Movement, The Brain and Learning - Stage 1

Movement, the Brain and Learning is a workshop designed for teachers, pre-school teachers, parents, students 14 years and over. 

Normally presented over two separate days, this workshop gives theoretical information and practical techniques and skills: 

Topics covered include:

• Reading
• Handwriting
• Concentration
• Behaviour and attention difficulties
• Hand eye coordination
• Spelling
• Concentration and sitting still
• Balance and posture
• Speech and language development
• Maths and times tables
• Taking notes from the board 
• Spatial and audio spatial awareness
• Vision Enhancement
• Co-ordination skills
• Cross-patterning
• Relieving stress

In the workshop we also present:

• an overview of the Primitive and Postural Reflexes (PPRs)
• a demonstration of the different reflexes
• their effect on our physical, emotional and mental development
• an understanding of the ‘flow’ and interconnectedness of the PPRs as each emerges, develops, ‘participates’ and then integrates
• there will be song and movement to re-inforce the information

Movement, the Brain and Learning is ideal for Inservice day/s for teachers and pre-school teachers. The above topics then become a menu from which individuals, schools and associations can choose for a specialised Inservice day or two.

 Primitive & Postural Reflexes - Stage 2

This is generally taught over two separate days and explores the following:

• More on Primitive & Postural Reflexes and their role in our development.
• Explanation and understanding of the movements generated by the reflexes.
• The effects that "unintegrated" reflexes have on posture, learning & development.
• Theory and practice of beanbag movements for integration.
• More fun with the beanbag exercises.
• More on the effect reflexes have on the learning styles.
• How reflexes influence early childhood development.

Prerequisite: Stage 1

           Moro                                ATNR                                Spinal Galant

Primitive & Postural Reflexes - Stage 3

For Practitioners. This is taught over four days. For a deeper discovery of how each reflex assists our development.

• Testing the muscle groups for the reflexes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the movements generated by the reflexes.
• The effects each reflex has on posture and learning when unintegrated.
• A further look at the impact of retained reflexes.
• Principles and concepts of Qi Qong.
• The effect reflexes have on learning styles.
• Using light, colour, sound & toning to integrate reflexes.
• The emotional component of the reflexes.
• How to work with electromagnetic fields.
• Vision and the reflexes.
• Even more tools to accelerate learning and integration.
• Procedures for balancing and integrating the reflexes.

Prerequisites: Stage 1 & 2

Brendan O'Hara undertakes a wide range of seminars both in Australia and overseas.  These  seminars are designed to enhance the learning abilities of children and adults, especially those who are experiencing difficulties. Brendan has designed a synthesis of many modalities to assist learning and improve general co-ordination.

Brendan says, “These seminars continue to evolve and are continually being updated with the most effective and pertinent techniques.”

Seminars are normally divided into the following age groups.

• Juniors and 8 – 13 year olds (a parent attends with the child)
  • Covers: reading, spelling, writing, concentration, co-ordination, memory
• Adults, 14 years and over
  • Covers: reading, spelling, writing, concentration, co-ordination, memory
  • Plus
    • Extra theory
    • Learning styles
    • Practical technicals for relieving pain
    • Headaches & neck pain
    • Upper & lower back pain                      
    • Posture and Learning
    • Vision and eyesight
    • Co-ordination for sport and ball handling skills
    • Early childhood development and how it affects leaning and co-ordination

The best things to come out of these seminars are a growing self-esteem and confidence – which by nature increase motivation and productivity.

Benefits include:

• Improving reading, writing and spelling skills
• Increased energy and relaxation
• Improved memory and concentration
• Harmony in the home
• Improved problem-solving skills
• Better mind/body co-ordination for sport and life
• Improved attitude to life, learning and business

For more than 20 years Brendan O'Hara has been positively impacting children's development. Brendan's Kindergarten sessions are for groups of up to 30 children and are accompanied by a teacheres and parents information evening.

In a fun, musical environment, children- and even adults can:

• improve concentration and focus
• increase self-esteem
• improve co-ordination and balance
• gain greater visual and spacial awareness
• calm "hyper" behaviour
• enhance readiness for primary school education 

Kindergarten teachers can give children on-going improvements by using these practical tools every day. Parents can help their children too by using the Children's Movement and Learning activities book and music CD at home.