Books
If you want to know more about primary reflexes and their influence on learning and behavior, you might be interested in one of the books.
The first book "Persistent primary reflexes, a neglected factor in learning and behavior problems" is intended not only for experts but also for the general public. For this reason, I tried to present the issue in the most comprehensible form possible.
The book "Theoretical Foundations of the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation Method" is primarily intended for experts and discusses the scientific findings on which the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation method is based.
The objective of my latest book, "Dyslexia! Or Not?", is to illustrate the impact of persistent primary reflexes on vision development, as well as the relationship between eye movements and coordination, and the symptoms of dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Dyslexia! Or not?
Reading difficulties can stem from sources other than dyslexia, such as persistent primary reflexes, which can negatively impact eye movement and coordination, resulting in similar symptoms to dyslexia.
For children whose dyslexia symptoms are influenced by persistent primary reflexes, interventions must target inhibiting these reflexes first. Traditional dyslexia interventions may not produce the expected results for such children.
The focus of this book is to explore the impact of persistent primary reflexes on vision development, eye movements, and coordination, and their relationship to dyslexia symptoms and other reading difficulties.
Visual development can be envisioned as a lighthouse, with primary reflexes representing its foundation. To read correctly and smoothly, all the floors of the lighthouse must be in order, creating a stable base for the light (i.e., reading ability) to shine reliably.
Throughout this book, we will examine each floor of the "lighthouse" and explore activities that can improve them gradually. (In Czech)
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New book!
Exercise Stories with Animals for the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation Programme Active Development
This book was created as supplementary material for the NDS Active Development programme. Each story in the book is connected with a specific block of exercises that form part of the programme and is intended to help children become familiar with the names of these exercises.
The aim of the book is to provide kindergarten teachers with a tool that allows them to integrate movement activities into their teaching in a way that is playful, engaging and interactive for children. We hope that this combination of stories and exercises will support children’s understanding and memorisation of the exercises.
Please note that the NDS Active Development exercises themselves are not explained in this book.
This book is currently available in Czech only.
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New book!
NDS Active learning - Unlocking Potential through Neuro-Developmental Stimulation
This book explores the role of primary reflexes—innate responses present in infants that play a crucial role in healthy development. These reflexes are designed to naturally fade once their purpose is fulfilled, but
what happens when they persist? Retained primary reflexes can disrupt sensory perception, balance, motor coordination, and learning ability. They may also contribute to challenges such as difficulties in reading
and writing, behaviours mimicking ADD, ADHD, or autism, and even affect gifted individuals by creating hidden barriers to their success.
This book provides a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding primary reflexes, healthy psychomotor development, and the impact of sensoryafferent integration. You’ll also find practical tools, including reflex tests and activities that can be done at home to address sensory-motor challenges.
PhDr. Marja Annemiek Voleman, PhD., born in the Netherlands and now residing in Prague, Czech Republic, is a renowned expert in Neuro-Developmental Stimulation (NDS). This book builds on her earlier work,
Persistent Primary Reflexes – The Overlooked Factor in Learning Disorders (originally published in Czech). Drawing on decades of experience in the field, Dr. Voleman combines scientific insight with practical application, making this book an essential resource for parents, educators, and professionals seeking to unlock the full potential of every child.
Whether you are looking to support children with specific learning difficulties, autism, or simply to improve motor and sensory skills, this book will provide the tools and knowledge you need to make a difference.
Discover how addressing primary reflexes and sensory integration can open new pathways for growth and development!
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Persistent Primary Reflexes: An Overlooked Factor in Learning and Behavioural Difficulties
3rd expanded edition of the book Persistent Primary Reflexes: An Overlooked Factor in Learning and Behavioural Difficulties ISBN 978-80-907369-2-4
Compared with the previous edition, the book has been revised and expanded, particularly in the following areas:
A newly added introductory section, “The Foundations of Neuro-Developmental Stimulation (NDS)”, including chapters on psychomotor therapy, the role of primary reflexes in development, and the concept of sensory-sensitive integration.
A new section, “The Application of Neuro-Developmental Stimulation”, which now includes not only practical tests, such as balance tests and tests for identifying retained primary reflexes, as well as an overview of motor development and laterality tests, but also a set of exercises designed to support sensory-sensitive integration for both parents and professionals.
The book is intended for special educators, therapists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and parents who wish to better understand the connections between the development of the nervous system, primary reflexes, and difficulties in learning and behaviour.
This book is also available in English under the title NDS Active Learning.
Hardcover
Price 490 CZK+ postage
E-book
Price 420 CZK
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Theoretical Foundations of the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation Method
The book Theoretical Foundations of the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation Method builds on the author’s previous book, Persistent Primary Reflexes: An Overlooked Factor in Learning and Behavioural Difficulties, which has already been published in its third expanded edition.
This book discusses the scientific knowledge on which the Neuro-Developmental Stimulation method is based and includes numerous references to relevant research studies and publications.
The book is now available in its second expanded edition. In czech language
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Hardcover
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And what do readers say about my books?
I would like to thank you for your books, I read "Persistent Primary Reflexes" about a year ago. Our son, 7 years old, had problems that suggested autism, but after a year of training to remove the primary reflexes, many of the symptoms improved and some problems disappeared completely. I would very much like your book to reach as many parents, therapists and pediatricians as possible.