The Afterschool 10-week Intensive Neurodevelopmental Program will begin January 23, 2012.
The program, which has been offered for seven years, is specifically designed to address the unique needs of 6 to 10 year old elementary students who are displaying delays and difficulties in their current academic setting. These children are in the early stages of their educational journey and can benefit the most from an intervention at this early age. The program is open to children residing in the Miami and surrounding counties.
The purpose of the after school program is to provide an innovative, proven and effective series of neurodevelopmental activities that are designed to improve neurological organization of each participant. As neurological organization improves academic performance will ultimately improve.
Anticipated outcomes may include improvements with focus, concentration, coordination, social skills, and academic performance and increased self-esteem.
According to Beverly Mikolajewski, Program Coordinator, it is so amazing when the children see their improvements and can identify those areas. The children, themselves, report that “School is better”, “My math and spelling grades are better”, “I am able to get my homework done without it being such a huge problem”, “I am happier”, and “I can read is better”.
The 10-week program will consist of 2-hour sessions per day, 4 days per week. Services will be provided in a group setting. The sessions are scheduled from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Monday through Thursday. With significant grant funding received, the entire program fee is $200. Registrations are currently being accepted.
Chase: 7yrs & 2nd grade
His grandmother describes the following about Chase: “My child has problems fitting in at school. This program has been so good for him. It is a positive experience giving him an opportunity to feel good about himself. Thank you!”
Aidan: 8yrs & 2nd grade
Parents state he is much more confident about his ability and feels good about his work. I have seen significant changes in him emotionally and academically this year. Thank you!
Marissa: 8yrs & 2nd grade
Marissa stated that she is able to keep her place when reading and she understands the words better. In addition, homework is easier and she is not getting upset.
Chasity: 9yrs. & 3rd grade
Her mother shared the following comments: We are very pleased with our daughter’s progress and believe it is largely due to her participation in the after school program! We are very grateful to have had the opportunity for her to participate!
With an increased self-confidence, Chasity stated that she is “way better at math” can pay attention better, “helps myself get under control”, “good reader” and home work is easier. Her hand writing has also improved.
Abby: 8yrs & 2nd grade
Comment from her teacher – seen improvement with her ability to focus, hand writing, improved memory and she is able to read aloud for slightly longer period of time as she does not get distracted as easily.
Chalen: 8yrs & 3rd grade
Feedback from his mother indicates that she has noticed some improvement in the following areas:
reading, coordination, attention span, staying on task, frustration level, small group situations, change in routine and verbal communication. His mother also mentioned the following changes which she says are “huge” for Chalen: in school he likes gym now, participating in class more and volunteering, interacting with the other students more and he realized when he was hit with the ball, during dodge ball, that it was an accident. At home, he has become more affectionate and caring, enjoys playing games and liked having the window down in the car.
Chalen stated that he does “a lot of fun stuff” and his behavior is “little bit better” – “I am not as mad”. Overall improvement was noted with his attention and anger.
