Integrated Learning Therapy uses a multidisciplinary, non-drug based approach to sensory integration and neuro-development through specific movement activities, and so helps to support and enhance learning effectiveness and social interaction. It is an individualised home based movement programme that believes in talking openly to the child and the parents about the every day struggles and difficulties that they face. It works to find the root cause for learning difficulties. 

The topics to be covered include:

■ An exploration of the interactive and interdependent nature of neurodevelopment;
■ Developmental delay and the importance of developmental milestones and Reflex integration;
■ How movement, supported by proper nutrition, organizes mental processing, influences the body’s biochemistry and helps mould the actual structure of the brain across the lifespan; 
■ Understanding that nothing stands alone, that systems are interactive, including outside as well as inside the body;
■ Why it is important, when delivering therapy, to respect the individual, including honouring unique sensitivities, and to view behaviours as communication;
■ How to recognise the signs of stress and their impact by applying the principle of Gentle Enhancement™ to support and thereby strengthen stressed systems, so they do not shut down; and
■ How programmes influence all forms of learning: academic, language, motor/fine motor skills, social interaction.

As a keynote speaker, Rachel Schumacher (Certified ILT Practitioner, HANDLE®Screener I T E C diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, I T E C Diploma in Reflexology, I T E C Diploma in sports studies)
 
Rachel Schumacher has worked actively with children in the sports industry in Hong Kong for 12 years, from running sports curriculum's and classes to outdoor physical education camps.

Acquiring a vast understanding and in depth knowledge both personally and professionally about the importance of movement for the health and well being of the brain and body, she also noticed a constant and significant connection between the brain and body regarding movement and learning. 

Having a natural interest in the mind and body connection, and the concept that learning is not all in the head, her passion of working with children and believing that every individual deserves the chance to achieve to the best of their ability, inspired and made her determined to dig deeper to find the ROOT CAUSE OF LEARNING DIFFICULTIES.

Convinced that an eco-systemic and practical approach was called for, she trained and studied with Professor Shirley Kokot in South Africa, and is a certified Integrated Learning Therapy practitioner and HANDLE®Screener.

Please register direct through Balance Health and call 3520 2298.

For enquiries, please contact Balance Health, 3520 2298 or email santi@balancehealth.com.hk. Please call Santi Chan for additional information or questions.