Literacy and numeracy levels in children are plummeting multi-generationally as children move through the schooling system from Year 3 to 5 to 7 and 9. Multi- generationally, we are currently producing a poorly performing generation relative to many other nations and amassing a significant loss of opportunity for our children as a result.
Child Development & Young Adults part of an Ecosystem
The ecological model of child development emphasises that child outcomes are influenced not just by parents, but the wider social ecology (i.e., families, neighbourhood and society) within which the family is embedded. The influences include the relationships between family members and factors within the social ecology, such as the availability of social support, access to services and the presence of stressors such as inadequate housing and financial strain (Sharon Dawe, Paul Harnett and Sally Frye, 2008)
Preventative Kinesiology
Kinesiology is a holistic treatment, a preventative solution, after attaining your clinical history (medications, surgery and genetic influences, etc), your practitioner will apply the appropriate therapy to correct or balance your body and mind.
Some patients experience varying amounts of body reactions, particularly after the first one or two sessions. These body reactions, lightness, pleasure or a degree of discomfort are a sign that significant change has taken place. After 1 to 2 days these reactions usually fade away leaving a great feeling of wellbeing and more importantly, an efficiently functioning nervous system.
Your performance is a combination of physical health, mental health, emotional health and spiritual health. Wellness coaching provided uses a combination of human behavioural principles: Counselling, Kinesiology, Somatic Psychotherapy and core components of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming may be used)
Kinesiology uses the most recent evidence-based medicine principles to enhance and preserve human movements in a wide variety of populations and settings. Kinesiology uses exercise as a tool for managing chronic disease and injury.Kinesiology sessions are a gift from you to yourself. A series of 6 to 10 sessions is recommended to see sustained visible performance improvement in general, at work, at home and in every area of your life.
Learning disabilities are challenges rooted in neurological processing issues. These difficulties can disrupt the acquisition of fundamental skills like reading, writing, or mathematics. They may also affect more advanced abilities, including organization, time management, abstract thinking, memory (both short- and long-term), and focus. It’s crucial to understand that learning disabilities extend beyond academics, influencing various aspects of life, such as personal relationships, friendships, and professional environments.
Difficulties with reading, writing, or mathematics often become apparent during school years, leading to the diagnosis of learning disabilities at that time. However, some individuals may not receive an evaluation until they enter post-secondary education or join the workforce as adults. Others may go through life without ever being evaluated, leaving them unaware of the reasons behind their academic struggles or challenges in their jobs and relationships with family and friends.
It’s important to distinguish learning disabilities from learning problems caused by visual, hearing, or motor impairments; intellectual disabilities; emotional disturbances; or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantages.
People with learning disabilities generally possess average or above-average intelligence. However, a noticeable gap often exists between their potential and actual performance. This is why learning disabilities are sometimes called “hidden disabilities.” Individuals may appear to be bright and capable yet struggle to perform tasks expected of their peers.
Learning disabilities are lifelong challenges that cannot be cured or fixed. However, with the right support and interventions, individuals with learning disabilities can thrive in school, at work, in relationships, and within their communities.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the legal term used is “specific learning disability,” which is one of 13 disability categories recognized by federal law in the USA. The term “learning disabilities” serves as an umbrella for various specific conditions, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Some known learning difficulties include:
| Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a condition that impacts how the brain processes or interprets sounds that travel clearly through the ear. Individuals with CAPD may struggle to distinguish subtle differences between sounds in words, even when the sounds are sufficiently loud and clear. They may also face challenges in identifying the source of sounds, understanding the sequence of sounds, or filtering out competing background noise. | Dyscalculia A specific learning disability that impacts an individual’s ability to understand numbers and grasp mathematical concepts is called Dyscalculia. Those with dyscalculia may struggle with comprehending math symbols, memorizing numbers, telling time, or counting. It can also affect spatial reasoning, making it difficult to visualise patterns or relationships between numbers, leading to challenges in activities like managing finances, following directions, or estimating quantities. |
| Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects handwriting and fine motor skills. Individuals with dysgraphia may struggle with illegible handwriting, inconsistent spacing, poor spatial organization on the page, spelling challenges, and difficulty composing written work or writing while thinking. This condition often makes it hard to produce clear, automatic writing of letters and numbers, which can also impact mathematical tasks. Early identification and supportive interventions can greatly improve writing skills and overall academic performance.. | Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects reading and language-based processing skills. Its impact can vary from person to person and may influence reading fluency, decoding, comprehension, memory, writing, spelling, and sometimes speech. Often referred to as a language-based learning disability, dyslexia may also occur alongside other related conditions. With the right support and individualized strategies, people with dyslexia can strengthen their abilities and succeed in learning and life. |
| Language Processing Disorder (LPD) is a specific type of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) that involves difficulty understanding and making sense of language-based sounds, such as words, sentences, and stories. While APD affects how the brain interprets all types of sounds, LPD specifically impacts the processing of spoken language. It may interfere with a person’s ability to comprehend (receptive language) and/or express (expressive language) verbal communication. | |