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Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

Your Never Gonna Believe This Trick To Help Struggling Readers Improve Decoding

For many children who struggle with decoding and reading, one of the biggest hurdles is recognizing the most minor details in letters. Often, these are the differences between letters like b and d or g and q—two pairs of letters that are easily confused. When young readers fail to notice the tiny differences in the squiggly and straight lines of each character, it can slow down their progress in decoding words and reading fluency dramatically. But there’s a fun and effective way to address this issue: through games that train kids to focus on and notice details in images.

One Thing Many Struggling Readers Have in Common

Specialists have found that children struggling to decode and read fluently have something in common, less activity in the parts of the left hemisphere of the brain that are responsible for reading. Noticing detail is a left hemisphere function and can be stimulated to higher efficiency and detail recognition. Try it for a few weeks and see the difference. Even a fun game like the free download below can increase their ‘attention to detail’. It is fun but stimulates that part of their brain responsible for seeing tiny differences and details in things.

Reading Decoding Challenge When Small Detail Isn’t Recognized

Struggling readers often face difficulties when it comes to distinguishing between letters that look alike. This is especially true for letters such as b and d, which are mirror images of each other, or g and q, which have a similar shape but are reversed. These visual similarities can easily lead to confusion, making it harder for children to read words correctly.

The problem is compounded when children need to recognize these letters quickly while reading. If they confuse b with d, or g with q, it can affect their ability to decode words correctly, making reading a frustrating experience. Understanding the differences between all letters, though small, is a critical skill that all readers need to develop.

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    Why Small Details Matter in Reading Decoding

    The ability to notice small details isn’t just about recognizing the differences between similar-looking letters. It’s a foundational skill that helps readers decode words and make sense of what they read. When children can distinguish between the wavy and straight lines in each character, sounding out words can improve greatly and help the word stick in their memory better.

    This focus on detail helps children become more accurate and confident readers. By training kids to pay attention to the smallest differences in letters, they gain a better understanding of how to decode words efficiently, which ultimately helps them become more fluent readers. The ability to recognize these fine distinctions leads to fewer mistakes and smoother reading overall.

    Using Games to Improve Reading Decoding

    One of the best ways to help children develop better reading decoding is through detail oriented games. Not only are games enjoyable, but they also provide a low-pressure environment where kids can practice repeatedly without feeling stressed. Games designed to improve letter recognition help children focus on the small differences that make each letter unique. Here are a few types of games that can help:

    1. Big Picture vs. Detail: Show the child a picture of a bigger area like a forest or a cityscape and ask what they see. After listening to their response, prompt them to notice smaller things, like the bird in the tree. Then prompt them to notice even smaller detail like the wing on the bird, or the pattern on the bird’s wing. This stimulates the detail part of their brain. Do this over with the same picture in the coming days and add new pictures. Notice how quickly they start to notice tiny details. After a couple of days, you can incorporate it into letter recognition activities.
    2. Letter Sorting Activities: In this game, children are given a collection of letters and asked to sort them into groups. For example, they might group b, d, p, and q together, focusing on the small differences in shape that distinguish each letter. Sorting letters helps kids become more aware of the unique characteristics of each one.
    3. Matching Games: A simple but effective game is matching letters that look similar. For example, children can match b with d, and p with q. This game challenges kids to identify small differences in letter shapes, improving their ability to recognize these differences in actual reading situations.
    4. Find the Difference Puzzles: This classic game can be adapted for letter recognition by showing two images of a letter or word with slight differences. The child’s goal is to find those differences. This helps sharpen their visual discrimination skills, enabling them to pick up on small details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
    5. Letter Hunts: A letter hunt involves searching for a specific letter in a pile of other letters. This game encourages children to focus on the distinct characteristics of each letter, helping them to become more familiar with subtle variations in letter shapes as they encounter them in words.

    Why Games Are Effective for Struggling Readers

    Games offer a fun, hands-on approach to learning that encourages kids to engage with the material. By playing these types of games, children practice recognizing small details repeatedly, helping them build both skills and confidence in their ability to read accurately.

    The repetitive nature of games also plays a key role in reinforcing the recognition of small details. The more children play, the more likely they are to internalize the visual differences between letters, eventually recognizing them automatically as they read. Games also provide instant feedback, which can help children learn from mistakes in a constructive way rather than feeling frustrated or discouraged.

    Conclusion

    Helping struggling readers focus on the small details that make letters distinct is a key step toward improving their reading skills. Whether it’s understanding the difference between b and d, or g and q, training children to notice these subtle variations can significantly improve their ability to read accurately and fluently. Games that focus on these details not only make the process enjoyable but also help build a strong foundation for reading success. By incorporating fun and interactive games into reading practice, children can sharpen their focus, boost their confidence, and become more capable readers.

    Why Do Primitive Reflexes Return

    Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

    I have been asked why some primitive reflexes return after doing integration therapies. Also, why do some reflexes seem to get stronger before improving while doing the integration therapies?  I did some research because I was curious about it too. Previously, I had a daughter who showed no signs of the Landau until I got further into integrating her Moro. Then the Landau became very apparent and noticeable.

    Primitive Reflexes Return During Integration

    In researching this, I spoke to one of the greatest minds of our time on the subject, Dr. Robert Melillo. He uses and studies primitive reflex integration. As a matter of fact, he has for over 25 years now. Several studies have been done on his work that I will reference below for anyone who wants to get to know his work better. I learned from him and others that they can appear to increase while integrating properly.

    Many children who have present primitive reflexes do not feel their own body well and have lower sensory responses. Therefore, physical or audible triggers, such as the ones we use to trigger a reflex response when testing, will not produce much response in their body at first. However, as they start to integrate those reflexes and their brains start to connect and respond on a higher level, there is a greater response to the triggers.

    As a result, many take this higher response to the stimuli as a worsening primitive reflex response and discontinue their work. This is unfortunate because the integration exercises are often doing exactly what they should be doing, creating higher function in the brain and body. Therefore, many reflex integrations are discontinued when they should have persevered a little longer and seen them fully integrated.

    The Exception

    However, there are times when a reflex becomes stronger to a slight degree. This happens when doing hemispheric integration to the wrong side. In hemispheric integration, the clinician uses sensory stimulation to one side of the brain to help with an underactive hemisphere.  It is important when doing one-sided stimulation to get it right. If the clinician mistakenly diagnoses the child with an underactive left side, further stimulation to the right side can increase the reflex. If he is correct in the side he stimulates, there will be an immediate reduction in the response to the reflex trigger. This is shown beautifully in this YouTube video wherein Dr. Robert Melillo was recorded showing this example after one of his conferences. Check it out.

    Primitive Reflex Integration

    Primitive Reflexes Reappear After Integration

    Some have seen primitive reflexes reappear after complete integration. This can have several answers.

    First, were they truly and completely integrated? Many see them diminish and parents stop the therapy shortly after. They can become almost unnoticeable during integration. We do the exercises for an additional month after there is no sign of them.

    Second, it helps to look at the person as a whole. What were other struggles in their life? Were they ADHD, Autistic, ADD, had Sensory issues? Are those worsening again as well? This is a clear picture as to the health of the neurological connections in the brain. My daughter with ADHD did great for a couple of years after integration and hemispheric stimulation. As she approached puberty, she seemed to be having some of her old problems again.

    I had to revisit some of the reflexes and hemispheric integration exercises again. This was explained to me in this way: The underactive or overactive neurons that contributed to the initial issues may have become slightly under or overactive again as the brain matured. This caused some underconnectivity in the brain and allowed some re-appearance of symptoms again. Even though it was on a much lower level, it did need some follow up treatment.

    Third, and less common. In some children and adults, there is true brain degeneration or damage that will cause the return of reflexes. Such is the case with stroke, dementia, seizure disorders that cause brain damage or other brain degenerative diseases. Furthermore, trauma to the brain, such as injury or abuse, can also cause a reappearance of the reflexes.

    Conclusion

    With this said, reappearance of the reflexes should only happen in isolated circumstances. In other words, if integration is done correctly and completely, they are usually gone for good. If you’re a clinician who sees reappearance of reflexes a lot, try doing the exercises longer and use different methods of testing after a few months of exercise.

    Check Out Our Primitive Reflex Integrtion Training

    Harvard Study on Dr. Robert Melillo’s Melillo Method which includes primitive reflex integrtion

    Persistent Childhood Primitive Reflex Reduction Effects on Cognitive, Sensorimotor, and Academic Performance in ADHD Dr. Melillo and Dr. Leisman 2020

    Resources on Primitive Reflex Integrtion

    Primitive Reflexes All Physical Therapists Should Know About

    Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

    Primitive Reflex Integration for your physical therapy patients can make a world of difference in a short time. Primitive Reflexes have been found to cause neurological underdevelopment which affects the body’s movement, behavior, development, vision and sensory processing. Find out what they are and how to Integrate Primitive Reflexes.

    What are They?

    Primitive Reflexes are the special reflexes that develop in the brain stem before birth. This set of involuntary Primitive Reflexes help the baby with positioning in the womb, birthing, the first breath of life, feeding, urination etc. Most of these Primitive Reflexes go away through the first year of life as higher functions of the brain and muscle control develop.

    If the reflexes remain, they interfere with the neurological organization of the brain which causes learning, behavioral, social, sensory and health problems. These remaining reflexes are unnoticed muscle movements in older children and adults that would not normally be noticed if one did not know what to look for. They cause ongoing issues until they are solved through exercises.

    Primitive Reflex Testing

    Retained Primitive Reflexes Spinal Galant Integration
    Retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex integration
    Retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Integration
    retained landau reflex integration

    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Labyrinthine Reflex

    Retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Landau Reflex

    Retained Rooting Reflex Integration
    Retained Palmar Reflex Integration
    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
    Retained Moro Reflex Integration

    Retained Rooting Reflex

    Retained Palmar Reflex

    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Moro Reflex

    What Can Be Done?

    If any of them remain past 12 months, they are called Retained Primitive Reflexes and they are a problem. There are simple exercises that can solve each one. This process is called Integrating Primitive Reflexes. Once they are integrated through these little exercises, many Learning Disabilities, Behavioral, Sensory Disorders, and health issues disappear or are greatly improved. You need to check for each of them, even if your child is not displaying the usual symptoms. If one remains unnoticed, it slows improvement in cognitive function. We will soon be adding information on Retained Babinski Reflex.

    Symptoms when Primitive Reflexes Remain:

    Because Primitive Reflexes start at the base of the brain. Functions that try to develop above them don’t wire properly. It can cause or contribute to:

    Autism

    Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Asperger’s

    Hemispheric Imbalance

    Sensory Disorders

    Hyper Activity

    ADHD

    Speech Disorders

    Social Disorders

    Asthma

    Dyslexia

    Dysgraphia

    Dyscalculia

    Immune Problems

    Other Health Issues

    Other Learning Disabilities

    This is the first thing to check for. They can solve a multitude of problems. Other therapies or Brain Stimulation such as Hemispheric Integration Therapy, work best if Retained Primitive Reflexes are integrated or are being exercised first or at the same time.

     

    How did this happen?

    There are many children and adults that for one reason or another still have one or more Primitive Reflexes remaining. Some causes may include a traumatic birth, lack of “tummy time”, too much time laying in seaters or swings, induced labor, and traumatic C-Section birth. Most of the time, there is not a known reason.

    Fear not. These are simple assessments and exercises that can be done 10 minutes per day for a few months. Then stimulate the other brain functions with these cognitive exercises and the Disabilities often go away or symptoms improve amazingly. Click on the individual pictures above to see the tests and exercises.

     

     

    Make Moving With Your Child On The Autism Spectrum A Breeze With These Tips

    Posted onAuthorJenny Wise

    Moving to a new home takes a lot of careful planning, no matter what the circumstances are. But when your child is on the autism spectrum, there are several important considerations to make before the big day. Ensuring your new home is safe and accessible for your child is one; taking steps to keep her happy and comfortable during the moving process is another.

    It can be overwhelming to take on these tasks while you’re also cleaning and preparing to pack, so Solve Learning Disabilities shares these resources that can benefit your entire family before and after the move. Then, think about your child’s specific needs and how you can ensure that the new house meets them.

    Think safety and accessibility

    Every individual on the autism spectrum has different abilities and needs; your child might require a quiet space to relax and de-stress, or a room where she can play with sensory toys. She might have a tendency to wander, necessitating security devices on doors and windows as well as a lack of stairs.

    When looking for the perfect home, it can be helpful to consider things like proximity to therapists or doctors, your child’s school, and fun attractions or events. You can also look for local classes or groups that will help your child thrive. Talk about the possibility of making new friends to get her excited about the changes, and look for resources to help enhance your child’s social skills.

    Of course, it’s rare to find a home or neighborhood that meets every single item on your checklist, so think about ways you can make inexpensive updates or small modifications that are within your price range. Research homes in your target area to find out how much they’re going for so you’ll have a good idea of what to expect.

    Once you’ve chosen the area where you’d like to live, it’s time to start shopping for mortgages. It’s best to get preapproved for a mortgage before looking at a home so you’ll know exactly how much you can spend. Keep in mind that you can lower your monthly mortgage payments by putting more down.

    Keep communication open

    Many children find moving to be stressful, but it helps if you keep communication open about what they can expect throughout the process. Show your child pictures of the new house or visit it together if possible. Talk about the process of packing and emphasize the fact that their belongings will accompany them to your new home; it may even be helpful to allow her to help with packing, as long as it’s safe to do so. Try to keep routines the same each day to prevent anxiety. If your child is having a hard time with the idea of the move, you might look for an episode of a favorite television show or a movie that deals with the process in a relatable way.

    Consider your options

    One great option to help with outbursts and behavior is to consider primitive reflex integration. It is simple exercises that help eliminate the reflexes that should have disappeared by age one. May children with Autism still have some remaining well after the age of five. 

    There are several ways to get started with a move, so it’s wise to think about all your options in order to limit stress. Hiring a moving service can ensure that the packing and moving process go off without a hitch, and it will also free up some of your time so you can focus on helping your child get acclimated while staying safe. There are several factors that determine the cost of the service, such as the distance of the move and the day of the week your belongings will be loaded and delivered; use resources like Angi to help you find the perfect moving company for your budget and needs.

    Moving is a big job, from the planning to the packing, and it often requires a lot of patience. Practice self-care to prevent burnout, give yourself plenty of time to complete tasks and create a checklist to stay organized throughout the process. Think about how you can involve your child from the beginning in order to ease any stress or anxieties she may have.

    Photo via Pexels

    Medication Free Interventions for Childhood ADHD

    Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

    Managing ADHD can be challenging, especially in childhood. Struggling to regulate one’s energy levels and focus can often be misinterpreted as unruly behavior, which can leads to kids getting into trouble for something out of their control.

    Fortunately, the CDC reports that approximately three in four children with various types and forms of ADHD now receive treatment. While medication is given depending on the severity of cases, interest in medication-free interventions has also grown in recent years. Medication-free strategies focus on behavioral adjustments more than neurochemical or hormonal changes. These are worth considering for a more holistic view of ADHD treatment.

    Positive Parenting



    Positive parenting is an approach that some parents may implement for children with ADHD. It aims to be sensitive to a child’s individual needs while tackling the challenges that require empathy and respect from your child. One aspect of positive parenting is providing positive attention, which focuses on giving children healthy doses of quality time and attention. It results in fewer behavioral issues like whining, repeatedly asking questions, and bothering siblings. It also fosters a better relationship with your child, so positive consequences such as praise become much more effective. Furthermore, kids respond better to disciplinary measures such as time-outs when they receive consistent “time in.” This can be accomplished without medication, and when done right, it is an effective way to manage ADHD symptoms.

    Organization



    Organization is one skill that people with ADHD struggle with, which is why it is best to master it as early as childhood. In author John Ratey’s classic book Driven to Distraction, he and his co-author offer plenty of valuable first-person insight. The tools presented are useful for both children and adults, particularly when it comes to depending on someone to stay organized. Keeping a healthy and collaborative relationship with your child will reduce stress at school and at home.

    Whether it’s keeping assignments in a notebook or keeping study areas at home free of clutter, getting organized is key to make the day a little easier for children. By instilling and reinforcing organizational skills (where your child may struggle), you are empowering them to reciprocate in their areas of strength, whether that’s pouring energy into a big project or finding creative solutions to problems.

    Meditation



    Meditation may seem like an unorthodox treatment, but it can be quite effective at training cognitive skills to improve attention and focus. Practices that involve meditating, breathwork, and yoga can all cultivate traits that can help develop awareness, neuroplasticity, and overall wellbeing.

    If you’re not too convinced about the benefits of these practices, read Dr. Sue Morter’s The Energy Codes, which is a seven-step guide grounded in neurobiology and energy medicine to promote deep healing. With this in mind, try doing yoga as a family or teaching your child basic mindfulness techniques, particularly when he or she starts to feel stressed or overwhelmed. These are healthy coping mechanisms they can develop early on and use later in life.

    Diet



    Another medication-free intervention that is easy to do for your child is changing up their diet. Certain foods, additives, and preservatives may increase hyperactive behavior in some children. It is best to eat whole foods, particularly protein, complex carbohydrates, and omega-3 fatty acids instead. Avoiding carbonated beverages and sugary juices can also avoid an exacerbation of symptom. If you’re not sure what is causing triggers for your child, then an elimination diet may help you determine what is best for them.

    Primitive Reflex Integration

    Testing for and integrating the neonatal Primitive Reflexes has proven very beneficial, which our post discusses at length on Solving Learning Disabilities.



    It’s important to understand that ADHD treatments are not limited to medication. How a child is encouraged to live their life can have serious consequences on how they manage their condition. Parents can help the most by considering both.

    How To Fight Nature Deficit Disorder and Get Kids Outside

    Posted onAuthorLin Buckner

    How to Fight Nature-Deficit Disorder and Get Kids Outside

     

    Author Richard Louv first coined the term “nature-deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods. Since then, it has become more than just a buzzword, referring to the adverse effects of disconnecting from nature that affect the physical and mental health of many people, including kids, today. And while it’s yet to be recognized as a legitimate medical diagnosis, there’s little doubt that the problem exists and must be remedied.

     

    Recognizing if your child has nature-deficit disorder is easy enough, as well. If your kids rarely clock in outdoor time, preferring instead to stay inside and play with their electronic devices, chances are they already have it or are very susceptible to it. It’s your job as a parent to understand the implications of such a disorder and take action to reverse its effects. Here are some resources to guide you courtesy of Solve Learning Disabilities.

     

    Why Your Kids Need Outdoor Time

     

    Learn about the benefits of getting your children outdoors and what they’re at risk for if they spend too much time inside.

     

    An Interview With Richard Louv About the Need to Get Kids Out Into Nature

    10 Reasons Why Being in Nature Is Good for You and Your Kids

    Being in Nature as a Kid Is Linked to Better Mental Health in Adulthood

    5 Ways Nature Benefits Children with Special Needs

     

    Backyard Fun

     

    There’s no need to venture far away from home for your children to enjoy the benefits of spending more time outdoors.

     

    26 Outdoor Sensory Activities for Kids

    9 Fun Springtime Activities That Sneak in Some Learning, Too

    How to Create a Backyard Adventure Playground

    Astronomy for Beginners: How to Get Started with Stargazing

     

    Looking for Adventure

     

    To truly immerse your kids in nature, plan a fun and educational trip!

     

    The Ultimate Guide to Camping With Kids

    A Day at the Beach: Deep Learning for a Child

    Tips for Teaching Wildlife Conservation for Kids

     

    Ultimately, it’s not such a difficult mandate to think of fun, nature-centric, and often-educational activities that will compel kids to put down their gadgets and head outside. As a bonus, you can get some valuable family quality time out of it, too. If that’s not a win-win situation, we don’t know what is!

     

    Helping Students With Disabilities Overcome Online Learning Struggles

    Posted onAuthorLin Buckner

    There’s no doubt about it — children across the country are struggling with the transition from learning in classrooms to learning at home. Students who are living with learning disabilities can be particularly vulnerable to these changes, which can lead to rising tensions at home and more pressure for both teachers and parents.

    If your child is having a hard time adjusting, know that you do have options, including putting these recommendations from Solve Learning Disabilities to work to improve your home, organize your routine, and unlock your child’s online learning potential.

    Reduce Stress Around The Home

    Online learning can be incredibly stressful for students who have special needs. Some of these children will have a hard time paying attention to online lectures, while others may develop behavior issues because they are stressed out by the changes in their daily routine.

    You can support your child by creating a schedule that provides structure while also allowing for some flexibility. For instance, your child may need more frequent brain breaks in order to stay focused or prevent meltdowns.

    Reducing stress triggers in your home could also help. You may not realize it, but a home that is cluttered or messy can make you and your children feel anxious and more stressed. You can lessen these feelings by tidying up, decluttering, and perhaps letting in fresh air.

    Create a Sensory-Friendly Environment

    Many children who are living with disabilities also have sensory processing issues that can make learning at home more difficult. These children may have a harder time communicating online. Being able to use keyboards to type into chat boxes or use text-speech tech may help.

    You’ll also want to make changes to ensure that the space where your child is learning at home is sensory-friendly. Know that these changes don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, removing clutter from this space and your entire home is one way to help your child feel more secure.

    Other changes can help, as well, like adding sensory-friendly fabrics to the learning area. You could also adjust the lighting to make your child feel at ease. Just be sure to discuss these changes with your child. You can even encourage them to help!

    Look for Learning Opportunities Outside

    Backyard projects are another fun and interactive way to enhance your child’s online education. There are endless ideas available online to help you put together engaging science experiments your child is sure to love. Plus, many of these activities are sensory-friendly.

     You could brew elephant toothpaste using simple household ingredients, or you could help your child start a nature journal. Most of these projects are budget-friendly, as well.

     For children who are on the spectrum, growing a garden is another wonderful way to learn while connecting with nature! As you measure out space, your child can learn about math. Then he/she can learn about science by caring for plants and helping them grow.

    Discuss Special Needs With Teachers

    If your child is struggling right now, know that educators are aware of the unique challenges that their students with learning disabilities are facing when learning at home. Many teachers are more than happy to send individual emails or packets of printed materials to these children.

     Hopefully, your school already has such measures in place. If your child isn’t already receiving accommodations, you can always ask for them. While speaking with teachers can be stressful, especially when they are already under so much pressure, there are ways to ease any tension.

    Keep the conversation positive. It also helps to acknowledge how difficult this transition must be for educators and that this experience is very different for everyone. Most of all, be willing to listen! Your child’s teacher may have ideas for helping that you haven’t thought about.

    This has been a tough year for everyone, but especially for children with disabilities and their parents. So give yourself some credit for making it this far! But also know that you can use the helpful tips and resources above to reduce stress in the weeks and months ahead. Check out the Solve Learning Disabilities blog and other resources to help you in this journey.

     

    Photo Credit: Pexels

     

    Primitive Reflexes Occupational Therapists Should Know About

    Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

    Primitive Reflex Integration for your occupational therapy patients can make a world of difference. Primitive Reflexes have been found to cause neurological underdevelopment which affects the body, behavior, development, vision and sensory processing. Find out what they are and how to Integrate Primitive Reflexes.

    What are They?

    Primitive Reflexes are the special reflexes that develop in the brain stem before birth. This set of involuntary Primitive Reflexes help the baby with positioning in the womb, birthing, the first breath of life, feeding, urination etc. Most of these Primitive Reflexes go away through the first year of life as higher functions of the brain and muscle control develop.

    If the reflexes remain, they interfere with the neurological organization of the brain which causes learning, behavioral, social, sensory and health problems. These remaining reflexes are unnoticed muscle movements in older children and adults that would not normally be noticed if one did not know what to look for. They cause ongoing issues until they are solved through exercises.

    Primitive Reflex Testing

    Retained Primitive Reflexes Spinal Galant Integration
    Retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex integration
    Retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Integration
    retained landau reflex integration

    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Labyrinthine Reflex

    Retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Landau Reflex

    Retained Rooting Reflex Integration
    Retained Palmar Reflex Integration
    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
    Retained Moro Reflex Integration

    Retained Rooting Reflex

    Retained Palmar Reflex

    Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

    Retained Moro Reflex

    What Can Be Done?

    If any of them remain past 12 months, they are called Retained Primitive Reflexes and they are a problem. There are simple exercises that can solve each one. This process is called Integrating Primitive Reflexes. Once they are integrated through these little exercises, many Learning Disabilities, Behavioral, Sensory Disorders, and health issues disappear or are greatly improved. You need to check for each of them, even if your child is not displaying the usual symptoms. If one remains unnoticed, it slows improvement in cognitive function. We will soon be adding information on Retained Babinski Reflex.

    Symptoms when Primitive Reflexes Remain:

    Because Primitive Reflexes start at the base of the brain. Functions that try to develop above them don’t wire properly. It can cause or contribute to:

    Autism

    Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Asperger’s

    Hemispheric Imbalance

    Sensory Disorders

    Hyper Activity

    ADHD

    Speech Disorders

    Social Disorders

    Asthma

    Dyslexia

    Dysgraphia

    Dyscalculia

    Immune Problems

    Other Health Issues

    Other Learning Disabilities

    This is the first thing to check for. They can solve a multitude of problems. Other therapies or Brain Stimulation such as Hemispheric Integration Therapy, work best if Retained Primitive Reflexes are integrated or are being exercised first or at the same time.

     

    How did this happen?

    There are many children and adults that for one reason or another still have one or more Primitive Reflexes remaining. Some causes may include a traumatic birth, lack of “tummy time”, too much time laying in seaters or swings, induced labor, and traumatic C-Section birth. Most of the time, there is not a known reason.

    Fear not. These are simple assessments and exercises that can be done 10 minutes per day for a few months. Then stimulate the other brain functions with these cognitive exercises and the Disabilities often go away or symptoms improve amazingly. Click on the individual pictures above to see the tests and exercises.

     

     

    Why Do Primitive Reflexes Return or Worsen

    Posted onAuthorBarbara B.1 Comment

    I have been asked why some primitive reflexes reappear after doing integration therapies. Also, why do some reflexes seem to get stronger before improving while doing the integration therapies?  I did some research because I was curious about it too. Previously, I had a daughter that showed no signs of the Landau until I got further into integrating her Moro. Then the Landau became very apparent and noticeable.

    Primitive Reflexes Becoming Stronger During Integration

    In researching this, I spoke to one of the greatest minds of our time on the subject, Dr. Robert Melillo. He uses and studies primitive reflex integration. As a matter of fact, he has for over 25 years now. Several studies have been done on his work that I will reference below for anyone who wants to get to know his work better. I learned from him and others that they can appear to increase while integrating properly.

    Many children who have present primitive reflexes do not feel their own body well and have lower sensory response. Therefore, physical or audible triggers, such as the ones we use to trigger a reflex response when testing, will not produce much response in their body at first. However, as they start to integrate those reflexes and their brains start to connect and respond on a higher level, there is greater response to the triggers.

    As a result, many take this higher response to the stimuli as a worsening primitive reflex response and discontinue their work. This is unfortunate because the integration exercises are often doing exactly what they should be doing, creating higher function in the brain and body. Therefore, many reflex integrations are discontinued when they should have persevered a little longer and seen them fully integrated.

    The Exception

    However, there are times that a reflex becomes stronger to a slight degree. This happens when doing hemispheric integration to the wrong side. In hemispheric integration, the clinician uses sensory stimulation to one side of the brain to help with an underactive hemisphere.  It is important when doing one sided stimulation to get it right. If the clinician mistakenly diagnoses the child with an underactive left side, further stimulation to the right side can increase the reflex. If he is correct in the side he stimulates, there will be an immediate reduction in the response to the reflex trigger. This is shown beautifully in this YouTube video wherein Dr. Robert Melillo was recorded showing this example after one of his conferences. Check it out.

    Primitive Reflex Integration

    Primitive Reflexes Reappear After Integration

    Some have seen primitive reflexes reappear after complete integration. This can have several answers.

    First, were they truly and completely integrated? Many see them diminish and parents stop the therapy shortly after. They can become almost unnoticeable during integration. We do the exercises for an additional month after there is no sign of them.

    Second, it helps to look at the person as a whole. What were other struggles in their life? Were they ADHD, Autistic, ADD, had Sensory issues? Are those worsening again as well? This is a clear picture as to the health of the neurological connections in the brain. My daughter with ADHD did great for a couple of years after integration and hemispheric stimulation. As she approached puberty, she seemed to be having some of her old problems again.

    I had to revisit some of the reflexes and hemispheric integration exercises again. This was explained to me in this way: The underactive or overactive neurons that contributed to the initial issues may have become slightly under or overactive again as the brain matured. This caused some underconnectivity in the brain and allowed some re-appearance of symptoms again. Even though it was on a much lower level, it did need some follow up treatment.

    Third, and less common. In some children and adults there is true brain degeneration or damage that will cause the return of reflexes. Such is the case with stroke, dementia, seizure disorders that cause brain damage or other brain degenerative diseases. Furthermore, trauma to the brain, such as injury or abuse, can also cause a reappearance of the reflexes.

    Conclusion

    With this said, reappearance of the reflexes should only happen in isolated circumstances. In other words, if integration is done correctly and completely, they are usually gone for good. If you’re a clinician that sees reappearance of reflexes a lot, try doing the exercises longer and use different methods of testing after a few months of exercise.

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    Harvard Study on Dr. Robert Melillo’s Melillo Method which includes primitive reflex integrtion

    Persistent Childhood Primitive Reflex Reduction Effects on Cognitive, Sensorimotor, and Academic Performance in ADHD Dr. Melillo and Dr. Leisman 2020

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    Dysgraphia

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    Dysgraphia, Dysgraphia Intervention, Dysgraphia Solutions, Learning Disabilities, Primitive Reflexes, Primitive Reflex Integration Dysgraphia? There is early intervention.

    Dysgraphia is characterized by a difficulty in written expression. This generally includes very messy handwriting; poor spelling and reading skills; and a problem with words and ideas coming smoothly. These are all skills that are predominantly handles in the left side of the brain. Click here for a list of Dysgraphia Symptoms.

    Dysgraphia is a brain-based disability. Contrary to what many think, it is not a lack of practice. Is a matter of fact, these children usually work much harder to accomplish the same writing assignments as their classmates. They generally put way more effort in, or get so frustrated that they start to withdraw and avoid it all together. It is so hard to watch them struggle with little or no improvement. Mommy and child usually end up crying at homework time.

    Good News!

    The good news is that there are interventions. Because Dysgraphia originates with a weakness in the brain function, it can be stimulated to improve with simple exercises. That’s right! In 1948 Jerzy Konorski, a Polish Neurologist, first introduced neuroplasticity, the brains ability to reorganize and rewire. It wasn’t until recently that tests and studies were done that proved his theory. We can rewire neurologically to solve problems.

    Below, we will go into interventions you can do right at home to help reverse dysgraphia.

    Short and Long term memory, as well as working memory play a very big roll in the ability to form letters, word, sentences and thoughts. There are many exercises online to help with these, so we won’t go into that here. Google ‘how to improve memory’ to find a lot of great idea.

    Visual-Spatial ability is important very important in handwriting. There is a very good book by Dianna Craft called Smart Kids Who Hate To Write. We highly recommend this book for more info on the Visual-Spatial activities for handwriting.

    Executive Function

    After you see a good amount of improvement in the above areas, start working on games to help them improve organization. We do this last, because it is a higher function of the brain that may not have developed well if the other functions were lacking. Now that they have improved the other functions, it is time to help them with their Executive Functions, specifically Organization.

    • Get objects around the house that they can organize or sort and categorize in different ways.
    • Sit down and talk with them about something they are passionate about. Make mental lists and help them to organize and categorize them verbally or on paper. For example, if they love Legos, talk about the different Minifigures they make. Talk about some that could go in the same color category or some that go to the same movie or story. You could look up cute ones online and help them draw them in different groups in a note book. Anything you can do to get them organizing items and thoughts. It has been proven that children learn more and retain more if it is a subject they are passionate about.
    • Help them recall memories of past events or activities and put them into categories. For example outdoor activities & indoor activities or  birthday parties & school parties etc.

    Try to do the interventions with them daily or at least a few time per week. Keep it within their attention span and use incentives.  It sounds like a lot to tackle, but just take it slow. Keep it fun. And enjoy the one-on-one time with your child. You are improving a life.

    Dyscalculia

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    DyscalculiaDoes your child have Dyscalculia? It is not a simple test to take. We aren’t big on labels anyway. We ARE big on finding interventions that can help them improve neurologically, and thus improve or reverse the problem. There are simple tests and exercises that can strengthen the functions of the brain and help the different areas of the brain communicate better. We will discuss that more below.

    Some children memorize so well that the Dyscalculia becomes more evident when they start doing math that requires more than memorization. But, if a child has a memorization problem too, the dyscalculia is evident early on. Click here for a list of Dyscalculia Symptoms.

    In recent studies, it was found that lack of communication between the right and left half (hemisphere) of the brain was a big issue with children suffering from dyscalculia. This lack of communication between the two hemispheres can be attributed to lower cognitive function on one or both sides. Math needs good communication between both sides of the brain. Basic math is handled mostly in the left hemisphere and number cognition is mostly processed by the right hemisphere. As luck would have it, math problems require both. Is it any wonder they would struggle if the two hemispheresare not communicating well with each other?

     

    Dyscalculia is diagnosed mostly by symptoms. It’s characterized by difficulty in basic math. The child may have good memorization skills that allow them to memorize 2+2=4. But, they do not understand the concept behind it. They cannot connect the number symbol’s meaning, to the world around them.

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    “What does the symbol ‘6’ and a picture of some apples have to do with each other?”

     Then it gets more complicated…

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    They are often very pictorial children. They just can’t make the connection.

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    There are plenty of math practice sheets online, so we won’t duplicate that here. They are great, but dyscalculia needs more than practice, practice, practice. Let’s find the weaker areas of the brain that are causing the dyscalculia and strengthen them through cognitive and motor exercises. Once functions are stronger, there are exercises that help the two halves start to work together. Brains can rewire. Neurologists say ‘neurons that fire together, wire together’. Let’s get them firing together.

     

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      How To Create A Safe, Fun, And Functional Backyard For A Child On The Autism Spectrum

      Posted onAuthorJenny Wise

      Many parents view the backyard as a haven, a place where the kids can go and entertain themselves for hours on end when the weather is nice. For moms and dads who work from home or have chores to get done around the house, the backyard can be a huge help nearly all year. For families of children who are on the autism spectrum, however, it can be one more cause for worry and stress.

      Making sure your home is safe and comfortable for your child is important, and that includes the exterior as well as the interior. The backyard can be a wonderful place for your child to explore and have fun, but there are several considerations to make before they do. For instance, swingsets and other play equipment should be secured and in good shape; these can become weathered throughout the seasons and require a checkup once in a while.

      Keep reading for more great tips on how to create a fun and functional backyard for your child on the autism spectrum.

      Check for Hazards

      Since all children on the autism spectrum have very different needs, the way your backyard is set up should be specific to those. Little ones who have a tendency to wander may require secure latches on fence gates or motion sensors around the pool area (for specific pool safety tips, click here). Look for new plant growth that might be toxic, nails or screws that have fallen to the ground and can hurt small feet, and play equipment that needs maintenance.

      Create a garden space

      Kids love learning how things grow, and a small garden space can help teach kids of all ages responsibility and math and science concepts. Whether you want some colorful flowers or an edible garden that the entire family can enjoy, it’s important to do a little research first to make sure your garden will be a success. Preparing the soil, planning for the right amount of water and sunlight, and making sure you have the right tools are important parts of the gardening process. Read up on how to get started here.

      Set up a birdwatching station

      A fun, safe activity for kids of any age is birdwatching, and it can be done nearly year-round in most states. Set up an area for the birds — a feeder, a birdbath, a small house in a sturdy tree — and invest in a good set of binoculars so that everyone can take turns watching these fascinating creatures. Look for a book that will help you learn about the different birds that come through your yard, and encourage your child to look up some info on his own. The internet is a great resource for tips on fun activities that can be done in the backyard.

      Go camping

      Camping is a great way to get the family together for some bonding time, but you don’t have to take a road trip to do it. Set up a tent in the backyard, bring out the flashlights, and tell some spooky stories over hot dogs and s’mores. If your child is interested in joining a wilderness organization, this is a great opportunity to start teaching him about the outdoors and how to make nature work for you.

      Creating a fun, functional, and safe backyard takes a little work, but once it’s done, you and your family can have a great time learning about nature and making memories all year long. Keep your child’s specific needs in mind when looking for safety hazards; this will give you peace of mind and keep your little one incident-free as he’s having fun.

      Sensory Processing Disorder Symptoms

      Sensory Processing Disorder in simple terms is a disorder in how the nervous system receives and processes messages from its senses. Sometimes, it may affect one sense, sometimes it may affect several. Symptoms may also be inconsistent, more sever one day and not the next.  Just because a child has some these symptoms doesn’t mean they have Sensory Processing Disorder. Symptoms can also vary from severe to mild.

      A child may have Hypersensitivities, where their senses are over responsive to stimulants. Or, they may have Hypo sensitivities, where they are under responsive to stimulants.  See the lists below for symptoms to both. Click here to read more about Sensory Processing Disorder.

       

      Hypersensitivity (Over-Responsive)

      • Fear of loud noises
      • Fearful of crowds
      • Avoids touch and cuddling
      • Poor balance
      • May affect one sense, or many
      • May be a fussy baby
      • Textures will irritate them (like food textures)
      • Don’t like change
      • Will frequently throw tantrums
      • Background noise will bother them
      • May find clothing irritating
      • Low pain threshold
      • Bright colors irritate them
      • Lack of social skills
      • Poor self control
      • May notice sounds others don’t
      • Screaming if their face gets something on it (like it gets wet)
      • Fearful of crowds
      • Anxious and worried about their safety
      • Reluctant to play on the playground
      • Dislike washing hair, cutting nails, brushing teeth, etc.
      • Dislikes getting dirty
      • Oversensitive to odors
      • Have difficulties calming down when they get upset

       

      Hyposensitivity (Under-Responsive)

       

      • In constant motion
      • Not bothered by injuries like cuts and bruises
      • Craves fast and intense movement
      • Likes messy play
      • Spinning doesn’t make them dizzy easily
      • Loves fast and intense rides at amusement parks
      • Doesn’t physically feel things very well
      • Moves or squirms even when sitting down
      • Craves touch
      • May not be aware hands or face is dirty
      • Self abusive
      • Hurts other kids or pets when playing
      • Prefers foods that are very flavorful
      • Loves to swing as high as possible
      • Doesn’t respond well to verbal cues
      • Will make noise for no apparent reason
      • Appears confused about where sound is coming from
      • Excessive drooling past the teething phase
      • Will be a thrill seeker
      • Loves being tossed in the air
      • Can never get enough flavor on their food
      • Struggles discrimination bad smells
      • Poor muscle tone and/or coordination
      • Difficulty telling similar letters or figures apart (Like i & l, d & b, etc.)

       

      You can see by the symptoms above how this would be a difficult thing for a children and adults to deal with. Some cases may be severe enough to prove dangerous if they hurt themselves. If you suspect your child has Sensory Processing Disorder, you should get a diagnosis from a professional.

      Symptoms can vary from person to person and no two children are the same, so your child may also display different symptoms than the ones listed above. Despite your child’s diagnosis, these interventions can be helpful.

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        Dyscalculia Symptoms

        Many children struggle with learning mathematics in school, but they may reach a point that makes you question if they are struggling more than usual. Dyscalculia is less common than most disabilities, but can cover a wide range of difficulties in math that can lead to great frustration in your child. As your child ages, these symptoms may change as their mathematical curriculum and experience changes. Below is a list of common Dyscalculia symptoms. Click here to read more about Dyscalculia.

         

        Dyscalculia Symptoms

        • Delay in counting
        • Anxiety and negativity towards math
        • Delay in using counting strategies
        • Has trouble sorting things
        • Struggles memorizing simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts
        • Difficulty imagining a mental number line
        • Struggles decomposing numbers (realizing that 5 and 5 go into 10)
        • Poor memory when it comes to remembering things with numbers in them (like a phone number)
        • Show less understanding of basic math and counting skills than peers
        • Struggles to understand place value
        • Struggles to realize that numbers can apply to objects and aren’t specific to one object or thing (2 cats, 2 toys, 2 eyes, etc)
        • Avoids playing games that may involve math
        • Difficulty having a fairly accurate sense of time
        • Difficulty connecting numbers to real life situations
        • Difficulty recognizing patterns in sequences or numbers
        • Struggles to memorize math facts
        • Difficulty recognizing number symbols (struggles to understand 9 is also nine)
        • Doesn’t connect math to groups of things
        • As peers advance, the child looses self confidence

         

        Symptoms can vary from person to person and no two children are the same, so your child may also display different symptoms than the ones listed above. Despite your child’s diagnosis, these interventions can be helpful. You should consult a professional if you suspect your child has Dyscalculia. Support and academic assistance is important to ensure your child stays on track with their mathematical studies.

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          Dysgraphia Symptoms

          Dysgraphia Symptoms, Symptoms of Dysgraphia, Learning DisabilityIf you notice that your child struggles with writing, Dysgraphia may be the reason why. Even holding a writing tool correctly can be difficult and your child may complain of their hand getting tired quickly. Children with Dysgraphia struggle to use their fine motor skills, the small muscles in their hands. Below is a list of Dysgraphia symptoms. Click here to read more about Dysgraphia.

           

          Dysgraphia Symptoms

          • Handwriting is illegible
          • Letter sizes and shapes are irregular
          • Incomplete letters
          • Struggles to communicate through writing
          • Awkward pencil grip
          • Makes spelling mistakes often
          • Says words aloud while writing
          • Avoids writing or drawing
          • Missing or incomplete words in sentences
          • Trouble with grammar and sentence structure
          • Insufficient use of paper lines and spaces
          • Pain in hand or arm while writing
          • Tires easily when writing
          • Wanders outside the lines when coloring
          • Can’t get comfy when writing or drawing
          • Copying or writing is slow
          • Struggles to think and write at the same time
          • Struggles with fine motor skills
          • May have strong verbal and reading skills to compensate
          • Handwriting might be worse when chewing gum

           

          Symptoms can vary from person to person and no two children are the same, so your child may also display different symptoms than the ones listed above. Despite your child’s diagnosis, these interventions can be helpful. You should consult a professional if you suspect your child has Dysgraphia. Difficulty with writing doesn’t need to hold your child back or reduce their self confidence. Seek support and treatment to ensure they are able to succeed and thrive both socially and academically.

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            Visual Processing Function and Control

            Visual motor skills and reading

            Vision and eyesight are not the same thing. Eyesight is the ability to see something clearly (Known as Visual Acuity 20/20). Eyesight is tested with Eye Charts by pediatricians, schools and at regular optometrist visits.

            Vision, on the other hand, is a skill developed as the child grows. Vision is the brain’s ability to use the images from both eyes to coordinate the images and control eye movements. Because vision is learned after birth and sometimes does not develop properly, it can be stimulated and exercised to correct it. There are several dysfunctions of vision that cause learning disabilities, especially in writing, reading, & math. They are not caught on a normal eyesight checkup, but can be cured. Tests and Exercise pages below.

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            Terms of Use

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            • Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
            • Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, barter or advertising.
            • Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.

            Reliance on Information Posted

            The information presented on or through the Website is made available solely for general information purposes.  We are not doctors, neurologists, psychologists, or any other type of licensed medical professional.  As such, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information or any portion thereof.  Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.  Prior to using any information or material presented on or through the Website in any way, you expressly acknowledge, represent, and warrant that you have taken any and all necessary steps to ascertain the appropriate use of any such information, including, without limitation, consulting with your doctor, neurologist, psychologist, or any other appropriate medical professional.  We expressly disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on the materials or information presented on or through the Website by you or any other visitor to the Website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

            The Website may include content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services.  All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials.  These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.

            Changes to the Website

            We may update the content on the Website from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up-to-date. Any of the material on the Website may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.

            Information About You and Your Visits to the Website

            All information we collect on the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.

            Online Purchases and Other Terms and Conditions

            All purchases through our site or other transactions for the sale of goods or information formed through the Website or as a result of visits made by you are governed by our Terms of Sale, which are hereby incorporated into these Terms of Use.

            Linking to the Website and Social Media Features

            You may link to the Website, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

            The Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:

            • Link from your own or certain third-party websites to certain content on the Website.
            • Send e-mails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content, on the Website.
            • Cause limited portions of content on the Website to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites.

            You may use these features solely as they are provided by us, and solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not take any action with respect to the materials on the Website that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.

            The website from which you are linking, or on which you make certain content accessible, must comply in all respects with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.

            You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to cease. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

            We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.

            Links from the Website

            If the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links.  We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third party websites linked to the Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

            Geographic Restrictions

            The owner of the Website is based in the State of Utah in the United States. We provide the Website for use only by persons located in the United States.  We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Website may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries.  If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

            Disclaimer of Warranties

            You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data.  WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.

            YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

            THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

            THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

            Limitation on Liability

            IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

            THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

            Indemnification

            You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Website’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Website.

            Governing Law and Jurisdiction

            All matters relating to the Website and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction).

            Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Utah, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms of Use in your country of residence or any other relevant country.  You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

            Arbitration

            At Company’s sole discretion, it may require you to submit any disputes arising from the use of these Terms of Use or the Website, including disputes arising from or concerning their interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, or termination, to final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association applying Utah law.  Any such arbitration shall take place in Salt Lake City, Utah.

            Limitation on Time to File Claims

            ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

            Waiver and Severability

            No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

            If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

            Entire Agreement

            The Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Sale constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC, with respect to the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Website.

            Your Comments and Concerns

            The Website is operated by Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC, with a mailing address of PO Box 31, Riverton, Utah 84065.

            All other feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Website should be directed to: support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.

            Privacy Policy

            Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

            Last modified: May 25, 2018

            Introduction

            Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC (“Company” or “We”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

            This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website https://www.solvelearningdisabilities.com (the “Website“) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

            This policy applies to information we collect:

            • On the Website.
            • In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and the Website.
            • When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.

            This policy does not apply to information collected by:

            • Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Company or any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries, if any); or
            • Any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries, if any), including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or on the Website.

            Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.  If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use the Website.  By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this privacy policy.  This policy may change from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy).  Your continued use of the Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.

             

            Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

            We collect several types of information from and about users of the Website, including information:

            • By which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, e-mail address, or telephone number (“personal information“); and/or
            • About your internet connection, the equipment you use to access the Website and usage details.

            We collect this information:

            • Directly from you when you provide it to us.
            • Automatically as you navigate through the site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
            • From third parties, for example, our business partners.

            Information You Provide to Us.  The information we collect on or through the Website may include:

            • Information that you provide by filling in forms on the Website. This includes information provided at the time of registering to use the Website, posting material, or requesting further information or products.  We may also ask you for information when you enter a contest or promotion sponsored by us, and when you report a problem with the Website.
            • Records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses), if you contact us.
            • Your responses to surveys that we might ask you to complete for research purposes.
            • Details of transactions you carry out through the Website and of the fulfillment of your orders. You may be required to provide financial information before placing an order through the Website.
            • Your search queries on the Website.

            You also may provide information to be published or displayed (hereinafter, “posted”) on public areas of the Website, or transmitted to other users of the Website or third parties (collectively, “User Contributions”). Your User Contributions are posted on and transmitted to others at your own risk.  Please be aware that any security measures we might have in place to protect User Contributions are not perfect or impenetrable. Additionally, we cannot control the actions of other users of the Website with whom you may choose to share your User Contributions. Therefore, we cannot and do not guarantee that your User Contributions will not be viewed by unauthorized persons.

            Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies.  As you navigate through and interact with the Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:

            • Details of your visits to the Website, including traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on the Website.
            • Information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.

            The information we collect automatically is statistical data and does not include personal information, but we may maintain it or associate it with personal information we that collect in other ways as provided in this policy or that we receive from third parties.  It helps us to improve the Website and to deliver a better and more personalized service, including by enabling us to:

            • Estimate our audience size and usage patterns.
            • Store information about your preferences, allowing us to customize the Website according to your individual interests.
            • Speed up your searches.
            • Recognize you when you return to the Website.

            Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies.

            Some content or applications, including advertisements, on the Website are served by third-parties, including advertisers, ad networks and servers, content providers, and application providers.  These third parties may use cookies alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use the website.  The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or they may collect information, including personal information, about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content.

            We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many providers, see Choices About

            How We Use and Disclose Your Information.

            We process and access the data we collect from you. However, we use third parties to assist us with processing your personal data including the following categories of recipients:

            Financial transaction processors (processing your payments)
            Customer service communication platform
            Contest and survey platform
            Email communication manager
            Marketing funnel providers
            Website management services
            Website design and programming services

            How We Use Your Information

            We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:

            • To present the Website and its contents to you.
            • To provide you with information or products that you request from us.
            • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
            • To provide you with notices about your account.
            • To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection.
            • To notify you about changes to the Website or any products we offer or provide through it.
            • To allow you to participate in interactive features on the Website.
            • In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
            • For any other purpose with your consent.

            We may also use your information to contact you about our own and third-parties’ goods that may be of interest to you.  If you do not want us to use your information in this way, please email us to indicate your preference at support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.  For more information, see Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information.

            We may use the information we have collected from you to enable us to display advertisements to our advertisers’ target audiences. Even though we do not disclose your personal information for these purposes without your consent, if you click on or otherwise interact with an advertisement, the advertiser may assume that you meet its target criteria.

            Disclosure of Your Information

            We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.

            We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

            • To our subsidiaries and affiliates, if any.
            • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
            • To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC’s assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC, about the Website users is among the assets transferred.
            • To third parties to market their products or services to you if you have not opted out of these disclosures. We contractually require these third parties to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.  For more information, see Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information.
            • To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.
            • For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
            • With your consent.

            We may also disclose your personal information:

            • To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.
            • To enforce or apply our Terms of Use  or Terms of Sale and other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
            • If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

            Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

            We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information:

            • Tracking Technologies and Advertising. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.  To learn how you can manage your Flash cookie settings, visit the Flash player settings page on Adobe’s website.  If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this site may then be inaccessible or not function properly.
            • Disclosure of Your Information for Third-Party Advertising. If you do not want us to share your personal information with unaffiliated or non-agent third parties for promotional purposes, you can also always opt-out by sending us an email stating your request to support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.
            • Promotional Offers from the Company. If you do not wish to have your contact information used by the Company to promote our own or third parties’ products, you can opt-out by sending us an email stating your request to support@solvelearningdisabilities.com. If we have sent you a promotional email, you may send us a return email asking to be omitted from future email distributions.
            • Targeted Advertising. If you do not want us to use information that we collect or that you provide to us to deliver advertisements according to our advertisers’ target-audience preferences, you can opt-out by sending us an email stating your request to support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.

            We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising.  However these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way.  You can opt out of receiving targeted ads from members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI“) on the NAI’s website.

            Children Under the Age of 13

            The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.  No one under age 13 may provide any information to or on the Website.  We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.  If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on the Website or on or through any of its features, register on the Website, make any purchases through the Website, use any of the interactive or public comment features of the Website or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use.  If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, then we will delete that information.  If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, then please contact us at support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.

            Accessing and Correcting Your Information

            You may send us an email at support@solvelearningdisabilities.com to request access to, correct or delete any personal information that you have provided to us.  We may not accommodate a request to change information if we believe the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect.

            If you delete your User Contributions from the Website, copies of your User Contributions may remain viewable in cached and archived pages, or might have been copied or stored by other Website users.  Proper access and use of information provided on the Website, including User Contributions, is governed by our Terms of Use.

            Your California Privacy Rights

            California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits users of the Website that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.  To make such a request, please send an email to support@solvelearningdisabilities.com.

            Data Security

            We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.  Any payment transactions will be encrypted.

            Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure.  Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to the Website.  Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.  We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.

            Changes to Our Privacy Policy

            It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page.  If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will notify you by email to the email address specified in your account or through a notice on the Website home page.  The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page.  You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you, and for periodically visiting the Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.

            Contact Information

            To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at:

            Address:

            PO Box 31

            Riverton, UT 84065

             

            Email:  support@solvelearningdisabilities.com

            Terms of Sale

            Posted onAuthorBarbara B.

            Last Modified March 1, 2018

            1. Applicability.
              • These terms and conditions of sale (these “Terms”), together with the Terms of Use for https://www.solvelearningdisabilities.com (the “Terms of Use”), which are incorporated herein by this reference, govern the sale of the goods (“Goods”) by Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Seller”), to you (“Buyer”).
              • The confirmation of sale emailed to Buyer following the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, these Terms, and the Terms of Use (collectively, this “Agreement“) comprise the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and communications, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
            2. Delivery.  The Goods shall be available for digital download within a reasonable period of time after confirmation of Buyer’s payment for the Goods. Seller shall not be liable for any associated delays, nor shall Seller be obligated in any way to provide Buyer with physical copies of the Goods.
            3. No Warranty.
              • SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE.
              • Products manufactured by a third party (“Third Party Product”) may constitute, contain, be contained in, incorporated into, attached to or packaged together with, the Goods. For the avoidance of doubt, SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE.
            4. Limitation of Liability.  IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. The information presented in the Goods are made available solely for general information purposes.  We are not doctors, neurologists, psychologists, or any other type of licensed medical professional.  As such, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information or any portion thereof.  Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.  Prior to using any information or material presented in the Goods in any way, you expressly acknowledge, represent, and warrant that you have taken any and all necessary steps to ascertain the appropriate use of any such information, including, without limitation, consulting with your doctor, neurologist, psychologist, or any other appropriate medical professional.  We expressly disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on the materials or information presented in the Goods, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
            5. Indemnification.  Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller, its agents, representatives, officers and employees harmless from and against all claims, suits, judgments, costs, fines, damages, actions of any kind, losses, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) and liabilities arising out of, or in any way related to: (i) Buyer’s or any third party’s use of the Goods, any derivative product, or any product that incorporates the Goods or any portion thereof; or (ii) Buyer’s negligence or willful misconduct.
            6. Waiver. No waiver by Seller of any of the provisions of this Agreement is effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by Seller.  No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement operates, or may be construed, as a waiver thereof.  No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder precludes any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.
            7. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Service of Process.  This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the law of the State of Utah, without giving effect to its conflict of law principles.  Each of the parties submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake City, Utah, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and agrees that all claims in respect of the action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court.  Each party also agrees not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court.  Each of the parties waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other party with respect to any such action or proceeding.
            8. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
            9. Headings and Captions.  The heading and captions of the various subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and shall in no way modify or affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.