Join us for a free informational seminar on neurodevelopment, i.e. neuroplasticity and how it can be used to help children (or adults for that matter!) who are struggling academically, socially, or developmentally.
Speaker Megan Greenwell has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Cedarville University and a certification in neurodevelopment from ICAN (International Christian Association of Neurodevelopmentalists), and approximately 8+ years working with children in various capacities, including but not limited to a home neurodevelopmental program facilitator, with both typical and special needs children.
Ms. Greenwell will cover the following topics:
-neuroplasticity and brain development
-the origin of the neurodevelopment model
-how input to the brain affects the brain’s ability to output
-the importance of strong neurological foundation for function
-specific examples of how gaps in tactility, hearing, and vision can affect academic and developmental function
-practical ideas for parents and educators to help fill the gaps
This could address kids (or adults, because adult brains are still plastic) with these kinds of issues, among others:
-The twelve year old who still can’t read for no apparent reason after trying various curricula / teachers / learning aids
-The seventh grader who still has not been able to learn math facts
-The ten year old who relates socially like a four year old, etc.
–The child who is hyperactive for no apparent reason-The kid who is overly (or underly) sensitive to temperatures, textures, foods, or smells – mouthing or chewing on strange things, eating strange things or eating barely anything at all, not knowing when he is too hot or too cold-The child who seems unable to follow directions that seem reasonable for her age or even for a younger child
Free handouts of informational articles and neurodevelopmental activities to do at home to help kids overcome challenges and fill in gaps.
