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Welcome!
One Little Step is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides a specialized movement program for children with physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy. Our program utilizes the principles of the Feldenkrais Method™. Our primary goal is to teach these children to be as independent as possible. One Little Step is dedicated to the comprehensive development of each child's personality, enabling him or her to become an active member of the society.
The Feldenkrais Method™- Informed Movement For Children
How does it work? Recognizing that it is the brain that drives movement, and not muscles, and that the brain has the ability to learn or relearn after injury and damage, the Feldenkrais method works in a gentle yet profound way to guide each individual to his or her full potential.
The lessons are related to their environment and respect the process of learning that is unique to each child. Rather than "make" a child learn, this method engages a child in a potent learning process through which he or she can reach his or her full potential. For instance, if your child cannot stand byhimself or herself, unless we believe that they will never be able to acquire this skill, we will generally not attempt to stand them, or place them in contraptions that "hold" them up. Rather, we will engage them in a process of learning the missing element upon which those standing skills are built.
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"In the short time our girls, Jocelyn and Juliana, have attended the One Little Step Program, they have shown an increase in balance, flexibility, and most importantly, confidence.
Juliana, in particular, was always very hesitant about attempting difficult movements, always assuming failure. Now, while she still stops to think about trying it, in the end she always gives it a shot, and her beautiful smile lights up whenever she realizes "I Did It!".
Thank You."
Ralph & Ana Vicente - Parents of Jocelyn & Juliana age 5 Cerebral Palsy
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"I think being at One Little Step has helped Lauren a lot with sitting balance, weight bearing through her arms and rolling to her stomach. Lauren never rolled to her stomach until she started [Feldenkrais] lessons. All of Lauren's therapists can see a big difference in her."
Kelly Campanara, Mother of Lauren, age 5 - Cerebal Palsy
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Helping children with physical disabilities achieve independence one step at a time.
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