Brain Gym

• ImplementationWhole class participation in short movement breaks during the class day

1:1 sessions, - 26 exercises, 2-3 day sessions, 8 hours per day

• Programme Focus• Stress, Anxiety and Performance Enhancement

• Cost• Training - $150 for one-day

• Sessions - $800 per 8 sessions, $1,000 per 10 sessions

• Audit Findings• No independent research. Self-funded publications

The Brain Changer - Education and Neuroscience Conference, 2015

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Sensory Motor programme Brain Gym - 26 specific movements Trademarked - International Developed by Dr Paul and Gail Dennison

( U.S) 1980s and has continued to evolve over last 35 years. –

Activating brain through movement validated by neuro science.

Part of Educational Kinesiology – a dynamic model of learning

What is the

Brain Gym

programme ?

87 Countries Materials translated into 40 languages www.braingym.org.

Brain Gym® International ( U.S ) based has published descriptive and qualitative research

Which identifies trends. ( Based on educational models ) Not medical models.

Topics - reading, writing, maths, spelling, eye movements + vision, attention and fine motor control and behavioural problems and attention

Brain Gym Journal /The Brain Gym Global Observer and on www.braingym.org.

Leading authors on movement and the brain who reference the Brain Gym programme .

Dr Carla Hannaford ( U.S ) “Smart Moves – why learning is not all in your head” , 2011

DR Charles Krebs ( U. S /Australia ) i LEAP

programme .

Sally Goddard, “ ( U. K ) A Teachers Window into the Child’s mind “ 1996.

Taught to hundreds of teachers over last 30 yrs Teacher’s centres/ Workshops in Schools/Early childhood Centres

Positive teacher/student feedback

Used as movement breaks, readinessspec Needs, sport, drama , calming etc

Inexpensive + accessible for many .

Teachers/Teacher Aides can use some movements with whole class / group after a workshop or INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN GYM ( 1 DAY )

Teachers can complete other modules – Brain Gym 101 /Brain Dominance profiling.

Further Training available to deepen understanding/knowledge of movement and learning and qualify as an Educational Kinesiology consultant.

One to one clinical sessions with a registered Educational Kinesiologist.

8 - 10 + sessions ( $ 800 - $1000)

Incorporates Brain Gym® movements, Educational Kinesiology Protocols, Reflex Integration , Goal setting .

Educational Kinesiologists are registered with Educational Kinesiology ( Brain Gym)NZ Inc.

NZ wide.

Brain Gym movements

work with the

Whole brain and its

dynamic processing

to Enhance the

potential of each

individual.

“Coordinated , balanced activities appear to stimulate dopamine and other neurotrophins to stimulate the growth of nerve networks and neural connections in the brain” . Hannaford, 2005.

Replicable in different contexts Individualised Promotes Sensing and noticing and Self managing skills

We all have a different neurological organisation,( neurotypical, dyslexic, dyspraxic, ASD , etc. ) but Brain Gym movements can enhance whole

brain processing for all.

Developmental impact.

Stress - physical, emotional, ( Brain becomes inefficient / Automatic/unthinking . Cognitive processing affected

Poor Focus & attention - impact on efficiency of working memory

Difficulty with focus and attention Challenged to sit still on the mat compared

to other children.Challenged to maintain posture for desk

work like reading or writing. Postural compensations for poor upperbody like holding head, leaning to one side,

sitting on feet, etc . Poor retention.Avoidance behaviour.