Bal A Vis X

A great video about Bal A Vis X - the best I've seen to date. I use this program as an integral part of IM training for specific students and simply as breaks for other students, depending on individual needs. Watch here to learn more. Like IM, Bal A Vis X uses movement and rhythm to illicit change in brain functioning. IM has more a sophisticated feedback system, resulting in faster changes typically. Where as Bal A Vis X tends to integrate visual processing more.

ANTs - Automatic Negative Thoughts

Dr. Amen talks about ANTs in this video.  This is the seventh video of his speech, you need to go about 1:07 seconds into video to get to the ANTs part. Great video series! Watch it!

Dr. Hallowell puts his stamp of approval on iLs

About 6 months ago, I began offering another program specifically targeting that small population that was too challenged by IM and at times struggled to get through it. I have been getting great results to date with the iLs program, though I do not see changes quite as fast as I do with IM. iLs is a less intense program therefore I would expect slower response times, but non the less, it changes the brain much like IM.  Today I ran across this blog from Dr. Hallowell supporting iLs. Dr. Hallowell is a very respected expert in ADD issues. Thanks Dr. Hallowell.

Selective Awareness Test

OK, since my last post was a very boring research - let's spice it up and test your selective awareness. This is fun, try it.  

Neural Synchrony and Selective Attention

Boston University's professor of neuroscience Robert Desimone presents a wonderful lecture on Neural Synchrany and Selective Attention.    Caution, very technical.... see my notes in the read more :).  

37 Timing Links

Dr. Kevin McGrew writes the blog Tic Toc Talk: The IQ Brain Clock. He became interested in the role of timing in the brain after reviewing some IM research. He knew of very few programs that could impact academics, motor skills and social development all at once like this new IM program did.

Areas of the brain used to tell time

What does research tell us about how the brain keeps track of time and time related tasks? We are learning more every day. Read more.

My Child is constantly making noises.

Last week I saw a student who's mom reported that her son is constantly making noises.

Exploring Time: The Brain's Basal Ganglia

Using an MRI, a Team from Duke University is studying timing and the basal ganglia lights up. This set of nuclei is responsible for monitoring ALL of the brain. The basal ganglia is our timing center, our brain's conductor. See this short clip from the Science Channel here. 

Dealing with finicky eaters

I found this slide show today... pretty good I think, for all finicky eaters, not just Aspies.

Living On Thin Air: How to Get Your Asperger Kid to Eat a Healthy Diet

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