Dianne explains how the right brain is responsible for long-term memory storage. She writes about how this process of storing material in the short-term memory and then transferring it to long-term memory is automatic. However, when the left brain methods of repetition (either orally or in writing) are not transferring to the right brain long-term memory storage unit, then this is when right brain teaching strategies come into play. Dianne explains how when we use right brain teaching strategies with children, they are required to use much less energy to store learned material.
For specific right brain strategies that can be implemented, go to the link below
Check out this video for strategies for right brain child and reading,
Check out this video for sight word
Research related to Biology of the Brain & Behavior
Dianne posted an interesting article about the relationship between learning, behavior and attention disorders to an essential fatty acid deficiency in children. Essential fatty acids are specific fats and oils that cannot be produced in the body, rather they must be obtained in a person's diet or a deficiency will exist. In a study in 1981, it was reported that a large number of hyperactive children showed deficiencies in essential fatty acids. Recent studies have proven that specific brain functions such as, memory, attention, speech and specific motor skills are effected by deficiency in essential fatty acids, specifically the DHA content in fish oil. Children with poor motor skills and poor coordination often lack essential fatty acids. Specific effects of DHA relate to the elimination of the gaze aversion in children with autism. Dianne states that when she speaks at Autism Conferences, she shows before and after pictures of children with Autism showing the lack of gaze aversion after receiving this vital nutrient. Besides affecting gaze aversion, parents report increased socialization, speech, bladder control and sensory processing after even a short exposure to this supplementation. To obtain Omega 3's and the important DHA into a child's diet, use a liquid orange-flavored cod liver oil and add vitamin E liquid drops. To obtain Omega 6 oils, rub an open capsule of evening primrose onto a child's wrists. For more information go to this link, http://www.diannecraft.org/essential-fatty-acids-the-brain/
Another article by Dianne speaks about the ability of brain training with music and the effect music has on brain growth and development. It has been found that auditory brain training can help children organize their thoughts, focus attention, help with balance, and understanding of phonics, reading, spelling, and oral instructions, particularly in the presence of background noise. For more information go to this link, http://www.diannecraft.org/brain-training-with-music/
Background info about Dianne Craft
- Received Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota in 1966
- Received her Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1990
- Created and began teaching the workshop "Brain Integration Therapy" in 1988
- Also, created two more popular workshops called: "Teaching Strategies for the Right Brain Child" & "The Biology of Learning (Behavior)"
- Retired from teaching in 1997 after 25 years but wanted to continue working with children, so she created her own consulting firm called Child Diagnostics, Inc. in 1997
- In 1999 she became a Certified Nutritional Health Professional
Learning Gates
Dianne has a long time passion for discovering the reason as to why children struggle with learning and behavior. According to Dianne there are four main learning gates that need to be functioning in order for a child to have an easier time learning.
These four "learning gates" include,
- Visual processing
- Visual motor (writing) processing
- Auditory processing
- Focus/attention processing
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