hippocampus is a very important brain region, especially involved in memory, and the word hippocampus is the Greek word for seahorse, because when you look at this brain region it closely resembles the shape of a seahorse!
The seahorse is also an iconic symbol in the region of the North East of England as it represents the strong links between the region and its maritime history.
It is also important to me as an individual, because my favourite thing to do when I am not working is to swim in the sea (the photographs on this site were taken during many sunrise trips to the North East's beautiful coastline)! I also used to keep horses and the word beautifully combines these two past times as well as my interest in neuropsychology!!!
Specialist Prematurity Service
Children & young people born pre-term are at increased risk of developing problems including:
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Motor functioning issues and learning difficulties or challenges around educational attainment
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Issues with communication & language​
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Executive functioning issues
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Traits associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Due to the increased risk of developmental delay, which could have an impact on health & wellbeing, if a child is born at 28 weeks or earlier the current NICE guidelines recommend increased monitoring and support. This SHOULD include a face to face cognitive assessment at 4 years of age to enable teams to identify any potential issues and enable support packages to be put into place, particularly in an education setting.
We are in a position to provide such assessments from 4 years onwards should you wish to arrange an assessment privately.
Comprehensive Assessment Services
Extreme Prematurity Assessments
Read about how we undertake a neuropsychological assessment for a child born prematurely & why this is important
Neurodevelopmemtal Assessments
Find out more about screening assessments for neurodiversity and links to full assessment possibilities
At Seahorse Neuropsychology, find the right support for your child's development.
Explore the list of specialist assessments to find out how we can help...
Intellectual Disability Assessments
How we assess the cognitive functioning of children with intellectual disabilities
Education, Health & Care Plans
(EHCP)
Find out more about neuropsychology assessments for EHCPs
Local Service
A service based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear: Covering Sunderland, South Tyneside & Gateshead.
