Welcome to the Brain FUNdamentals Blog!
I began this blog in May 2020 while working as the Lead Coach and Educator at Brain Fit Academy Inc. Today, I’m excited to continue sharing my insights and experiences—only now, I’m writing from the perspective of my own company, Brain FUNdamentals LLC! While the name has changed, my passion for this work remains the same!
I Envy You
In this post, I speak for me (both from the past and in the present) but I also speak for others with whom this resonates. Often, it seems like the only people who understand what having a child with special needs is like- are those who also have a child with special needs.
I see you. I hear you. I'm on the journey along side you.
The Road Ahead
Yesterday, I wrote a blog post that was difficult for me to write, but also very real and honest to where I am right now. I wrote about how I still don't fully accept my son and his diagnosis.
What’s Next?
At Brain Fit, we don't want our clients to stay forever. We want there to be a last day. But that also begs the question- what's next? Once you finish integrating the reflexes, is that it? Is that when the last day happens?
I See Them Everywhere
You know how once someone points something out to you, you start to notice that thing everywhere? Like if they tell you about a certain street sign or a new type snack food. Once you know about it, you start to find it everywhere you look.
Confidence
"I don't know." My 8 year old client replied (with a shrug) when I asked him if he had any ideas for a goal for that day's session.
Sometimes it Just Doesn’t Seem to Stick
Imagine being in a boat. It could be a row boat, or a kayak or canoe. You choose- it doesn't matter. You're rowing and rowing as hard as you can and just aren't getting anywhere- or at least, not as far as you would like.
It Might be Different Than you Think
When families come to Brain Fit Academy, they tend to come with expectations about what changes they are hoping to see in their child. It's natural, of course. The reason why they came to Brain Fit in the first place is to help their child with their struggles. Those struggles might be anxiety or ADHD, dyslexia, learning challenges, sensory processing or a host of other things.
“My Brain and Body Aren’t Friends”
"My brain and body aren't friends. They don't like to say sorry to each other". This is what my six year old client said to me as we sat outside on the step. He had been having a difficult time during our session and this young child was trying to articulate a confusing concept to a six year old- that his brain and body don't feel connected.