Brain Gym Implementation Whole class participation in short movement breaks during the class day 1:1 sessions, - 26 exercises, 2-3 day sessions, 8 hours per day Programme Focus Stress, Anxiety and Performance Enhancement Cost Training - $150 for one-day Sessions - $800 per 8 sessions, $1,000 per 10 sessions Audit Findings No independent research. Self-funded publications

The Brain Changer - Education and Neuroscience Conference, 2015.

 Sensory Motor programme  Brain Gym - 26 specific movements  Trademarked - International  Developed by Dr Paul and Gail Dennison ( U.S) 1980s and has continued to evolve over last 35 years. –  Activating brain through movement validated by neuro science.  Part of Educational Kinesiology – a dynamic model of learning

What is the Brain Gym program me ?

 87 Countries  Materials translated into 40 languages 

 Brain Gym® International ( U.S ) based has published descriptive and qualitative research Which identifies trends. ( Based on educational models ) Not medical models.  Topics - reading, writing, maths, spelling, eye movements + vision, attention and fine motor control and behavioural problems and attention  Brain Gym Journal /The Brain Gym Global Observer and on

Leading authors on movement and the brain who reference the Brain Gym programme.  Dr Carla Hannaford ( U.S ) “Smart Moves – why learning is not all in your head”, 2011  DR Charles Krebs ( U. S /Australia ) i LEAP programme.  Sally Goddard, “ ( U. K ) A Teachers Window into the Child’s mind “ 1996.

 Taught to hundreds of teachers over last 30 yrs Teacher’s centres/ Workshops in Schools/Early childhood Centres  Positive teacher/student feedback  Used as movement breaks, readiness spec Needs, sport, drama, calming etc  Inexpensive + accessible for many.

 Teachers/Teacher Aides can use some movements with whole class / group after a workshop or INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN GYM ( 1 DAY )  Teachers can complete other modules – Brain Gym 101 /Brain Dominance profiling.  Further Training available to deepen understanding/knowledge of movement and learning and qualify as an Educational Kinesiology consultant.

 One to one clinical sessions with a registered Educational Kinesiologist.  sessions ( $ $1000)  Incorporates Brain Gym® movements, Educational Kinesiology Protocols, Reflex Integration, Goal setting.  Educational Kinesiologists are registered with Educational Kinesiology ( Brain Gym)NZ Inc.  NZ wide.

Brain Gym movements work with the Whole brain and its dynamic processing to Enhance the potential of each individual.

 “Coordinated, balanced activities appear to stimulate dopamine and other neurotrophins to stimulate the growth of nerve networks and neural connections in the brain”. Hannaford, 2005.

 Replicable in different contexts  Individualised Promotes Sensing and noticing and Self managing skills  We all have a different neurological organisation,( neurotypical, dyslexic, dyspraxic, ASD, etc. ) but Brain Gym movements can enhance whole  brain processing for all.

 Developmental impact.  Stress - physical, emotional, ( Brain becomes inefficient / Automatic/unthinking. Cognitive processing affected  Poor Focus & attention - impact on efficiency of working memory

Difficulty with focus and attention Challenged to sit still on the mat compared to other children. Challenged to maintain posture for desk work like reading or writing. Postural compensations for poor upper body like holding head, leaning to one side, sitting on feet, etc. Poor retention. Avoidance behaviour.