Andrew Tarr, GCFP

Anat Baniel Method™ for Children

tarr.andrew@gmail.com

The Anat Baniel Method™ for Children
The Anat Baniel Method for Children (ABM) is a potent evolution of the Feldenkrais Method, specifically applied to the special needs child.  It was created out of Anat Baniel’s long study and collaboration with Dr. Feldenkrais, and some 30 years experience working intensely with thousands of children.

The practitioner of this method uses gentle, innovative techniques to help the brain of the special needs child form new neural connections and patterns that take the child beyond their current limitations. While it is a process, the changes begin happening right away and are often quite dramatic.

You can read about one example of these dramatic results as published in the January 2007 issue of Massage and BodyWork Magazine, New Possibilities: A revolutionary approach to helping children with special needs.

Children with the following conditions have benefited from the ABM:
• Cerebral Palsy, Brain damage infant and brain injured child (including stroke)
• Child autism, autism spectrum disorders, Pervasive developmental disorder, Asperger's Disorder and Sensory Integration dysfunction
• Brachial Plexus injury, torticollis, and other birth injuries, birth defects
• Scoliosis
• Genetic disorders such as Fragile X, Spinal Muscular dystrophy, and Down's Syndrome
• ADD and learning disabilities
• Feeding disorders, bowel and bladder accidents and undiagnosed conditions

About Andrew 
Andrew has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1996, and completed the intensive ABM Child Mastery and Advanced Child Mastery courses in 2006.  Since that time he has thoroughly enjoyed working with a wide range young people, ranging from 2 months old on up.   Andrew was a practitioner on staff at the Moving To Learn Aquatics and Feldenkrais Camps (for special needs children) in San Diego, CA. He has also coached Special Olympics swimming and nordic ski teams in Oregon.  More info about Andrew can be found under the Feldenkrais Method page of our website.

About Anat Baniel
Born in Israel, Anat Baniel (M.A. Clinical Psychology) has established an international reputation as one of the world's leading authorities in improving the function of children with special needs. She has also developed a program to help parents learn additional ways to provide for their child's physical, emotional, and mental needs. For more information, including numerous articles and videos,  go to www.anatbanielmethod.com