The Scotson Technique comes to the North West The Scotson Technique is an innovative therapy which aids children and young people with neurological conditions. To date this has only been available at a centre in Sussex. However, for the first time ever, a course for parents and carers to learn about this unique therapy is coming to the North West on 13 to 15 September 2013. The Scotson Technique is a drug-free respiratory-based exercise to help nourish the brain with extra oxygen that it needs for more normal development. The technique has been extremely successful in helping brain-injured children overcome movement, learning and behavioural difficulties. Some of the conditions the technique aims to relieve include: •
All neurologically based conditions whether mild, moderate or severe
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Anyone who has a disability caused by brain damage or brain abnormalities. For example, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Developmental delay, Microcephaly, Stroke, Downs Syndrome, Wests Syndrome, Retts Syndrome and other Neurological Syndromes, Epilepsy, Head injury, Near drowning
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All premature babies irrespective of their general condition.
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Diagnoses including: Autism, Learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Behavioural problems, Hyperactivity, Spinal injury
The Scotson Technique will arm parents and carers with knowledge and practical techniques to continue at home. The course covers: •
A documented evaluation of each child
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A gentle, relaxing massage technique
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Lifestyle advice
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Diet and nutrition
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The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (with an opportunity for children to have a session at the venue)
In addition to the new venue for this course, staff from The Advance Centre have secured funding for places on the course (application necessary). As this is the first time this course has run in the North West, there are just six places available. To reserve a place, or just to find our more details, please contact The Advance Centre – details below Testimonial I learned the Scotson Technique for my four year old son, Eddy, in April 2013. Prior to attending, he was suffering from seizures day and night, up to 700 per week. His development had regressed and he had stopped talking. Whilst at the Centre, Eddy also had two sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which he found very relaxing. Once we began the technique, we very quickly saw positive changes in Eddy:
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He started talking again, and even spoke a whole sentence after just 5 days
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He started consistently sleeping through the night – the very first time in nearly 4 years
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His nocturnal seizures stopped
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After a few weeks he was only having one set of seizures a day
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He started showing an interest in potty training
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His digestion improved
I would not believe this if I had not experienced it for myself! On the course we met many parents from around the world who had come to learn this technique. Some had visited several times and were very positive about the changes they had seen in their children. Having experienced positive results for ourselves, I am now really keen to recommend this therapy to other parents, and hope that their children benefit as much as my son has. Gemma, Mother
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