Andrea Perry

I believe that every child has the desire and potential to learn and achieve. My mission is to help my clients get the results they want by unlocking their potential. Since I founded STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING in 2009, I have assisted people struggling with diverse challenges both in Canada and abroad. I take a gentle remedial approach that is based on neuroscience. My evaluations get to the root causes of challenges. Then I develop an individualized program that helps the b...ody and brain work together more efficiently to support learning. A few minutes of daily practice over time brings lasting change. It is so rewarding to see children become able to read, write, pay attention, self-regulate, overcome anxiety and interact socially. If you are concerned that your child is not achieving and learning to the best of his or her ability, I encourage you to contact me for a free consultation to learn more about what I do and the science behind it. I am here to help. Email: [email protected] Phone: 506-323-8727

I am pleased to introduce you to Janice, one of my HANDLE colleagues who is also an Irlen provider. Irlen Syndrome is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. Irlen Syndrome may cause reading problems, headaches, light sensitivity and some behaviours associated with Autism and ADHD. LUNCH N LEARN is at 1 PM EDT/ 2 PM Atlantic time

This seven-minute video by a seven year old girl from Australia reveals the Power of Peek-a-Boo. She explains why children need connection for building trust and for brain and social development. https://www.ted.com//molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thri

Social-Emotional Health of Going Back to School August, 2021 A series of webinars with Aura Carlson The energy and focus put into preparing our children (and ourselves) for going back to school is upon us!... Due to the pandemic, children are experiencing a lot of social anxiety, worry, and setbacks in child development. Aura is offering a webinar series to address how to support children at different ages through these adjustments. Parents will be offered an understanding of how to support their child through the shift of environments. Plus lunch ideas for each age group! https://www.auracarlson.com/upcoming-webinars Aura is a HANDLE Screener in Pennsylvania. For fifteen years, she has worked with children and families in homes, schools, and community settings. She has a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, seven years’ experience as a childcare provider, M.S in Integrative Nutrition and is a Certified Health Coach. She is passionate about educating and nourishing families.

Summary: The resting brain repeatedly and rapidly replays faster memories of what a person has recently learned and practised. The more a person replays the memory during rest, the better they become during subsequent sessions where they practice their newly learned skill.

When children are expected to perform beyond their developmental level, they may become discouraged, frustrated, begin to 'hate' school, and lose confidence in themselves.

Here is a recent study about Primitive Reflexes and the improvements seen after Reflex Integration Intervention.

This interview with Sally Goddard Blythe, who wrote the book Reflexes, Learning and Behavior, is absolutely worth listening to for parents, teachers, psychologists, therapists and medical professionals. It offers an understanding of why children may not be learning and achieving, as well as possible causes of many challenging behaviors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnnbyxs10lQ

Recommended reading for Autism Awareness Month The Fabric of Autism by Judith Bluestone "Judith Bluestone, who herself triumphed over the challenges of autism, understands the reality faced by individuals on the autism spectrum and by their families. From her work as an advocate, teacher, therapist, and lecturer, she created the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency (HANDLE), and later established The HANDLE Institute in Seattle, WA. At seminars and co...nferences around the world, Bluestone has presented her paradigm for understanding human functioning, and has published widely on behavioral and learning challenges. In 2004, Bluestone received a national Jefferson Award and the prestigious Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for creating HANDLE and sharing it worldwide. The Fabric of Autism presents tools and insights from Bluestone's acclaimed and groundbreaking paradigm." "In The Fabric of Autism, Bluestone gives us breathtaking insights into the workings of the mind, especially the autistic mind. Only someone with the inquisitive mind of a scientist, a heart full of compassion, and the first-hand knowledge of how autism feels could have written this book." - Mary Sinclair, LMT, Author of Pediatric Massage Therapy See more

If you experience anxiety, you are not alone. There is hope and help. Just ask.

I recently read an article from Neuroscience News entitled, ‘How the Brain Reads Music: The Evidence for Musical Dyslexia’. It made me think about my own experience. I began taking piano lesson when I was seven years old. I loved music and began singing before I could talk, but playing the piano was very difficult for me. I would practise my pieces diligently, making numerous mistakes, so it was quite frustrating when my little five year old sister would sit down and play my ...Continue reading

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SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness Week When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditions, organizations and clubs. But when you have a child with certain differences, thi...s is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike. This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness. For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people. Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface. Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!! If you choose, please copy and paste this in honour of all children who are deemed "different". Our world would be far less beautiful without them.