Naturopathic primary care physicians in Flagstaff



Resources for Learning Challenges

General Learning Strategies

All Kinds of Minds - Learning Library - Lots of tips for assisting kids to overcome learning challenges.
Super Duper - Company that specializes in learning aids for kids with all kinds of special needs.


Brain Gym® and Related

Brain Gym 101 course at All Ways Health, August 10-12, 2012.
Brain Gym Foundation - Lists licensed instructors and classes world-wide.
Brain Gym Bookstore - Lots of books and neat stuff for purchase.
Brain Gym Global Observer article about Dr. Rich - How Dr. Rich used Brain Gym to get through medical school.
Hearts at Play - Additional information about Brain Gym.
Center Edge - A recommended Phoenix area instructor / consultant.
Powered By Genius - A recommended Phoenix area instructor / consultant.
Harald Blomberg, MD - Rhythmic Movement Training and Reflex Integration.
Rhythmic Movement Training International - Instructors and workshops.

The Dominance Factor:  How Knowing Your Dominant Eye, Ear, Brain, Hand & Foot Can Improve Your Learning, Carla Hannaford, ISBN 0-915556-31-6

Smart Moves:  Why Learning is Not All in Your Head, Carla Hannaford, ISBN 0-915556-27-8

Reflexes, Learning and Behavior:  A Window Into the Child's Mind, Sally Goddard, ISBN 0-9764543-0-0

Attention, Balance and Coordination:  The A.B.C. of Learning Success, Sally Goddard Blythe, ISBN 978-0-470-51623-2


Irlen / Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome

Reading by the Colors, Helen Irlen, ISBN 0-399-53156-4

The Irlen Revolution, Helen Irlen, ISBN 978-0-7570-0236-6

The Irlen Method - Information on Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome.  (Dr. Rich is a certified Irlen screener.)
Reading and Light - A teen's guide to resources on the subject.


Dyslexia Specific

Barton Reading and Spelling System - A modular one-on-one tutoring program specifically for dyslexia.

The Barton system is a modular, Orton-Gillingham based multisensory phonics system that can be used by parents, teachers, and/or private tutors to improve the phonological awareness of individuals with dyslexia.  To be effective the program must be used for at least 1 hour per day, 2 days a week.  Each module of the system can be purchased individually and each module usually takes 2 to 3 months to complete.

Also check out their on-line games section.


General Reading Skills

Star Fall - Resources for Young Readers.
Literacy Zone - Interactive stories for kids.
Lexile - Find books at your child's reading level that they want to read.

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