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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