Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Dysfunctions

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Do you recognise these symptoms:

● finding it difficult to pick up small objects ?
● having difficulties rolling over, sitting, standing or walking ?
● having limited or no speech ?
● finding it difficult to learn new things ?
● having problems filtering sensory input ?
● having problems with social interactions ?
● having sleeping problems ?

Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. The condition is characterized by a combination of major and minor differences in physical structure. Often Down Syndrome is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics which often includes a protruding tongue due to a small oral cavity and an enlarged tongue near the tonsils.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an general term describing a number of motor conditions that cause body movement and posture disabilities. Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the motor control centres in the brain and can occur during pregnancy, during childbirth or after birth up to about age three. These motor disorders are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication and behaviour.

Other brain dysfunctions can include the effects caused by a stroke, physical brain damage, tumours or traumatic brain injury. A number of cognitive, behavioural and sensory intervention techniques have been developed that can help minimise some of the day-to-day symptoms associated with Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other brain dysfunctions.

The five senses – hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste – plus our sense of balance and where our body is in the space around us (proprioception) all contribute to how we learn and develop. How the brain receives, filters, processes and interprets the signals from these senses determines how we perceive reality and how we react, behave and express ourselves. The SAS methods are specifically designed to strengthen sensory processing and improve inter-hemispheric synchronisation and communication. The structured training and coaching programmes improve speech & pronunciation, reading & writing, attention & understanding and lead to better behavioural, social and emotional expression.

If you are interested in overcoming limitations, boosting achievement and creating a happier life, then find out how SAS is helping children and adults of all abilities become more successful:

► The SAS Methodology – what it does and how it works;
► SAS Research – client profile and feedback;
► The SAS Programmes – the services we offer;
► The SAS Centres – where you can find us;
► The People behind SAS – get to know us better.