Many people worry about the issues they see within their children and look for a diagnosis, however, few realise the cause of these issues and the fact that knowing what to do, puts the power back in their hands!
What are Retained Primitive Reflexes? Read More »
We are seeing more and more children with autism, with some experts estimating that as many an 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder. Sadly, many people still do not know what this means and how to support these children at home or in the classroom. Find out more about ASD and how you as a lay person can intervene to support them in life.
Autism: Changes you can make at home and in the classroom. Read More »
Many parents worry that their children are not reaching their milestones. When should children speak, how much should they say. When is incorrect pronunciation okay? Should we use baby talk to connect with them or insist on using adult talk. At times it is not so simple, as our children are unique and develop differently.
Why is my child battling with speech? Read More »
Choosing which school is the right school for your child, is a big decision and can be very overwhelming when you don’t know what it is that you are looking for. Parents today have come to realise that a good education is the gift that keeps giving. Investing in your child may mean allowing them to develop the skills and qualities that will lead to success. However, which school will offer your individual child the space to reach their full potential?
Choosing the Right School for Your Child. Read More »
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) holds a special place in the heart of Mindful Moves. Our founder, Kerry, has a personal story with autism. Finding out your child has ASD can be an emotional, stressful and taxing process. Something that quickly becomes apparent in South Africa is the lack of support available for parents and children
THE JOURNEY OF AUTISM Read More »
What is Kinesiology? People often don’t understand what I do when I explain that I’m what you call an Educational Kinesiologist or an Occupational Kinesiologist. When I say this, many do not understand the meaning of the word and put it in the “weird” box in their head. I believe it’s vital to understand the
Kinesiology- The Study of Movement Read More »
What is SACE or CPTD Points? CPTD stands for Continuing Professional Teacher Development. This system recognises that teachers, like doctors, lawyers, psychologists and even accountants, need to continue their professional growth in order to serve our youth in this ever-changing world. This system is managed by SACE (the South African Council for Educators) and is
What is SACE or CPTD Points and how can I earn them? Read More »
According to Carla Hannaford (Smart Moves- Why Learning is Not All in the Head), “Neurons with the most connections, an average of 300 000, are located in the cerebellum, the primary movement centre of the brain, again pointing to the importance of movement and experience to learning.”
How Break Detention Affects Learning. Read More »
The word discipline comes from the Latin word “discipulus” which means pupil, while the word punishment is the penalty you have to pay when caught doing something bad. This comes from the Old French word “punissement” and according to Wikipedia is described as the act or purpose of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, a penalty to punish wrongdoing and especially for crime, a suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
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