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 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
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Inattentive,
easily distracted |
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Difficulty learning the
alphabet and words |
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Difficulty tying shoe laces |
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Difficulty learning to
read |
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Left-Right
confusion |
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Difficulty with the sequencing
orders of letters and numbers |
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Cannot read time from clock |
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Poor memory |
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Difficulty expressing thoughts |
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Poor co-ordination |
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Slow reading |
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Poor memory |
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Poor spelling |
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Lose or misplace things-
(e.g).keys, shoes, wallet |
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Confused thinking |
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Difficulty
in remembering names, phone numbers |
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Cannot find appropriate
words while speaking or writing |
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Difficulty
with hearing and processing auditory information |
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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
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Manage impulses
and behaviour |
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Control aggression |
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Behave and act appropriately |
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Persist towards a goal |
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Maintain focus and attention |
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Show empathy |
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Plan, organize and perform
tasks |
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Clear verbal
expression |
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Mood swings |
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Learn from
past experiences |
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Maintain consistency |
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Delay gratification |
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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.
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.
