Communicating through Body Language
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod By: D. Itzkowitz and A. Nagar Nonverbal Communication The study of body language is a relatively new science, and is based on psychological, emotional and social research. Referred to as kinesics, this developing field focuses on the elements and influences of nonverbal communication – a form of communication conveyed […]
Cranio-Balance Therapy
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod Cranio-Balance Therapy: A Boon to Health and Quality of Life Dr. Shmuel Berger ,physiotherapist at Seeach Sod William Livingstone ,naturopath Seeach Sod was the very first special-needs institution in Israel to offer cranial therapies to its students. Perpetuating the legacy of his father Rabbi Dov Levy z”l to […]
Playing as Springboard for Progress
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod It’s Not “Just” Child’s Play! Using playtime as a tool to develop language and communication By: E. Daniel, Music Therapist at Ganei Eshkol, Seeach Sod Can I Join the Game? A group of toddlers sat in a circle during a music therapy session. In the middle of the circle, […]
Reverse Mainstreaming
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod Rabbi Shimon Lauer teacher and maggid shiur in Otzar Yerushalayim – Seeach Sod The concept of mainstreaming takes on a whole new meaning at Seeach Sod. Our primary goals for our students include the conventional elements of interacting and integrating well in society, but there’s another, revolutionary dimension that’s […]
The Art of Listening
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod Not Just with our Ears A devoted physiotherapist shares some fine points about the importance of tuning into our clients through touch and active listening By: Menachem Stein, Physiotherapist at Ma’as Seeach Sod Human touch in therapy is one of the most essential factors in creating a solid, trustworthy […]
The DIR Model
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod By: Mrs. E. Heiman, Occupational and Developmental Therapist, DIR counselor at Seeach Sod’s Early Childhood Division The DIR model is an all-inclusive model of treatment for children with emotional and developmental problems and particularly for those on the Autism spectrum. Treatment plans that are designed according to this model aim […]
The Magic of Snoezelen
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod By: M. New, Snoezelen Therapist at Seeach Sod The Snoezelen room is a magical place, so say the visitors. For those who aren’t familiar, Snoezelen is a room that provides multi-sensory stimulation and imbibes visitors with a magical sense of calm and security. The exclusive Snoezelen room at […]
The Principles of Language and Communication Enrichment
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod By: E. Melamed Director of Speech Therapy at Seeach Sod Communication is like a game of ping-pong. If you don’t volley back the ball, you can’t continue playing and the game is over. Similarly, the way an adult responds to a child’s verbal communication will have a significant impact […]
Building Trust: A Keystone in Childhood Development
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod By: Dr. Leah Shlomo, developmental and educational psychologist at Seeach Sod In his book, Ohel Yaakov V’Leah, Rabbi Shlanger writes about the faith that the Creator has in the human beings he created: “This trust makes it possible to forge a bond between the omnipotent Creator and […]
Defining Duchenne
מאמרים Receive updates from Seeach Sod “By Definition…” By: Dr. M. Weil, Chief physician at Seeach Sod, Developmental pediatrician and pediatric specialist Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy Muscular dystrophy is a general term used for a group of genetic diseases characterized by weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles and in some cases, of the heart […]
