SOI: Structure of Intellect is a
program developed by Mary Meeker. It consists of learning ability
assessment, which in turn determines individual training programs
that use strengths to improve weaknesses.
ESI: Educational Sensory Integration
is a training program developed by Dr. Jane A. Ayers PhD, OCT.
Sensory Integration is the ability to take in, sort out, and
connect information from the world around us in an organized
manner. Educational Sensory Integration is designed to strengthen
visual and auditory processing abilities.
Note: Studies have shown that
sensory integrative dysfunction can be found in up to 70% of
children who are considered learning disabled by schools (as
many as 30% of school-aged children).
My daughter's teachers told me she would
never learn to read and write. I thought, well, even if the
(soi/esi) programs don't help, they sure can't hurt. We had
nothing to lose and everything to gain. Well, she's doing lots
of things she couldn't do before. She can even do some of the
activities better than some of the other kids in the after-school
program! I don't understand any parent not giving this a shot.
- NK (parent)
Our son enjoys class more this year. He's happier at school
and seems to look forward to going. - JS (parent)
Our daughter's self-confidence has increased.
She now looks people in the eye. She's happy to do school work
and has increased focus. I'm very happy with her demeanor. She
couldn't handle school before, so I home-schooled her. Now,
though, she is back in school and doing well. - TK (parent)
Our daughter's dibble (reading) scores
went way up. Her teachers are very excited about it! -
Our son is working hard and is more
motivated to do homework. Before, it was a daily battle to get
him to do his homework. He wants to move forward. He's reading
really well now. He also wants to complete projects before doing
other things, like going skiing. He enjoys the program. The
equipment is set up all the time, so the whole family does it
too and we all enjoy it. - AW (parent)
I've noticed improvements in my daughter's
ability to do activities. She's not so negative in general,
and she's calmer. We took a break for a month from the program,
and she became difficult again. The program makes a difference.
- PM (parent)
When we started the program, I used
to set the timer, expecting the usual battle
until my son
asked if I could please just let him finish what he was doing.
For the first time, he didn't want to stop doing something I
was making him do! - EW (parent)
My daughter set some learning goals
for the first time this year
and, much to the amazement
of her teachers
almost achieved them (She went from a modified
program without marks to a B-average. Her goal was to get straight
B's). - DL (parent)
"How come I do better on my modules
here (at the after school program) than I do at home?"
"Because you do the (ESI) activities here and not at home"
you gotta get the equipment for me. It makes me smart".
- ST (student)
"I used to be happy if I passed
a test. Now I get mad if I don't get a perfect score. School
is okay now." - CM (student)
"Wow! I can do all kinds of stuff
that I couldn't do before. It wasn't as hard as I thought. School
is easier too." - SR (student)
" When I get frustrated, I just
de-stress on the balance board. Then I try again."
- KM (student)
"Mom, I'm not stupid
- AM (student)
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