Tests & Treatments
Tests and Treatment Methods We Apply
Here you can find, in one place, the standardised assessment tests we use to clarify the diagnosis together with the treatment methods we apply or refer to after diagnosis. Which test or method is appropriate is determined individually for each child by Prof. Dr. Burak Tatlı after the examination. The information below is for general information only.
Developmental and autism assessment tests
- General Movements (Prechtl GMA) — video-based assessment of spontaneous movements in early infancy
- HINE (Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination) — structured neurological examination in infants; for early neurological risk
- Bayley-4 — detailed assessment of cognitive, language and motor development at 0–42 months
- Denver II — quick screening of developmental milestones
- M-CHAT — autism risk screening in young children
- ADOS-2 — structured observational assessment for autism
- CARS — rating of autism-related features
- Vineland-3 — level of daily-living and adaptive skills
Discipline-specific pre-assessments
- Sensory profile assessment — by an occupational therapist; assessment of sensory processing and regulation
- Speech and language pre-assessment — by a speech and language therapist; receptive/expressive language and communication skills
Medication, diet and standard treatments
Diagnosis-led medication, a ketogenic diet programme in drug-resistant epilepsy, and regular follow-up form the basis of treatment.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
A neuromodulation method in which specific regions of the brain are stimulated painlessly and non-invasively with a magnetic field. In some drug-resistant epilepsy situations, low-frequency rTMS may be considered in suitable patients as an adjunct application. TMS does not replace standard treatments (appropriate medicines, surgical evaluation, diet); suitability and the decision are made by the physician after a detailed evaluation.
Photobiomodulation (PBM)
A painless, non-invasive method applied with low-level light/laser energy. In selected cases it may be considered as a supportive application; it does not replace standard treatment and suitability is determined by the physician.
Cellular therapies — Stem cell and exosome
In selected cases, stem cell and exosome applications approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health may be considered. These applications are planned after individual suitability assessment and informed consent; they are not suitable for every patient and do not replace standard treatment.
Rehabilitation — with partner educators
Motor and developmental rehabilitation is carried out with trained partner specialists and educators. Depending on the child's needs, referral is made to the most suitable of methods such as Bobath (NDT), MAES and MEDEK.
Which of the methods on this page is applied, and when and how, is determined by Prof. Dr. Burak Tatlı after examination, diagnosis and suitability assessment. Some methods are adjunct or individualised applications and do not replace standard treatment.
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