I’ve heard about Brain Gym®, would it help for a Specific Learning Disability?

 Brain Gym® was developed by Dr Paul Dennison, (US) in the 1970s in the context of assisting children with learning difficulties.

Brain Gym® movements are part of the Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K) System. They can be used generically in group/class situations or tailored to individual needs to improve learning readiness.

Educational Kinesiology is a comprehensive mind-body integration programme that uses specific movement to enhance abilities and confidence in learning, sport, performance and communication.

It incorporates movements known as BRAIN GYM® and can be used with both children and adults. The Edu-K processes enable us to improve our neurological organisation and flexibility making it possible to release inhibiting beliefs, eg “I can’t…” plus compensatory patterns of movement and behaviour.

When the mind and body work together in harmony, the result is wholeness, easier self expression, creativity, choice making and a moving forward into new challenges. Edu-K and Brain Gym® give us the tools to become our best.

There are Brain Gym® Instructors and Educational Kinesiologists working with children in clinics around NZ.
NZ contact: Glenys Leadbeater, E-mail:

roglen.ldbt@xtra.co.nz
International website – www.braingym.org