Dynamic Pathways , a Family Resource and Child Education Center , believes all children , regardless of their special need or diagnosis , have the ability to become mindful , engaged learners ; someone who is capable of making decisions , solving problems , and communicating with others . Our program
methodologies are influenced by the Relationship Development Intervention ( RDI ) Program & the Dynamic Intelligence Curriculum created by Dr . Steven Gutstein , as well as the mind development programs pioneered by Dr . Daniel Siegel from the MindSight Institute .
When children and families participate in our program , they acquire the skills and abilities to make mindful , thoughtful decisions . They learn to emotionally regulate themselves to be a part of family routines and social settings . Children learn how to learn , both academically and socially . Children become apprentices to their parents , so they can see the world through their eyes and learn the appropriate morals and values of their family . In addition , parents acquire valuable tools on how to work through obstacles and difficult behaviors in everyday situations . Parents are offered ongoing support from Dynamic Pathways staff to understand daily successes their child is experiencing , as well as , the necessary knowledge to discuss and troubleshoot obstacles when they arise .
Children who experience success with our program are observed to be happier and more thoughtful children who make appropriate decisions when challenged academically and socially . As a result , they exhibit less aggressive and / or inappropriate behaviors both at home and in social settings . Our program is located in O ’ Fallon MO , just outside St . Louis . We work with families globally . Those unable to meet in person receive services via an online system .
www . dynamicpathwaysllc . com 1662 Bryan Road O ’ Fallon , MO 63368 Phone : 636-980-1286
Most of us are either visual or auditory learners . But when these two senses are not enough , you may need to physically show an individual where the tongue , lips , and jaw should go for speech and feeding skills . The Z-Vibe is an ideal tool to help you do so , as it provides targeted tactile cues within the oral cavity . It can also be turned on to vibrate ! The smooth , gentle vibration " wakes up " the mouth and can help increase oral awareness , decrease mouth stuffing , reduce drooling , decrease oral defensiveness and texture aversions , and more . Vibration can also be very calming , soothing , and organizing , especially for sensory seekers who crave oral input . There are over 35 different tip attachments available from spoons to brushes to animals and more , which offer a vast range of sensory input .
For more information on the Z-Vibe , please visit our blog and website at www . ARKTherapeutic . com
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