Programs
SOI: Structure of Intellect is a program developed by Mary Meeker. It consists of a learning ability assessment, which in turn determines individual training programs that use strengths to improve weaknesses.
ESI: Educational Sensory Integration is a training program developed by Dr. Jane A. Ayers PhD, OCT. Sensory Integration is the ability to take in, sort out, and connect information from the world around us in an organized manner. Educational Sensory Integration is designed to strengthen visual and auditory processing abilities.
Note: Studies have shown that sensory integrative dysfunction can be found in up to 70% of children who are considered learning disabled by schools (as many as 30% of school-aged children).
SOI & ESI complement one another and have many benefits, including:
- increased ability to learn new material
- development of ability to process sequential information
- increased motivation and enthusiasm for learning
- improved ability to concentrate
- increased organizational skills
- increased emotional self-control
- improved eye tracking and eye teaming
- improved speech patterns
- improved memory, both visual and auditory
- development in rythm in movement
- improved handwriting
- improved automaticity of processing information quickly and fluently
- improved co-ordination, motor planning, posture and gait
- increased self-esteem
- beneficial for overcoming the effects of emotional stress
ESI: English as a Second Language, including instruction in reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, general conversation skills.
COACHING and WORKSHOPS in various life skills such as goal setting, time management, communication, basic finances, job search skills, parenting etc.
