Online Courses & Lectures
It is often more enjoyable to listen to a lecture without any interruptions. That is why we offer lectures on primary reflexes for your convenience. The first lecture provides general information on this topic (in Czech), and more lectures will be added gradually.
About the author:
PhDr. Marja Volemanová, PhD, originally from the Netherlands, has been in the Czech Republic for a long time. Marja Volemanová operates her own counseling facility where she mainly focuses on Neuro-Developmental Stimulation, Special education, and Physiotherapy. Initially, she studied Physiotherapy and then pursued special education at the Department of Special Education at the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague, where she also received her doctorate. She organizes seminars on the topic of persistent primary reflexes and teaches courses on Neuro-Developmental Stimulation. Marja has published the second edition of "Persistent Primary Reflexes - A Neglected Factor in Learning and Behavioral Problems", the book "Theoretical Foundations of the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation Method", the book "Dyslexia! or not?" and has authored various scientific articles on primary reflexes.
Children who struggle with learning disabilities or concentration disorders often have persistent primary reflexes. This is not surprising as their brains may not have developed optimally, making it difficult for them to process these reflexes. As a result, these reflexes can affect various areas such as muscle tone, posture, coordination of movements, concentration, and eye movements. These symptoms can lead to disorders such as ADHD, ADD, or learning and speech difficulties. It is important to work systematically with primary reflexes to alleviate these problems. However, it is also important to acknowledge that in some cases, primary reflexes may not be the sole cause of the issue, and a combination of other approaches such as speech therapy, special pedagogy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy may be necessary.
There are many reasons why primary reflexes persist, such as a risky pregnancy, difficult birth, or diseases in early age. Another significant factor is the healthy psychomotor development of the child in the first year of life. Despite the impact primary reflexes can have, the issue is often neglected from the point of view of prevention, not just in schoolchildren but also in adults. It can lead to faulty posture, headaches, concentration problems, and difficulty coping with stress. Therefore, the topic of primary reflexes will be a recurring theme throughout this website.
Stimulating a child's psychomotor development in the first year of life is the best possible prevention for future problems.
PhDr. Marja Volemanová, PhD.
Record of a lecture from the Congress "Speech Development in Context"
Record of a lecture from the Congress "Speech Development in Context"
Record of a lecture from the Congress "Speech Development in Context"
Record of the lecture from the 2nd Congress "Speech Development in Context"
TVS report on ZŠ Podolí, where the NVS course took place
TVS report on ZŠ Podolí, where the NVS course took place
Online course Cortex Kids
Online course Cortex Kids
The online course is intended for children of preschool age, because many of the problems that we observe in school-age children can be resolved during their preschool years. This program is ideal for children who are a year or two away from starting school or those with delayed schooling.. This course is available in English!
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