CO-ORDINATION & MASSAGE FOR DYSLEXIA

The Co-ordination & Massage for Dyslexia program was developed for children and adults through the Axelson's Institute in Sweden. It is suitable for children from the age of 5 years upwards. The Axelson's techniques are based on a combined programme of physical exercises and massage (fully clothed) given to individual children during one-hour sessions over 12 weeks. 

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The program is designed to be of benefit in the treatment of other learning difficulties that come under the umbrella of Dyslexia and share common symptoms that appear as poor physical coordination, poor visual processing skills and anxiousness. Some of these may be Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Poor Memory and Concentration, Low Self-Esteem, to name a few.

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How does it work:

When children struggle with focus, behaviour or sensory processing, it can be linked to weak connections across different regions in the brain. The brain and behaviours can change when we strengthen and build new brain connections. A series of exercises are used to activate Fine Motor skills, Gross motor skills, voluntary eye movement, hand-to-eye coordination. The exercises are targeted at stimulating different groups of muscles that are involved in the learning process and need to be coordinated in response to those needed for functioning.

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In the weekly sessions, the child is asked to try to do different exercises.  These exercises are provided for home practice to be done every day. Some mindfulness techniques are provided to help with the challenges that may be faced in daily life. At the end of each session, a short massage is given to help bring some calm and build self-esteem. Most children find the programme both fun and challenging.

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Get in touch to learn how Denise can help your child today!

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