Calming Interventions
If ever there was a time for calming interventions it’s now! Covid-19 has disrupted every life. We have some tips for how to calm things down … But, first off there’s differentiating tantrums from meltdowns. All children have tantrums, but meltdowns are a whole different thing. We want to avoid them. Help prevent a tantrum […]
Stacks of Fun & Learning
We’re all spending more time at home. We’re searching for new and interesting things to do with our children, something we don’t need to spend a fortune on. Stacking is one such activity. Children have fun and it helps their development. These are some of the benefits: Improves hand–eye coordination. Improves fine motor skills and […]
2020: We Never Gave Up
“It’s in our children’s best interests to return to school,” says SAPA (SA Paediatric Association). We agree. We also appreciate it’s a terribly hard decision for some parents, and we respect their choice. The brain is most receptive to intervention in early childhood. That’s why we reopened our classrooms the moment it was allowed – […]
Digitization for Enhanced Learning
At Mindstretch School we harness the power of digital learning for enhanced learning. Every child in our Grade R class has their own Tablet, together with access to evidence-based educative apps that are tailored to the individual learner’s needs. And, we go even further: all of our learners, whatever their age or class, get at […]
Mindstretch Newsletter 3
Click here for Mindstretch Newsletter 3. Please download our third Mindstretch Newsletter and read more about everything from hula hoops to genetic influences in autism. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback.
Cycling Programme
Our cycling track at Mindstretch School is a big hit. Not only is it fun but cycling also helps learning. It promotes interhemispheric integration by using both sides of the body equally, and thereby both sides of the brain. It also strengthens the vestibular system (the sensory system governing the sense of balance, spatial orientation, […]
Mindstretch Newsletter 1
We’ve now launched the Mindstretch Newsletter. In these quarterly updates we will share our knowledge and experience, new research findings of interest, and key Mindstretch news events. Our goal is to keep the content practical and relevant to our readers, sharing hints and tips on how to help children with learning challenges develop optimally and […]
Mindstretch Preschool 2014
The Mindstretch School launched in January 2014, providing a customised programme for children with special learning needs, preparing them for ‘inclusive education’. View the Testimonials page for parents’ feedback.
Work with Western Cape Schools
View the Our Approach page to see our video showcasing the application of the HANDLE® approach through Mindstretch. Selected scenes show training at full-service schools (Western Cape Education Department), where the objective was to educate and empower teachers. Other scenes show individual therapy sessions for learners with autism and cerebral palsy.