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Here is a note from one of our associates.  We believe in the ability to incorporate natural methods with the body.  This is one we’ve seen work more than once.  Here’s the account from Linda K.:

“I got this text about ten days ago …
            Cathy’s sister Mary fell on ice and cracked her skull. She is in the hospital fighting for her life. They have not been able to stop the bleeding.  Please pray.

I texted back…..
            Have anyone place hands on her.  Right hand on body, left hand perpendicular over top of the right hand and just stay there.  This is the TKM stop bleeding hold.

The next text in to me……
             Cathy wants to know how long to hold the position.

My next next text out…..
             Until the bleeding stops and then some.

The next text later that day to me…..
            Mary is doing so much better.  The bleeding has stopped!!

Mary went home two days later from the hospital.  All was well.

I do not usually check my phone while working with clients.  I had a young man working on a math test and I just felt the Lord’s tug to check my phone for messages.  What a great God we have.  What a great thing TKM is.”

Little Giant Steps has developed many programs utilizing the neuro-educational approach.  These programs not on teach the curriculum, but they are designed to develop improved connectivity between the brain and body by building new neuro-pathways for better neuro-efficiency.  As we say, “It’s in the wiring!”   See what our research from 2008-2009 school term shows:   

 This program is called Rapid Recall System.  It is a very quick and easy program to institute and even easier to carry out daily.  Actually, the teacher is only required to interact twice a day for two minutes.  It even allows for use of the system during typical “non-productive” times.  For instance, the class can be listening to the auditory portion of the daily program while the teacher can be taking roll or doing lunch rosters, etc.

For more information on this exceptional math facts supplemental program, see more details on the website:  Click Here

I ordered Math N More for my “just turned” 4 year old. This is the most incredible curriculum I’ve ever had!!  It almost makes me have “momma guilt” for not having it for my two older children. I also ordered ABC’s in a Flash and look forward to using it.     K. S. in Spring, TX

Math Facts In 10 Min. A Day

Teacher’s comments after only 8 weeks of use:  

“The teachers seem to like the Rapid Recall programs we have given them and are beginning to see some results. ” Alma Gutierrez—Principal            

 “I have students completing one minute drills that I didn’t think could.  This is surprising me!”  Candi Voyles—Grade 1

It’s true, learning disabilities are not a life sentence, as we’ve been reminded yet again by Augusta’s Mom, Carol Bolton. She wrote to tell us about the change in Augusta’s life, because of the neuro-education program from Little Giant Steps:   

My new favorite quote from Augusta on her birthday:  “Mommy, last year on my birthday, when I opened a book, it was just all a bunch of letters.  This year on my birthday, all of the letters have become words. Thanks Little Giant Steps!!”    Yea for Augusta! 

I thought I’d share a good resource for you and your child. As you know, we talk about auditory processing a great deal, because it is such a key to learning. If your auditory processing is low (which is more the case than not these days) you are affected globally – areas of reading, writing, comprehending, and motor skills. To increase auditory processing abilities, the activity must be “listening.” Here’s a great publication and CD for those important “listening” times. Remember, you or your child can listen while in the car, while playing on the floor – building castles or dressing up the dolls! Meet Axel. from our website:

1. Axel Galench Series – These wonderful CDs and books are written by Rooster Morris. Here’s what Jan Bedell has to offer on the subject: “Not since my 3rd grade teacher read us The Adventures of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle (dates me I know) have I been so entertained. Rooster Morris has hit a great balance between appeal to young children and subtle humor that keeps teens on their toes to catch it all. The main character Axle, inspires integrity, honesty and fundamental truths of good triumphing over evil. Rooster�s recordings are amazing as he depicts each cleverly named character with different voices. From my professional stand point, the recordings will accelerate reading abilities as children follow along in the book while Rooster skillfully dramatizes the written word.” Jan Bedell, Certified Neurodevelopmentalist. Jan suggests the following way to use these books and CD recordings to advance reading ability:
a. Have the child listen to the whole book on CD through twice.
b. On the third time through the child follows along in the book as the words are read on the CD.

2. Other books available with wonderful interactive computer games to help in the same manner are:

a. Dick & Jane – Dick & Jane In a Flash

b. First Steps – First Steps In A Flash

c. Info To Know – excellent listening to increase knowledge of the world around them (plus raise their auditory processing abilities!)

d. Be Positive – I must share what this parent said after her son began listening to this CD: “My son LIKES the Be Positive CD; as a matter of fact, he now seems to readily apologize for mistakes/misconduct–something he has NEVER been known to do. While we were talking a couple of weeks ago, he told me that something was “delightful”. (!!!) That sure brightened my day! (Need I point out that he never, ever has been known to say positive things–much less pleasant?!) I have also noted an improvement with willingness to cooperate and in a general sense, there is a slightly noticeable improvement in relationships with people… (Not constant, and not huge–but YAHOO!!) I hesitated to buy this CD because I didn�t want to waste my money, knowing how much my very-negative child would hate listening to it. I�m so glad I was wrong about this one!!!� E. W., Kerrville, TX 12/07

Special children with Special Needs bring so many wonderful things to us. Often when we least expect it, they can tell us things that only when we’ve had time to gain perspective, does the “light” go on. One of those teaching moments happened when my preschooler, who we would learn later, had severe Dyslexia. When I asked him about his struggle with his gross and fine motor skills, he replied, �I have trouble doing things because I have �fluffy hands�! It took me several years to figure out what he was telling me. When I became aware of The Neurodevelopmental Approach his �fluffy hands� mystery was solved. The only way he could describe the lack of sensation was to tell me what he experienced. I came to learn that crawling (which he didn�t do) is a crucial step in developing lower level brain organization. Without developing strong neuro-pathways which carry signals from his limbs to his brain, the registering of clear tactile messages wasn�t happening. Therefore his gross and find motor skills were �lagging.� He was suffering from Developmental Delays. I am glad to report it was not a life sentence! I learned how to help my child through brain stimulating activities that would create the much needed pathways and improve the communication between the brain and body. I am so grateful for The Neurodevelopmental Approach! My child is totally functional because of it! Find out more at http://www.littlegiantsteps.com/