Greetings SLPs!
We know that speech begins as a set of sensory-motor skills and progresses from there. When children do not receive their full repertoire of innate neurodevelopmental movements in infancy, speech challenges often result. Find out why primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements are so important for speech development.
With the Brain and Sensory Foundations program, SLPs get a training course in primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements to build the foundation for speech development. How is this working in real life? Hear from Carrie Eskenazi, an SLP who has embraced these powerful tools for her clients:
Carrie Eskenazi, SLP
"I have been a speech-language pathologist for over 20 years and about 5 years ago, I began to feel that there was a missing piece to my practice. I was supporting speech, language and social skills, but there was so much more that needed to be addressed in order for my students to move forward. I began studying primitive reflexes and neurodevelopment movements with Sonia Story in her Brain and Sensory Foundations I course in 2019. It was transformative for my own well-being and for my practice. I found that I was able to connect on a much deeper level with my students using heart connection and guided movements. I continued my studies with Sonia Story in Brain and Sensory Foundations II. I am now able to address many of my students’ challenges in a more holistic way using the techniques I learned in studying with Sonia Story. In the past 4 years, I have seen astounding changes in relatively short periods of time by implementing reflex integration and neurodevelopmental movements: children with little to no language, who now have conversations with me; children who could not sit still for more than 2 seconds, who now sit in groups with others and listen carefully; children with many phobias and fears, who now participate in their school day with joy. Gratitude to Sonia Story for sharing this essential and meaningful work!"
Is the Brain and Sensory Foundations course approved for CEUs through ASHA?
Not at this time, however all SLPs who have taken our courses have successfully submitted individual applications to ASHA and earned CEUs in this way. We provide the documents needed for this process.
"I feel my expectations were highly exceeded. I would recommend this to others." Marianna Bruneau, SLP
Sonia Story, MS has been teaching neurodevelopmental movements since 2006.
She is an honors graduate with a Bachelor's degree in biology/psychology and a Master’s degree in Movement Sciences.
Sonia developed the Brain and Sensory Foundations program to provide comprehensive training in neurodevelopmental movements—combining innate rhythmic movements, play, primitive reflexes, and postural reflexes.
She is the author of The Importance of Reflex Integration and the Evidence eBook, giving the rationale and evidence basis for using neurodevelopmental movements for helping with challenges such as ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, visual skill deficits, poor social skills, gross and fine motor delays and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders.
Her work is featured in numerous podcasts, summits, and conferences, and in the books Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder; Special Ed Mom Survival Guide; Family Health Revolution; and Same Journey, Different Paths—Stories of Auditory Processing Disorder.
Sonia’s mission is to help children and families experience the profound benefits of neurodevelopmental and integrative movements for more functional and fulfilling lives.