Brain GymŪ

The following is authored by:

Leslie H. Martin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Chapel Hill, NC
 www.thelearningmind.com

"Brain GymŪ is a worldwide network specializing in research and applied programs of physical movement to enhance learning in all areas"

 www.braingym.org

 WHAT IS BRAIN GYM?

 Brain GymŪ was created by Paul Dennison, Ph.D., and his wife, Gail

Dennison. Brain GymŪ is a simple series of 26 physical activities which create and reinforce nerve cell connections within the brain. Brain GymŪ improves neurological function by engaging the "whole" brain, which increases the ability to perform successfully. Brain GymŪ courses have been published in 55 languages. Brain GymŪ is currently practiced in over 81 countries.

WHO BENEFITS?

Research over the past several years has shown that Brain GymŪ is beneficial to people of all ages, including those with symptoms of ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism. Brain GymŪ has helped people with coordination difficulties and people who have learning differences. Brain GymŪ has been successfully implemented in classrooms around the globe.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES OF BRAIN GYMŪ

Just a few of the benefits achieved through Brain GymŪ include improvements in the ability to

  • Attend to and process language

  • Learn and remember academics

  • Increase overall physical coordination

  • Reduce test anxiety

  • Increase positive peer relationships
     

WHAT IS THE BRAIN GYMŪ PROCESS?

From the first session, clients are given information and techniques which can be used at home.  The exercises take between 2-5 minutes per day. Brain GymŪ is flexible enough to be offered in a practitioner's office or in your home. For children, most Brain GymŪ practitioners encourage direct parent involvement during the session.

There is no standardized formal evaluation that must be done prior to receiving Brain GymŪ. Most practitioners will take a case history before teaching any Brain GymŪ, e.g., learning about the desired area(s) of improvement for you or your child, how things are going at school, whether other techniques have been tried, and the results, etc. Each session is uniquely designed to suit the needs of the client and can vary according to the strengths and specialties of the practitioner.

HOW CAN I FIND AN INSTRUCTOR IN MY AREA?

Interested readers can search for a local Brain GymŪ practitioner by going to www.braingym.org.

Brain GymŪ is a registered trademark of Brain GymŪ International.  For more infomration, please see www.braingym.org.  The above statements have been approved by Brain GymŪ International.