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EnCourage Institute - Neuropsychological Services & Autism Therapy

EnCourage Institute, founded by Michelle V., offers neuropsychology evaluations and specialized educational therapy for children with learning differences. The institute also provides tailored programs for Autism Spectrum through the P.L.A.Y. Project. Focus on leveraging strengths to address learning needs. Contact us today!

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EnCourage Institute - Neuropsychological Services & Autism Therapy

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  1. EnCourage Institute Michelle V. Locations in Grandville and Grand Rapids

  2. The Beginning • Opened 5 ½ years ago • Not satisfied with the direction Special Ed. was going • Work with neuropsychology • BRAINs opened at a similar time • Behavioral Resources and Institute for Neuropsychological Services • More of the evaluation • ADD meds only work for frontal lobe • Pulling an all nighter • The handout

  3. Educational Therapy • Tries to remediate • Learning tailored in the way our brain thinks • Physiology of dyslexia and “normal” • We teach to the “normal” • The way we teach makes a different population special ed. • Focuses on using strengths to address learning needs.

  4. P.L.A.Y. Project • For Autism Spectrum • Brain goes through typical pattern of development and will naturally develop capacities for language. • Play=stimulation • Kids with Autism behave according to reactions • No child has bad behavior just to have bad behavior.

  5. Kids with EBD at EnCourage • Antecedent behavior • Behavior result of stress and boredom • Work with parents to determine background history • Neuropsychology evaluation • Schools tend to put a Band-Aid on • If students are engaged and feel comfortable, their behavior will improve.

  6. Contact • On the handout • Main office • 2845 Wilson Ave. SW, Suite D, Grandville 49418 • Learning Center at BRAINS • 3351 Eagle Run Dr. NE, Grand Rapids 49525 • Phone • (616)530-2224 • Website • www.encourageinstitute.com

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