Ready Bodies Learning Minds Program

[houseofkids&pets]

Is anyone familiar with the program "Ready Bodies, Learning Minds"? I can't seem to find any reviews when I did a google search. Thanks for any info you can provide!

[Jennifer-72]

I have it and have been using it with ds since spring. It is really best and most appropriate for kiddos 3-6. If money is a big concern, I don't think you necessarily need the teacher's manual. If you have had dealings with a PT or OT in the past the info. probably won't be anything new to you. I did gain a few things from the manual and do think it is worthwhile, but you can make do without it. The program is kind of that area where OT and PT cross.

 

I do like the program and think that some of ds's gains in coordination (went from the 4th percentile to the 18th percentile) are definitely attributable to the Ready Bodies program. Most of the exercises require some equipment, but it all your standard type stuff (balance beam, scooter board, variety of balls, jump rope, etc..).

 

HTH!

Edited November 10, 2011 by Jennifer-72

[houseofkids&pets]

Thanks for the info Jennifer. Since my ds is 8, I'm thinking that this might not be a good fit.

[amo_mea_filiis.]

The program was designed to be used in public schools, so absolutely age appropriate for an 8 year old. The woman who wrote the program is a peds PT who homeschool(s?ed?) her own children.

 

You can send her an email through the site, but give her a few days to get back to you.