Alternative Therapies from A to Z

Dozens of natural (non-drug) therapies for LD

Karen Johnson and Jodee Kulp have briefly described dozens of natural non-drug approaches to help remediate learning challenges. It is one impressive list offered by Tool Box Parent.

Cerebellum Key to Learning

Watch Prof Bellum's explanation about how the brain makes skills automatic.

Watch this video explaining how the cerebellum is involved with reading, writing, spelling, coordination, attention and memory. Expanded research of the cerebellum shows how movement is essential to learning. Thank you Dore.com for advancing the need for Physical Education in our schools.

Multiple Intelligences Define Your IQ

Great news! -- You are really smart in any number of ways!

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/multiple_intelligences.htm an insightful article on Multiple Intelligences by Jay Davidson, describes seven intelligences or abilities that have been scientifically established. Many schools are now teaching in ways that foster each of these intelligences. Motivation soars as each student is recognized for their unique brilliance!

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ Child Development Institute offers bountiful resources that help people of all ages develop their special skills. Parents will love this website showing effective ways to help their children achieve their potential. Many learning challenges are thoughtfully addressed. Hats off to Dr. Robert Myers for spearheading this remarkable resource!

Jeff Haebig

What Babies and Children Really Need

Sally Goddard Blythe's book on child development is a must read

Sally Goddard Blythe has written extensively about primitive and postural reflexes, showing ways to integrate them through movement. This is especially important during infancy and early childhood. Abnormal reflexes are often the physical basis of learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).

http://www.inpp.org.uk/inpp_publications/books.php What Babies and Children Really Need, is Sally Goddard Blythe's recent book, teaching mothers and fathers how to nurture children's growth for wellbeing.

http://www.inpp.org.uk/ The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology provides information on Dysgraphia (writing), Dyslexia (reading and writing), Dyscalculia (math) and Dyspraxia (coordination). Sally Goddard Blythe is one of the world's most knowledgeable educators who gets to the root of learning challenges. She is the author of a number of acclaimed books, including Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour and The Well Balanced Child.

Jeff Haebig