There
are smarter ways to study than to study longer hours.
Not every child who studies more will necessarily do better in a classroom or an exam. Ask any child who performs at an average or below average level, especially children who are limited by Dyslexia or AD/HD related learning and performance difficulties.You will learn that it is not for lack of application that they don’t do as well as they would like to. In spite of their best efforts these children feel defeated or frustrated as they silently suffer their humiliation. Over the coming years there can be a loss of self-esteem and confidence.
The key to releasing children from this cycle of failure and despair is in teaching them how to change this pattern.
To perform well, children need whole brain activation and coordination between the brain and the body. Brain Gym / Edu-K are an ideal addition to any intervention program for Dyslexia or AD/HD. Dyslexia and AD/HD related problems are effectively addressed by Brain Gym and Edu-K learning enhancement program. With regular use, children and adults can overcome any learning disability associated with Dyslexia and AD/HD.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a dysfunction related to reading and language skills. Children with this condition will have difficulty making connections between letters, sounds and words. They will be either entirely unable to read, or read with great difficulty. There can be a lot of individual variation in how dyslexia manifests in each child
Symptoms of Dyslexia
Young Children
- Inattentive, easily distracted
- Difficulty tying shoe laces
- Left-Right confusion
- Cannot read time from clock
- Difficulty expressing thoughts
- Difficulty learning the alphabet and words
- Difficulty learning to read
- Difficulty with the sequencing orders of letters and numbers
- Poor memory
- Poor co-ordination
Adolescence to Adulthood
- Slow reading
- Poor spelling
- Confused thinking
- Cannot find appropriate words while speaking or writing
- Poor memory
- Lose or misplace things- (e.g).keys, shoes, wallet
- Difficulty in remembering names, phone numbers
- Difficulty with hearing and processing auditory information
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or AD/HD also know as ADHD affects millions of people around the world. AD/HD and ADD(Attention Deficit Disorder) are attributed to several biological causes and research continues in this area. Adults and children affected by AD/HD are unable to maintain consistency in the control and self-regulation of their attention and behaviour. Developmentally they can be younger than their peers and perform at lower levels.
Core Symptoms of AD/HD
People who have the AD/HD condition have problems with
self-regulation and can experience disability in the
following functions
- Manage impulses and behaviour
- Behave and act appropriately
- Maintain focus and attention
- Plan, organize and perform tasks
- Mood swings
- Maintain consistency
- Control aggression
- Persist towards a goal
- Show empathy
- Clear verbal expression
- Learn from past experiences
- Delay gratification
Can Brain Gym help with Dyslexia / AD/HD?
Brain Gym® and Edu-K programs are very effective for overcoming the disabilities encountered by children and adults who are affected by Dyslexia and AD/HD. Certain individuals can only experience the full benefits of the Brain Gym movements after Edu-K sessions. These include persons experiencing functional and behaviour problems related to Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or AD/HD.
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Brain Gym and Dyslexia - My Experience
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background information about Brain Gym
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about Brain Gym and AD/HD
What can I do next?
Book your appointment with Ms Mahati Belnick, who is a licensed Professional Educational Kinesiologist for India, for a private consultation. Get training in the Brain Gym® 101, 32 hour course, so you can help yourself, your children and your family. Practical, powerful help for Dyslexia with Brain Gym 101.
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