Summer Institute

The BRAINS Summer Institute is designed to help children learn, maintain, and build new skills over the summer months. A special curriculum is designed based on areas of concern and the child's abilities. Programs run during the summer months for children ages 4 through 17.

Movement and Learning

How the body takes in information from the environment and understands its connection with the world is called sensory integration. Motor coordination and planning are how we function to accomplish tasks. Included are sensory and movement activities designed to increase the brain’s understanding of sensory input, increase fluency, and help the body and mind to be ready for new learning.

Communication

Being able to communicate feelings, ideas, and needs effectively is an important element of emotional and behavioral success. Activities will help build listening skills, auditory comprehension, memory, attention/focusing skills, ability to follow directions, and interpersonal conversational skills.

Social Awareness and Social Skills

Learning to live with others is critical. Being able to follow directions, be aware of danger in the environment, building friendship skills and frustration tolerance are skills taught within the group context of Summer Institute.

Take-Home Messages for Parents

At the end of each 3-hour session, parents and guardians are invited to hear about the topics covered and how to apply these skills at home or school.

  • No formal diagnosis is needed
  • Includes education and training in multiple areas that can influence behavior
  • The program is currently designed for any child aged 4 through 17. Children will be grouped according to age and functioning level
  • Facilitators are state certified educators or licensed professionals
  • Groups are not more than 1:5 ratio, so each child receives direct attention and instruction

Many of the same services are offered at BRAINS year round. Please contact us for details.