Neurodevelopment: the Holistic Approach

Alison Wimmer will explain the fundamentals of neurodevelopment and why it works beautifully with the holistic approach to DS treatment, allowing children with developmental challenges to succeed and exceed expectations.
I will address commonly held beliefs regarding children with Down syndrome and show you how there are often more outdated beliefs than reality. She will also discuss how lack of function or development does not indicate a lack of potential: Each individual should be provided with opportunities based on a perception of unlimited potential.

Alison Wimmer, Human Services/Special Education

Alison Wimmer is a neurodevelopmental consultant whose experience with children with Down Syndrome and autism spans 24 years. Unique in her expertise, she relied on her knowledge and training to recover her own fine and gross motor deficits and speech after suffering a stroke at age 32. Alison is dedicated to empowering parents and providing them with knowledge, skills and options to enable their children to achieve their innate potential. For more info and full bio visit alisonwimmer.com