Specialist in identifying and addressing physical factors underlying specific learning difficulties, achievement and emotional/behavioural concerns that present
in neuro-developmental issues such as Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia/DCD, Autism, ADHD, Auditory Processing,
Speech and Language, and Sensory challenges.
Setting a course towards HOPE
Specialised neurodevelopmental therapies, grounded in research and tailored with care to each individual’s unique strengths and challenges.
By combining reflex integration (INPP), auditory stimulation (JIAS), and bilateral integration (RGM), these approaches support the foundations of the nervous system—helping the brain and body work together more efficiently and in line with
optimal patterns of development and function.
TORI SHEPPARD
INPP, NDT, BScECE, JIAS, RGM
WELCOME
You are invited to discover how
Map & Compass Neuro-Developmental Therapy may be able to help your child...
Map & Compass is the culmination of:
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A lifetime of personal lived experience, specialised training, and qualifications.
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A passion for finding solutions for children and families facing neuro-developmental challenges.
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A relentless pursuit of clinically researched approaches aimed at supporting developmental progress.
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A commitment to being a source of referral and advocacy for children, parents, educators, and healthcare professionals — guiding the way through what can often be a confusing and overwhelming landscape for parents seeking support.
At Map & Compass, my passion is helping the lives of individuals and families. While not every situation can be changed, development can be given a “second chance,” allowing the brain and body to complete the developmental processes that they were designed to do, allowing more optimal brain/body/sensory function.
Grounded in over 50 years of international research, this understanding of body–brain development forms the foundation of this field of work.
I aim to help families navigate the complexities of supporting their child, with a neurodiversity affirming approach. Not only as a practitioner but as a mother who’s been there, I understand the feeling of being lost and not knowing which way to go or how to get there, and the longing for hope.
Through INPP and Johansen IAS assessments, I identify developmental gaps and design targeted programmes, with progress closely monitored. Detailed assessment reports provide valuable insight for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals, helping them better understand the challenges.
Explore our site to learn about INPP Reflex Integration, JIAS Sound Therapy/Auditory Stimulation, and RGM Bilateral Integration— approaches informed by neuroscience and research that may offer new ways forward in areas where support has often felt limited.
At Map & Compass, we reject the idea of a neurodevelopmental diagnosis as a “handshake of hopelessness.” Instead, we focus on the neuroplasticity of brain–body development, and how the right approach and specialised programmes can create pathways for ease and progress.
The mission of Map & Compass is to help you and your family set your course toward HOPE.
Does this sound familiar?
You’ve spoken to teachers. You’ve tried supports and therapeutic interventions. You’ve read the books.
But something still isn’t clicking — and you’re left wondering: What are we missing?
Whether you're navigating developmental challenges, sensory overload, learning differences, or processing difficulties — Map & Compass offers a fresh perspective rooted in neuroscience and care.
You might recognise yourself in one of these:
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You’ve been told “they’ll grow out of it,” but your gut says otherwise
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Everyday tasks like focus, coordination, or emotional regulation feel harder than they should
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Listening is tiring, following conversations can be tricky, or background noise feels overwhelming
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Sensory sensitivities or executive function challenges make day-to-day life more complex
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You’ve explored other therapies, but they haven’t addressed what’s happening at a foundational level
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You or your child are experiencing significant daily anxiety and everything feels "on edge"
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You’re looking for something evidence-based, person-centred, and filled with real possibility
Map & Compass offers tailored approaches to support both children and adults in strengthening the brain’s foundational systems. When these foundations are more secure, the brain doesn’t have to work as hard just to manage everyday tasks — and life can become easier.
