The word “Aldeia” translates to “Village” in Portuguese. An ancient proverb states: “ It takes a village to raise a child.”. At Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute we would like to form part of your village. With this in mind, Aldeia aims to provide a transdisciplinary approach to cognitive and behavioural well-being for children from all ages and their families. This entails taking hands with parents and professionals as we embark on the intervention journey. Established in 2013, Aldeia has since changed the lives of countless families.

The brain is responsible for all bodily functions, both conscious and unconscious. It processes a vast amount of information and can sort through it to use what’s useful and discard what’s not. It’s like our most advanced technology, guiding us through life. However, like computer programs, the brain can make mistakes and learn from them. It’s the central organ of our nervous system, with quadrillions of interconnected nerve cells and pathways. Every millisecond, 86 billion brain neurons respond to sensory feedback.

Aldeia uses a combination of neurofeedback techniques, sensory processing and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to assist children with challenging behaviour. Neurofeedback techniques helps the child to control their emotions, handle stress better, and focus more effectively. Meanwhile, CBT teaches the child to change negative thinking and behaviours to improve their overall mental well-being. Together, these techniques can help the child improve their mental functioning and manage their thoughts, behaviour and emotions more effectively.