Complementary Childcare: Dyslexia and Dyspraxia

Alternative title

Complementary Kids: Dyslexia and Dyspraxia

Synopsis

A series originally shown on the Discovery Health Channel seeking to promote a greater understanding of the use of complementary therapies in treating a range of illnesses in children. Each programme deals with a specific illness and health practitioners, all belonging to recognised medical associations, are shown working with the case studies.
The series promotes the idea of helping children to strengthen their immune system at an early age for a healthy later life.

Case studies featured are 1) a 12-year-old who was diagnosed as having dyspraxia when he was 8. He had problems getting his thoughts down on paper, his handwriting was illegible and he was always last at everything in sports, resulting in very low self-esteem and self-confidence. After two years of Neuro Developmental Therapy and The Listening Programme (a gentle form of sound therapy) his school work has improved, along with his general co-ordination, confidence and ability to cope with life. 2) A 10-year-old boy with dyslexia and dyspraxia who has problems sequencing, hearing phonic sounds, reading and writing that have led to frustration and low self-esteem. He was treated using Lightwave Therapy and Auditory Integration Therapy (an intense form of sound therapy) that has improved his reading and his self-esteem. 3) A 9-year-old girl who has problems with reading and getting things on to paper that have made her very disruptive in class. She has undertaken a Brain Gym exercise programme that has improved her general behaviour, reading and writing, along with her ability to concentrate.With Jessica Lough (Neuro Developmental Therapist and Listening Programme practitioner), Pauline Allen (Lightwave and AIT therapist), and Gillian Hindshaw (Brain Gym practitioner).

Series

Complementary Childcare, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Notes

Programme first broadcast on Discovery Health Channel 19/9/02. Also available on DVD combined with AUTISM and BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

Uses

Aimed at parents who feel that traditional health care methods have failed, or not helped their children sufficiently.

Subjects

Education; Medical sciences; Psychology

Keywords

child health; complementary medicine; dyslexia; dyspraxia; educational psychology; Chinese medicine; lightwave therapy; auditory integration therapy; neuro developental therapy; Listening Programme, The; Brain Gym, The

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

90 minutes

Year

2003

Type

VHS

Price

£9.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

30 minutes

Year

2003

Production Company

Name

B-Line Productions

Web

http://www.b-lineproductions.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8444 9574

Fax

020 8365 3664

Address

135 Sydney Road
London N10 2ND

Sponsor

Name

Discovery Health Channel

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.

 

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