Understanding Children with Down Syndrome through Feldenkrais Method

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Channel: Future Life Now · 2016 · Education

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Feldenkrais Practitioner and Movement Intelligent Senior Trainer, Cynthia has been working with those Children with Down Syndrome just like Natalie since she was 8 months old to better understand her behavior and development. Here at 20 months we check in with where she is at in her development.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Start.
0:10 - Natalie comes in with her with her butt.
0:24 - Natalie came in easily to find the carpet on her own.
0:42 - She’s making a few sounds while flipping the books quickly.
1:05 - Natalie is playing with her daddy by pulling an object. 
1:05 - Natalie doesn’t care to lie on her back.
2:26 - The use of red cloth that requires more hand grip.
3:00 - Cynthia and her parents are both working on putting on her own clothing.
3:48 - Daddy gives her a little hint on how to use the socks.
4:15 - Cynthia worked on Natalie’s balance and letting herself fold from one side to the other side bending.

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