Move Play Thrive - Resources for Back-to-School

Resources for Back-to-School

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Greetings,
Most of us know how it feels to be overwhelmed. Parents often feel this
way when their children are going through intense, new, or challenging
situations. I struggled as a parent when I could not figure out how to
create the harmony in our home that I longed for. When I found the tools
that transformed us at the deep level of the nervous system, life became
much easier.

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Samantha Moe, parent
coach. We talked about supporting parents and children to create
more connection and peace at home. I am excited to continue learning
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Best Wishes,
Sonia

"Back-to-school" research studies, articles, video interviews, and inspiring case studies

RESEARCH
https://www.moveplaythrive.com/research

Jordan-Black, J. (2005). The effects of the Primary Movement programme on the academic performance of children attending ordinary primary school. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 5(3), 101-111.

Grzywniak, C. (2017). Integration exercise programme for children with learning difficulties who have preserved vestigial primitive reflexes. Acta Neuropsychologica, 15(3).

McWhirter, K., Steel, A., & Adams, J. (2022). The association between learning disorders, motor function, and primitive reflexes in pre-school children: A systematic review. Journal of Child Health Care.

Ladányi, E., Persici, V., Fiveash, A., Tillmann, B., & Gordon, R. L. (2020). Is atypical rhythm a risk factor for developmental speech and language disorders? Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science, 11(5), e1528.

ARTICLES
https://www.moveplaythrive.com/learn-more/item/sensory-motor-training-helps-struggling-readers
Here is an article on the Importance of Innate Rhythmic Movements for you; it has research cited, plus a reference to dyslexia:
https://www.moveplaythrive.com/images/pdf/ImportanceOfInnateRMs.pdf

VIDEOS
Boy's reading scores soar (1 minute): https://youtu.be/xZWk8fwIHUg
Interview with Lynda Steed, OTR/L (2.5 min excerpt): https://youtu.be/2QkckZiqSEo
"Secret to Student Success!" Interview with Anne Nguyen Pham, 2nd grade teacher (34 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBsyC8satXw

INSPIRING CASE STUDIES see below

Preteen's Self-confidence Is Boosted, as Well
as Her Reading Level
Effective movements from the Brain and Sensory Foundations
First Level course, motivated this 6th-grader and helped to
significantly improve her reading level in only 2 months.

Thank you to Gloria A. Ortiz, MS, LPC intern, for this case study.

Rhythmic Movement Makes a Significant Impact on
7-Year-Old Girl with ADHD
This 7YO girl, diagnosed with ADHD, struggled with many daily tasks
along with reading and retaining information. After neurodevelopmental
movements, her visual tracking and focus improved, she spent more
time reading at home, and her confidence increased.

Thank you to C.S., Occupational Therapist, for this case study.

Young Teen Doing Neurodevelopmental Movements
on His Own
This 13YO boy's handwriting was slow and illegible, and he
struggled with reading. After 6 months of Brain and Sensory
Foundations activities, his handwriting is more legible, he no
longer experiences hand pain when writing, and his reading
and posture have improved. He is doing many of the
movements on his own now because he finds them effective.

Thank you to Arthi Gavatre, OTR/L for this case study.

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