NeuroMovement® News and Resources

If you've spent time in therapy rooms, you've probably seen it: the same exercise, repeated over and over. Ten leg lifts. Twenty arm reaches. Endless reps of the same movement, day after day, week after week. And maybe you've wondered: Is this really working? My child seems to zone out halfway through. You're not imagining it. And you're definitely not alone. This week, we're busting the first myth in our 4-part series: the belief that repetition creates learning. It's one o

The Puzzle That Changed Everything You're sitting at the kitchen table. Your child is trying to put together a simple puzzle, just six pieces. You've watched them do harder things before. But today, the pieces won't cooperate. Their hand hovers, uncertain. They rotate a piece the wrong way. Again. Frustration builds. Tears follow. You wonder: Why is this so hard? Here's what no one told you: this isn't about the puzzle. It's not about focus, effort, or intelligence. It's abo

Is your child struggling with coordination, focus, or emotional regulation despite months of traditional therapy? You might be surprised to learn that the root of these challenges could trace back to something that happened in their first year of life: or even before they were born. Primitive reflexes that should have naturally integrated during early development may still be active in your child's nervous system, creating a cascade of difficulties that affect everything fro

Are you wondering why your child with special needs seems to learn differently? Or maybe you've heard therapists mention "neuroplasticity" and wondered what it actually means for your family's daily life? Here's something that might surprise you: development, learning, and neuroplasticity aren't three separate things happening in your child's brain: they're the same process, just viewed from different angles. Understanding this connection can transform how you support your c

If you're watching other children your child's age walk confidently while your little one is still working toward this milestone, you're not alone. Many parents of children with special needs find themselves asking: "When will my child walk?" or "What can I do to help?" The journey to walking is more complex than it appears: and far more fascinating than most people realize. Walking isn't simply about building leg muscles or practicing steps. It's actually about brain organiz

Childhood anxiety is rising. Today, about 1 in 10 children ages 3–17 are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and among teens, it’s closer to 1 in 6. Rates have climbed notably since 2016, making anxiety one of the most common concerns families bring to pediatric care. (Sources: National Survey of Children’s Health; CDC.) What does anxiety feel like for a child? It can show up as: A tight chest, tummy aches, or “butterflies” that won’t settle A racing mind full of what-ifs tha

Are you watching your child struggle with motor milestones while traditional therapy approaches feel like you're hitting a wall? Maybe you've been through months of repetitive exercises, countless therapy sessions, and still find yourself wondering why progress feels so slow or inconsistent. If you're a parent in Montreal: or anywhere: feeling frustrated with your child's motor development journey, you're not alone. Whether your child has autism, cerebral palsy, a genetic dis

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

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

Are you a parent in Montreal watching your child struggle through yet another therapy session, wondering why progress feels so slow? You're not alone. Many families find themselves caught in cycles of traditional therapies that, despite good intentions, miss the fundamental piece of the puzzle: how your child's brain actually learns . As parents, we want to help our children thrive. When we see them struggling with movement, communication, or daily tasks, we naturally turn to

Are you a parent to an autistic child and feeling overwhelmed by choices? Most parents have already received some form of intervention, whether at school or in therapy settings, that is based on ABA. Media and occupational therapists tout ABA as the be all and end all of methods to help children with special needs "function" . My own son has experienced a program based on ABA.   I didn't like it.  Here's why, and here's a comparison of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and Neu

How layered sensory experiences can help autistic children and children with disabilities self-regulate and thrive If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child—whether they are autistic, have ADHD, sensory processing challenges, or a developmental disability—you’ve likely noticed that certain moments in the day feel chaotic, shut down, or “too much.” You might be asking: Why does getting dressed cause meltdowns? Why is bedtime so hard, even when they’re tired? Why do they seek

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...

For many people, chronic pain or anxiety comes from long-standing, unconscious habits be they emotional patterns, movement, or posture,...

An increasing number of children are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD every year, and the number of children and teens taking medication is...

The NeuroMovement® approach to Functional Information As a parent of a child with special needs, you've probably heard advice about "stimulating" your child’s brain to support their development. Flashcards, lights, sounds, muscle "exercise", and even apps designed to “wake up” the brain are common recommendations. While these tools can play a role in development, they often miss a key ingredient: relevance . The brain doesn’t just need stimulation—it needs functional informat

Your brain gets all its information through your senses. The way this information is integrated, analyzed and predicted determines how your brain organizes its response to your environment. Think about it: when you feel stressed or anxious, this is your brain organizing a response to a perceived stressor, threat or aggression. Whether that stressor, threat or aggression is real or imagined - past, present or future - does not matter to your brain. This Neurosomatic practic

Neuromovement is a transformative approach for children with special needs. This groundbreaking modality is rooted in the understanding of neuroplasticity, offering hope and tangible progress to families facing unique challenges. I can attest to the profound impact it has on the development of these extraordinary children. Neuroplasticity , the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, is at the core of neuromovement . Dr. Norman Doidge, a renown

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...

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 medical establishment. They said “he may never…(walk/talk/be potty trained)” or “he will never…” do this or that, you name it. Among the “therapies” we were advised to use, none of them seemed to help him develop to his full potential – a potential that, it seemed, only I could see. Worse, some of them seemed to do him harm! Physio was pai