Movement & Motor Coaching
BEYOND LIMITS
WHAT WE DO
We specialize in working with children and adults with communication barriers and sensory-motor challenges—including nonspeaking/unreliable speaking Down Syndrome and Autism.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We presume competence.
Presumption of competence can be regarded as the “least dangerous” assumption to make about a person because it is less damaging to presume competence and be wrong, than it is to presume non-competence, or incompetence and be wrong.
We understand that challenges in motor abilities, including self care and speech, have no correlation with intelligence. However, challenges in motor abilities, including self care and speech, are HIGHLY correlated with the ability to express that intelligence. We know that nonspeaking does not equal nonthinking, and we presume that each person can achieve great things when given the right support.
Why do people without reliable speech have such difficulty demonstrating their understanding? The answer is because they have challenges with their motor system.
We practice different movement skills for a number of important reasons:
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improves self confidence
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increases body control including unwanted impulses and motor loops
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promotes regulation and regulation strategies
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improves motor performance during communication with symbol based language apps, the letterboard, physical keyboard, and virtual keyboard on a tablet.
We set the bar higher. We believe anything can be learned, or learned with an adaptation with the right support and understanding. Our best teachers are the clients themselves. THEY are the expert on their body and we believe their potential is limitless.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer holistic somatic gross motor learning for those who need intensive movement interventions. Individuals with sensory-motor challenges expereince a brain-body disconnect whereby the desired actions of the brain can be difficult or impossible to carry out. At Beyond Limits we strive to help integrate that body-mind connection more fully in movement skills and abilities. A typical session lasts about one hour with one instructor or one instructor plus caregiver assistance. Clients are challenged in various movement activites to expand their range of self-initiated motor skills. Activites are carefully graduated so individuals prgress at their own pace. We aim to strengthen their love and desire to move with purpose.
Swimming and other
Activity Coaching
We are certified Swim For Life and Swimabilities Instructors and can teach water saftey and swimming skills to our clients. We are also available to provide motor coaching and support during activites of the client's choice.
Gross Motor Assessments
Motor Assessments are part of a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Diagnosis using the Movement ABC.
Caregiver and Communication Partner Training Support
Individuals with high support needs require a large circle of support. We provide consultation and support to the caregivers and families of our clients so that they can feel confident in providing motor coaching ourside of our sessions.
We offer in person services as well as remote and can travel to client's home.