ND Tip of the Month:      

 

At this time of year, as we count down to Christmas, I believe we all desire to make life-long memories and to share "special tips" with those we care about. This month I want to pay special attention to those of you who are very special heroes in the lives of your children. You are the parents of "Special Needs Children."  You are the parents who love, devote and persist despite the demands placed on you for the sake of your child. You are those who teach the rest of us what the true meaning of humanity and "giving" is all about despite the season.

 

I had an occasion to recently talk with a parent of a child with major challenges. Her child is one of those children whose journey is not simple, nor can the light at the end of the tunnel be seen. Her child was not what we call our "typical" client.  In fact, while I don't know all of the circumstances of this child, I do know that this parent's daily encounter is much more involved and requires much more time and effort than most of the children with whom we work. I explained to her that her child would need what we consider Level 2 intervention. There is nothing "typical" about these children. They can be helped with our methods, however, the time frame of their progress are as unique as the child. Jan Bedell, our founder and most experienced master level ND can and does work with Level 2 children. However, in some cases we refer such children and their families to what we consider to be the best Level 2 ND in our association, Linda Kane.  Linda has had much personal experience in dealing with such issues in her own life, but as God often does, there are those who have very special gifts to serve special segments of our population.  Linda Kane, whose home-base is in Utah, travels throughout the U.S. to serve such a population.  To learn more about Linda see her website:    HOPE and a FUTURE 

 

Mrs. Kane is also very special to us, as she and Jan Bedell are the founders of our non-profit sister agency, Steps of Hope. They brought this entity into being as a way to provide for the disadvantaged through:

 

Scholarships - for those children who are impoverished, that they might receive

                         the benefits of LGS Neuro-Educational Programs.

Center For Rehabilitation - a center where a network of trained volunteers, 

                      family members, professionals and other interested persons can

                      minister to those suffering from learning issues, head trauma and

                      stroke. The Center will be a training facility, as well as a rehabilitation

                      day center.
Lending Library - is a free resource for parents, professionals & para-

                       professionals as a means to understand the methodology and

                       capabilities of providing remedies for learning, behavior and social

                       issues.
Orphanage Services - will receive support and provision of expertise, materials

                       and curriculum for children whose start in life was devoid of basic

                       developmental experiences, so they may overcome and discover 

                       academic success, regardless of their initial circumstances. Summer

                       of 2009, orphans in Zambia received our first visit and supplies.
Prison ND Ministry - to provide ND rehabilitation of the largest population of

                       those with serious learning disabilities and to bring about a healing of

                       their mind, functional abilities and their future. 

         (All donations are tax deductible and can be made on this Web Page ) 

 

I know several parents of "Special Needs" children who have utilized our program. As I've talked with them, they have told me they just keep on doing the activities, because they see progress.  It comes slowly, but as their child matures and as new techniques become available, they see their child getting hold of proficiencies that have surprised them. So, like them, I pray you will continue your special trip down the road to developmental wholeness. I also pray for you the special gift of Christmas. It is the new hope that has been born for all of us. Each year I am humbly grateful we are presented with the opportunity to renew that spirit.  May all of us discover a renewed spirit, and especially in your child's life this Christmas.  God bless you.