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NeuroMovement® News and Resources
In these pages you will find news, articles, blog posts, and testimonials on NeuroMovement® for for Children with special needs and disabilities. All articles feature recent findings in neuroscience that constitute the evidence base for this approach. Click the Tags to explore the different subjects or navigate to the category of your choice and feel free to comment, contribute or contact me in case of questions!
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How NeuroMovement® Supports Kids with Autism: Connection, Empathy, and Brain-Body Learning
Are you a parent watching your autistic child struggle, wondering if there's a gentler path forward? If traditional therapies feel too rigid, too focused on "fixing" or 'correcting' your child, you're not alone. Many families in Montreal and beyond are discovering NeuroMovement®: an approach that honors your child exactly as they are while unlocking incredible potential. From Fixing to Connecting: A Revolutionary Shift Traditional autism interventions often focus on correct

Joana Talafre
Oct 224 min read


How NeuroMovement® Supports Kids with Cerebral Palsy: Gentle, Brain-Based Therapy in Montreal & France
Are you the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, watching them struggle with movements that seem effortless for other children? Maybe you've tried traditional therapies that focus on stretching, strengthening, or correcting their "problems," but you're left feeling like something's missing. What if there was a completely different way to help your child, one that sees their incredible potential rather than their limitations? NeuroMovement® offers exactly that: a gentle, bra

Joana Talafre
Oct 155 min read


Special Needs Montreal: 7 Mistakes You're Making with Traditional Therapy (And How Brain-Based Movement Changes Everything)
Are you a parent in Montreal watching your child struggle through yet another therapy session, wondering why progress feels so slow?...

Joana Talafre
Oct 35 min read


ABA vs. NeuroMovement®: Choosing Gentle, Brain-Based Support for Your Autistic Child
Are you a parent to an autistic child and feeling overwhelmed by choices? Most parents have already received some form of intervention,...

Joana Talafre
Oct 14 min read


🧠 The Sensory Reset: Why Every Neurodivergent Child Needs a Daily Sensory Diet
How layered sensory experiences can help autistic children and children with disabilities self-regulate and thrive If you’re parenting a...

Joana Talafre
May 13 min read


Unlocking the learning brain of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Are you parent to a child who has been diagnosed autistic or on the autism spectrum (ASD)? Are you looking for ways to help them become...

Joana Talafre
Apr 92 min read


NeuroSomatic Therapy Intensives Disrupt Old Patterns — Gently and Effectively
For many people, chronic pain or anxiety comes from long-standing, unconscious habits be they emotional patterns, movement, or posture,...

Joana Talafre
Mar 273 min read


ADHD and NeuroMovement: A Healthier Path to Attention and Focus
An increasing number of children are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD every year, and the number of children and teens taking medication is...

Joana Talafre
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Why Stimulation Isn’t Enough for Your Child with Special Needs
The NeuroMovement® approach to Functional Information As a parent of a child with special needs, you've probably heard advice about...

Joana Talafre
Nov 13, 20243 min read


A Sensory Enrichment Diet: A NeuroSomatic practice for every day stress
Your brain gets all its information through your senses. The way this information is integrated, analyzed and predicted determines how...

Joana Talafre
Oct 18, 20242 min read


The Science Behind Neuromovement and Its Impact on Children's Development
Neuromovement is a transformative approach for children with special needs. This groundbreaking modality is rooted in the understanding...

Joana Talafre
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Benefits of Neuromovement® for Children with Down Syndrome
If, like me, you are the lucky parent of a child with with Down syndrome, you probably have a desire to find ways to improve your child's...

Joana Talafre
Sep 10, 20233 min read


Unlock your child's learning with Anat Baniel Method® of NeuroMovement®
Is Neuromovement® right for my child? When my son with Down Syndrome was born, I refused to hear the prognoses served by the doctors and...

Joana Talafre
Jul 25, 20234 min read


Self-Care Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
It’s lot of work being a parent. And if you're the parent of a special needs child, sometimes it can seem overwhelming (and never-ending)....

Joana Talafre
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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