I’m about to head down to Portland to work with Sylvia Shordike, one of the ABM trainers to do some work with children who have special needs. This work is sometimes challenging to explain. Carla Reed does an awesome job in this interview.
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Children with CP and Other Conditions Involving Mobility Challenges: The Anat Baniel Method(sm) as the Standard of Care
‟ Rather than approaching a special needs child as someone who is ‘broken’ and therefore requires fixing, as an Anat Baniel Method practitioner I first find my way to connecting with your child just the way he or she is. My assumption is that your child, though they need some extra help, has a functioning brain and is capable of learning to do more than they currently are doing…
Sensory Processing Disorders and the Autism Spectrum
‟ Although it is common for children with sensory processing disorder and those on the autism spectrum to behave in similar ways, not all children who have sensory challenges are ‘on the spectrum’. It is also possible to be ‘on the spectrum’ and not have a lot of sensory issues…
Is Your Child Struggling in School and You Don’t Know Why?
‟ Children who struggle with balance and coordination often struggle with academics as well. Sometimes, not always, incomplete integration of infant reflexes plays a role…
When Passion Leads to a Problem (High Performing Kids)
‟ What I know from years of experience including working with professional dancers and musicians is that the better the ‘use’ (very fine details of how someone does what he or she does) the higher the tolerance for hours of practice, performance and play if that is what is desired…
Introductory offer
For children who are struggling and you are not sure why:
I will do a short screen for movement and reflex related issues known to interfere with school success.
For children who are challenged by new people and environments:
We will do a short meet and greet and begin to establish a connection with your child.
Helping your child move & learn
• Special needs children with mobility challenges.
• Sensory processing disorders and autism spectrum.
• Struggling in school and not sure why.
• Young performers and athletes.Learn more about what I can offer your child!
Appreciations
“Her head control has improved leaps and bounds. She is starting to use her hands and her muscle tone and arching are improving every day. I would love for this to become the standard of care. I’m so happy to have an amazing ABM practitioner close by!”
– Celina
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