I Am the Child: Using Brain Gym® With Children Who Have Special Needs (English)

Cecilia (Freeman) Koester, M.Ed., is internationally known for her work with children and adults labeled as having autism, hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder, or severe handicaps. She has created a movement-based program specifically designed for teachers and parents who work with this special-needs population. Over a two-year period, Koester journaled her experiences as a teacher in a public school classroom, drawing out the gifts of eleven children who had complex developmental needs. The result is this remarkable and provocative book, which invites us into the unique world of the child who has multiple challenges. Koester offers a simple, commonsense approach to the fulfillment of sensory and perceptual needs through the activities known as Brain Gym®. She shares with us an authentic story of the human spirit – one filled with joy, frustration, compassion and growth.