Session 14 and not yet in the teens! Panic!

For completion of basic IM, I set a soft goal of getting every child in the teens on at least one task of over 1000 reps for 3 days in a row. Why? Read this mental processing post and this emotional response post.  But, obviously, not all children reach this goal in 15 sessions. This does not mean your child did not gain from IM, nor that your child is deficient is some way, nor that you or I didn't put enough carrots in front of them. IM trainnig is simply a process and every child walks their own path at their own pace to get there.

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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Brushing and Joint Compression

IM trains the brain with in time and space, but a few of the students that I see have sensory systems that can slow IM training down if not addressed. In house I will do a variety of activities to help calm excited sensory systems in order to move forward with our training. Brushing with joint compression is one that I will share with you here.

Yoga For Kids

Parents often ask me what they can do at home to help their struggling child succeed. I don't think you can replicate the quality of impact or the fast changes that occur with IM training without the computerized feedback system, but that is not to underestimate the power of dedicated home bound interventions. There are things that you can do that are very helpful with dedication and knowledge. One of them is yoga for kids. It is good for everyone but especially children with these issues:
Body in space issues
Low muscle tone
Focus issues
Balance challenges
Inhibition weaknesses (impulsive)