Cognitive Improvement Training

The Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network is organizing a Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Training from 9 am-4:30 p.m. over a 5 day period (Saturday, March 27th-Wednesday, March 31st, 2010) . They are bringing a trainer in from out of state. The training is for parents and caregivers of kids with a neurotpyical age of between 3-8. Parents will be trained to use certain "instruments" targeted at a different area of cognitive development. There are 10 instruments to be implemented over the full course of the program and you will be trained in 5 during this year 1 training. Professor Feuerstein's methodology has been around since the 1950s with numerous studies/research indicating its effectiveness in increasing the overall cognitive functioning level of individuals with special needs, including Down syndrome. The cost is $910. There are only 4 spots left, so if you are interested or want more information you can email me at thehawleyhome@yahoo.com.