Courses

The following is a list of the courses we currently offer.

• Why is the vestibular system important for development (why does balance matter)?
  Many struggling learners either have a very sensitive vestibular system or one that needs constant stimulation. If these needs are not addressed, learning is reduced. How to recognise the signs and what to do about them. Pragmatic suggestions and how to reduce the vulnerabilities.
• The inclusive classroom
  How to adapt the classroom setup and its tools to accommodate the needs of different learners
• Subtle signs of stress and why we need to know them
  All neurodiverse learners have greater difficulty functioning when they are under stress. The change from peace to fight and flight seems to affect working memory and processing. It is important to recognise the early warnings that this is happening and know what to do about them.
• A neurodevelopmental approach to learning readiness
  When you watch young children play, it is easy to recognise those who have developed grace, ease and coordination. It is less well understood that that mind and body integration is a fundamental support for learning and development. The good news is that when the skills that are late to develop are recognized and understood, they can be supported to enhance learning readiness.
• Supporting your learners at home
  Making homework work through techniques that address the issues with engagement, attention and self esteem. The first half is about specific techniques. The second half is a workshop where the issues you bring up are discussed.
• Thinking styles
  We don’t all think the same way. We’ll discuss distinct thinking patterns. We may all be using combinations of different styles at different times, but some of us use certain ones more than others. An understanding of thinking styles helps achieve more effective teaching, learning and communication. We will explore some tools and techniques that support specific learning styles and help you (or your child or student) become a better communicator.
• Reading: Ways to increase success, engagement and retention
  Reading is not just about decoding the written word. Reading is about communication. It is essential to be able to read with enough ease to leave working memory (brain space) to process and remember the information so it can be used and applied and integrated into existing knowledge.
• Developing the ability to think
  Learning in the modern age is not about learning facts. A lot of facts quickly become obsolete. The goal of education now has to be to develop skills in critical analysis, creative problem solving and learning new ideas efficiently.
• Making Math easier through neurodevelopment
  When basic math principles are not automatic, quick and easy, the challenge can carry all the way to University and later. This can cause working memory overload when doing more complex maths tasks. A lot can be achieved by addressing the underlying neurodevelopment through supportive activities.
• Behaviour is communication — understand, don’t judge
  We can learn from a person’s behaviors – even the minute differences in how they do what they do – what is going on in their sensory systems and brain-body organization. This understanding allows us not only to be less judgmental – but to come up with the tools to help when life and learning are difficult.
• Games and activities that support neurodevelopment
  We’ll go over some of the neurodevelopmental systems that, when inefficient, get in the way of learning. We’ll offer various playful activities that you can do at home with your child.
• What to do about Maths during the summer break?
  Young learners need the summer break rather than using this time to push hard in order to catch up. Learn how you can develop some of the missing math foundations, from understanding number (rather than counting) to place value, through enjoyable (non-academic) summer activities and games.
• A neurodevelopmental approach to learning readiness
  When you watch young children play, it is easy to recognise those who have developed grace, ease and coordination. It is less well understood that that mind and body integration is a fundamental support for learning and development. The good news is that when the skills that are late to develop are recognized and understood, they can be supported to enhance learning readiness.
• Why is listening and understanding just harder for some learners and what can you do about it?
  If your child seems to have a hard time following instructions, processing and remembering what they heard, or if they are missing pieces of information – learn a few things you can work on with them at home.
• Birth to five: how to prepare your child for their learning journey
  Perhaps your child is behind with their development, or not quite as agile, organized or coordinated as their peers. We’ll provide a few things you can do to help.
• How can summer activities contribute to learning success next term?
  Summer is a time to rest and play – and get ready for the next school year. We’ll go over playful things you can do to help with learning.
• Taking care of the basics: For both parents children
  Energizing body physical activities, adequate daily sun, drinking water, nutritious food, soul nourishment, a daily rhythm and adequate sleep.
• The Importance of Nurture
  Aside from academics, what kind of lifestyle habits and experiences do you like to nurture? Engage the children in this conversation: May explore things of interest for your child, may provide enabling opportunities, could be for social arrangements with peers, picking up a hobby, creative ideas, immersing in a sport that they like, or simply allowing time for just being.