Child Development Malta

If children are struggling in school and are not reaching educational milestones, retained primitive reflexes are likely to be still present which will affect their natural ability to be able to learn with ease, confidence and success. For every child to fully develop physically, emotionally, behaviourally, socially and to be able to learn with ease, joy, adventure and success, the first and most important step is to make sure their neurological and sensory system is developed sufficiently so they have the resources to be able to learn from parents, teachers, their environment and anyone else supporting their development and education. Children who are struggling and falling behind in education and have been assessed and diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD/ADD or Autism, their brain and sensory system is not developed well enough to have the resources to be able to learn, or cope well easily in life. It is unfair to expect a child to be able to learn if the foundations are not in place. Using simple developmental movements can quickly help improve the connections throughout the brain naturally, and develop their sensory-motor system that is essential to all learning and tasks we must achieve in our lives. Anyone of any age and ability can benefit, not just children. If areas of the brain are poorly connected how can the processing of information coming in through the visual, auditory, tactile, motor and vestibular senses take place? How can a teacher or parent expect a child to be able to learn if their sensory system is immature? All our senses are necessary for learning in different ways. Challenges can be carried into adulthood, and throughout life, if not corrected and it is never too late to improve. The process to develop the neurological foundations is surprisingly easy and requires only a few minutes of natural developmental movements daily for a short period of time to help their sensory system and brain 'catch up'. I see life changing results in all age groups. Trying to teach children when their brain is not developed well enough will only stress an already immature neurological system. This can cause emotional meltdowns, loss of attention, focus and listening, anger, frustration and tiredness seen in many classrooms. It will take valuable time from teaching and be frustrating to both child, teacher and parents. If time was taken to develop the brain and sensory system first, using movement, children will have the resources be able to learn with ease and confidence. It makes sense and will save time and cost when you focus on physical and neurological development first. Children who are falling behind will catch up quickly and their grades will be higher, I guarantee. I run various practical courses that are unique in Malta, and give talks for professionals, teachers, therapists and parents that will help fill a missing gap in understanding the importance of the early year's childhood primitive and postural reflexes toward full development and learning. This knowledge will help anyone working with children who struggle with learning, and those who find it difficult to connect in life. These techniques not only improve the ability to learn but also improve behaviour, social, postural, emotional and mental health issues. The more efficient and stronger the connections are throughout the whole brain, the more able we are to manage everything we do in education, business, sport, relationships, and life in general. Anyone can benefit no matter what age or ability, and best of all, it is completely natural, requires no equipment other than a mat and space on the floor, is inexpensive compared to many developmental programmes and the results are lifelong. The course and techniques will transform any child's ability and improve their skills to be able to succeed in learning, and in life. This will enable children to enjoy the learning process and to achieve higher end of year grades that will open up opportunities for more choices of careers. I am an International Rhythmic Movement Training Instructor and a Brain Gym Instructor, trained to the highest level in these two movement based programmes. I look forward to being able to share my knowledge and experience with anyone interested in making further improvements with children, and adults, including your own abilities. For more information and understanding about the importance of Early Years development, please take a look at my website www.childdevelopmentmalta.com
Email: mark@childdevelopmentmalta.com

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