What is "brain gym?" | ADHD Information

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I've never heard of this.I have only seen the 2 threads started by single member here who has just started brain gym. You might do a search and see if there are older threads as well.

Brain GymŪ is an educational, movement based programme which uses simple movements to integrate the whole brain, senses and body, preparing the person with the physical skills they need to learn effectively. Brain Gym can be used to improve a wide range of learning, attention and behaviour skills. Educational Kinesiology and Brain GymŪ are the result of many years of research into learning and brain function by an educationalist, Dr Paul Dennison PhD, from the United States. It is now used in over 100 countries and is recognised as a safe, effective and innovative educational and self-development tool.

Who does Brain GymŪ help?
Originally created to help children and adults with learning challenges, for example dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, Brain GymŪ is now used to improve functioning and life quality by people from all walks of life from education to the arts, business, healthcare, sport and personal development. The movements can be safely used by people of almost any age and mobility, from babies upwards.


What does it help?
The improvement in whole brain function that can result from use of the Brain GymŪ movements has benefits such as:

* academic skills – for example, reading, writing, spelling and maths
* memory, concentration and focus
* physical co-ordination and balance
* communication skills and language development
* self-development and personal stress management
* the achievement of goals, both professional and personal   Brain gym has also been around for over 30 years, and is all over the world,  but i seam to be the last to find out about anything , lol.   It has been on other threads. i was reading those threads when i was trying to decide between brain gym and the dore program.   hope that helps   oh if you type brain gym into your search engine you will get heaps of other info on it. i just thought i would let others know how it was all going, as every bit of information about ways to help these guys helps.   Angel.  

I keep seeing references to it here.  What is it?