Our children and teenagers are missing out on the revolution! Lifelong neuroplasticity means that our human brains can regrow new cells, repair damaged areas, reallocate brain resources and reorganize what […]
The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. -Vince Lombardi
This little boy can run well, but walks awkwardly with a characteristic movement pattern of a child with cerebral palsy. If you look for it, there are many children who […]
Demonstrating Brain Potential
In children with cerebral palsy, their early movement patterns are learned with a damaged, immature brain. It becomes their “normal” way of moving. When challenged to move differently, surprising things […]
Squeaky Shoes Change Habits
Novelty stimulates neuroplasticity. This delightful story was sent in by a terrific mother willing to challenge her son to overcome his tiptoe walking habit. see Luke’s action video below… Her Story: […]
Check Out This Interview!
Steve Paikin of TVO in Toronto recently interviewed me about The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk. http://bit.ly/2eKrMkR I appreciated this opportunity to talk about the revolutionary concept of […]
Neuroplasticity in Action
Habits are formed by repetition, whether it is learning the ABCs or walking, whatever you do, you learn to do better. If you walk badly, over time you will learn […]
A wonderful example of persistence and neuroplasticity
A wonderful video from Australia that demonstrates what can be achieved with persistence and neuroplasticity. My friend Iona Novak is also in it. Those who have read my book,The Boy […]
What Do You See?
Look to the right and it is obviously a rabbit; look to the left and it becomes a duck. This perceptual image is a great example how our brains actively […]
Test and Test Again: Brains Keep Growing
In this series of brain scans, the most immature parts show up as red to yellow. It is shocking to see just how little of a 5 year old brain […]
Rewire Your Brain with a New Habit
If you do not know how the brain makes and replaces habits, you will waste a lot of therapy time and get less than optimal results. When a baby with […]