"The brain changes as it grows. What determines the brain's course? Some force outside the brain causes it to wire in special and distinct ways. But what?

The resounding answer came as neuroscientists watched the brain work: Experience makes the brain shape itself into what it becomes."

Patricia Stacey,
The Boy Who Loved Windows

    
     

The Authors

Debra Em Wilson
Debra Em Wilson

Debra Em Wilson, sought after keynote speaker is known for her humor, wisdom, and practical solutions to behavior and learning challenges. Debra has an uncanny ability to provide inspirational training melding the best of research and techniques from a variety of fields including occupational therapy, behavioral optometry, mind-body science, psychology, and brain research. Having taught at college, high school, and primary levels, Debra brings a broad range of personal stories and practical solutions to her presentations. As a teacher and Site Literacy Coach for eighteen years, she successfully implemented S’cool Moves showing dramatic gains in reading and self-regulation for her students. Ms. Wilson is a celebrated teacher, author of four books, and educational consultant.

Debra holds a Masters Degree in Education with a clinical reading option from Fresno State University. Her teaching credentials include Biology, Physical Education, Multiple Subjects, English Learner, and Reading and Language Arts Specialists.

Debra provides hands-on, research-based training in schools and early childhood programs throughout the United States. Her daughter’s personal struggle with Russell-Silver Syndrome, Expressive Language Disorder, mild Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, and reading challenges has deepened her work and provided insight into the hearts and minds of children with special needs. Over 500 United States and international schools enrich their curricula with S’cool Moves. Success travels fast through word of mouth with hundreds of endorsements received since its inception.

 

Margot Heiniger-White
Margot Heiniger-White. MA, OTR
Margot Heiniger-White has a BS degree in occupational therapy and a MA degree in special education. She consults with teachers in the public school system, as well as numerous Head Start programs.
Margot is a nationally known lecturer, consultant, and evaluator. She has written several books on the developmental process of learning including Neurophysiological Concepts in Human Behavior, Kids Learn From the Inside Out, Integrated Motor Activities Screening, and S'cool Moves for Learning. Margot has more than 30 years experience assisting children with developmental/ neurological disorders, hyperactivity, autism, and learning disabilities. Margot is presently on staff at the STAR Foundation in California where she assists adults in reaching their full potential through developmental assessments and movement programs. Margot is a Doula who works with pregnant mothers during their labor and delivery. Margot consulted in a Pilot Project to the Special Education Department in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles, LA. during the 2000 - 2002 school years. Margot presents seminars sponsored by Families First. Her new born massage, play, and exercise groups for young parents receive high ratings.