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Show wwe omer’ TE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS November LEADER cont. from page 1 Center, Educational Director of the Delacato-Doman Autistic Unit, and Educational director of the Center for Neurological Rehabilitation. Within a few years, he had also designed neurodevelopmental program for the TIKVA organization in feral, and the APATHE organization in Spain and the Canary Islands. By the time Bob founded NACD in 1979, he had worked side-by-side with some of the greatest innovators in related fields. Together they developed a multitude of neuroeducational programs. years of research and hands-on treatment have made the NACD approach to neurological development an enormous success. Numerous commendations and a demand from those who have witnessed the results of his work have inspired him to create an educational program designed for the average individual—Project 9 +/- 2, administered through the non-profit organization called the National Academy of Child Development, which is actively trying to raise the level of memory and processing functions of millions of people international- Today, Bob is a leading innovator in neurodevelopmental research. More importantly, he is an educator and caregiver who values the strengths, and works to overcome the challenges, of each individual who comes to him for evaluation and treatment. Through the National Academy for Child Development, which also gathers, evaluates, and disseminates information, Bob continues to play a role as both founder of the organization and pioneer of the latest methodologi for overcoming developmental inefficiencies and achieving peak mental processing performance in people of all ages and sensibilities. An unwavering champion of the innate potential within every human being, Bob continues to serve individual clients and their families as well as promote the benefits of the neurodevelopmental approach to educators and public leaders in the United States and other countries around the world. Doman has had numerous years of training and certification in the field of neurodevelopment, and has been associated and active in numerous organizations connected with the industry. He is also the author of numerous articles that have published in various industry journals, in addition to the development of audio tapes and field publications such as Bob Doman “Guide 0 Child Development and Education—Miracles of Child Development,” “Guide to Learning Disabilities,” “Guide to Child ee and “Guide to The Parent Teache Doman is an internationally known lecturer, having spoken to over 100,000 parents and professionals, and has appeared on numerous national television shows including Inside Edition. He has also been interviewed on numerous radio shows, and featured in newspaper and magazine articles throughout the country. Doman currently runs both the non-profit NACD and for profit National Association for Child Development offices from the national headquarters for both organizations, which are located in the historic Maguire building at 549 25th Street in Ogden. He also works with clients at the Ogden office— one of 14 chapter offices within the United States, and 3 internationally. Originally from Philadelphia, Doman has lived in Eden, and now in Ogden Canyon, for the past 15 years. For more information on NACD or the National Academy for Child Development, or to make an appointment with Mr. Doman, visit NACD.org or call 801-621-8606. Doman does accept new clients—helping parents who may want to actively help their child. Mr. Doman will also be addressing child development concerns through a column in The OGDEN VALLEY News. If you would like to submit a question to Mr. Doman, please send all inquiries or questions to <askbob@nacd.org> Page 9 15, 2006 Parenting 101: A Child’s Education Begins with Educating the Parents By Bob Doman to development, When I apEreast a child, he inspires in me two sentiments: tenderness for what he is,° and respect for what he may become.” - tremendously important throughout a child’s education. Good schools and great teachers are important, but good parents and great parenting are impera- parents -Louis Pasteur One of the great mysteries of life has to do with the big question of our children and their potential. What is it, and how do we help them achieve it? No job any of us will ever have is more important than the job of raising a child. Unfortunately, no job comes with less training on how to do it! As a result, most children never come close to achieving their innate potential because parents are not taught how to unlock it. This article is the first in a series providing expert knowledge on child devel- opment to parents and to young people who will be the parents of the future. Our goal is to raise the bar for our children by educating parents, which is what the National Academy for Child Development (NACD) has been doing for almost thirty years. We help children from all over the world, including typical and highly capable children, as well as those with brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD, and other challenges. After implementing our programs, each of our clients has been able to do more than they could do before— often achieving beyond everyone’s expectations. Yet, their success has come not through our directly working with the children, but through the education and guidance of their parents. Parents are children’s first and most important teachers. If anyone questions the role of parents as educators, they need only to look at the fact that most children will learn more by the time they are five years old than they will during the entire rest of their lives. Although parental involvement in the first few years ofa child’s life is crucial can the individual provide attention continues Who is the world’s greatest expert on an individual child? It’s neither the teacher, nor the school psychologist, nor the pediatrician—it’s the parent! In most cases, however, the parent who is the greatest expert on their individual child is not an expert on children in general, and they need specific knowledge and experience in order to help their children develop their full potential. One glaring topic consistently absent from the national debate about the American educational system is that of teaching high school students in depth about child development. With growing concern about the soaring dropout rate, and the reduction of highly skilled individuals in our labor force, the debate currently centers on how to raise math and reading scores, and how much time and funding can be redirected away from the arts, sports, and other similar programs. Ironically, if we spent more time teaching our future parents about child development, we would be empowering them to dramatically increase the abilities of our future generations, even if we did nothing to change the schools. NACD’s track record of success with 30,000 families over the last thirty years has proven that providing loving and dedicated parents with the expertise they need to assist their children results in amazing growth and achievement in children of all ages and capabilities. Stay tuned for upcoming topics and tips that we will share with you in this column to help your children become all they can be. If you have questions regarding your child and their development, please send them to askbob@nacd.org and I will answer them in upcoming columns. ADD/ADHD DYSLEXIC LEARNING DISABLED AUTISTIC PDD CEREBRAL DOWN PALSY SYNDROME DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED NORMAL GIFTED ACCELERATED HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS www.nacd.org Established in 1979, NACD 801.621.8606 is the individualized home developmental & neuroeducational program used by thousands of families worldwide. Regional centers and chapters located throughout the United States. To learn how NACD can help your child reach their fullest potential, please contact us today! th ene to be association a ory |