Helping hand

Helping hand Making life easier for children and adults who are living with anxiety and learning difficulties.

INPP reflex integration, the Safe and Sound protocol and Tomatis Auditory integration. Working with those with retained reflexes and auditory integration difficulties to make life easier by treating the cause and removing the symptoms.

One-Year INPP Training 2026/2027 - Edinburgh – Apply Now >>> https://www.inpp.uk/inpp-course-application-formThinking of...
11/01/2026

One-Year INPP Training 2026/2027 - Edinburgh – Apply Now >>> https://www.inpp.uk/inpp-course-application-form

Thinking of training in the INPP Method?

The one-year postgraduate Practitioner Training Course in Neuromotor Immaturity is now open for applications – and for 2026–2027, the in-person elements will take place in Edinburgh!

💻 Module 1: Online – October 2026 (online - 4 half days)
🏨 Modules 2 & 3: In person in Edinburgh – February & April 2027
📝 Exams: June 2027 (online option available)

Taught by highly experienced INPP trainers, this course provides everything you need to become a licensed INPP practitioner, including diagnostic tools, the INPP method and movement programme, and full access to course materials.

📣 If you're based near Edinburgh, this is an amazing opportunity and spaces are limited!

Struggling to focus? Rhythm could help.RGM requires participants to concentrate closely on the beat, follow movement seq...
10/01/2026

Struggling to focus? Rhythm could help.

RGM requires participants to concentrate closely on the beat, follow movement sequences and stay in sync. This sustained attention helps train the brain to stay engaged and ignore distractions.

By practising attention in a rhythmic context, participants can build focus that transfers to other areas of life.

Always fab to hear feedback from our attendees on our Ronnie Gardiner Method courses - if you're interested then keep in...
09/01/2026

Always fab to hear feedback from our attendees on our Ronnie Gardiner Method courses - if you're interested then keep in touch to find out when our latest courses are running...

"Thanks for a great weekend!
Pretty sure the range of people in this group, and what we do, shows how everyone needs a little RGM in their lives!"

It’s easy to assume that fidgeting, clumsiness or difficulties with focus point to the same diagnosis each time, but beh...
08/01/2026

It’s easy to assume that fidgeting, clumsiness or difficulties with focus point to the same diagnosis each time, but behaviour doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Some children show patterns that resemble ADHD or sensory difficulties, yet the underlying reason may be linked to retained primitive reflexes. A certified INPP practitioner uses structured assessments rather than guesswork or online checklists to understand what is really happening in the nervous system.

Even reflexes that appear to have disappeared can remain subtly active, influencing balance, coordination and self-regulation. A professional assessment helps ensure the right areas are identified and supported, giving the child the best starting point for progress.
(Ref: INPP method)

Autistic children often respond more easily to rhythm than to spoken instruction. That’s because rhythm helps regulate t...
07/01/2026

Autistic children often respond more easily to rhythm than to spoken instruction. That’s because rhythm helps regulate the brain’s sense of timing—something often affected in autism.
RGM uses predictable, structured rhythmic patterns to support communication, movement and memory.

✨ Accessible for all ages ✨ Easy to integrate with existing therapies ✨ Backed by science

Some children seem constantly “on alert”. They may struggle to calm after upset, react strongly to stress, or find every...
05/01/2026

Some children seem constantly “on alert”. They may struggle to calm after upset, react strongly to stress, or find everyday situations overwhelming. When this happens, the nervous system is often working much harder than it should.

As Dr Tony Ebel explains, the vagus nerve plays a key role in helping the body feel safe, settled and regulated. If the vagus nerve isn’t functioning as well as it could, children may find it harder to switch out of stress mode, even when nothing threatening is happening.

Sometimes early experiences such as birth stress or physical tension in the body can interfere with how this system develops.

When the vagus nerve isn’t fully supported, it can show up as:
• big emotional reactions
• difficulty settling after upset
• sensory overload
• restlessness
• digestive discomfort

Understanding the nervous system can help shift the way we see behaviour. Instead of assuming a child is being difficult, we can begin to explore what their body may be asking for and how to support it gently and calmly.
(Ref: Dr Tony Ebel)

04/01/2026

In addition to time of school entry, the percentage of children under-achieving or identified as having special educational needs (SEN) is on the increase. Teachers often feel impotent in knowing how to identify factors underlying this increase or having the resources to help them.

One factor that can interfere with development of a range of skills needed to support success in the classroom is immature motor development.

This one-day course provides teachers with practical tools with which to identify signs of immaturity in motor skills and to implement a daily class activity programme to help improve the physical basis for learning.

This event is hosted by Alison Harvey of https://neuro-connect.co.uk/

To book go to: https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-sioaa-20260314100000

04/01/2026

One-Year INPP Training 2026/2027 - Edinburgh – Apply Now >>> https://www.inpp.uk/inpp-course-application-form

Thinking of training in the INPP Method?

The one-year postgraduate Practitioner Training Course in Neuromotor Immaturity is now open for applications – and for 2026–2027, the in-person elements will take place in Edinburgh!

💻 Module 1: Online – October 2026 (online - 4 half days)
🏨 Modules 2 & 3: In person in Edinburgh – February & April 2027
📝 Exams: June 2027 (online option available)

Taught by highly experienced INPP trainers, this course provides everything you need to become a licensed INPP practitioner, including diagnostic tools, the INPP method and movement programme, and full access to course materials.

📣 If you're based near Edinburgh, this is an amazing opportunity – and spaces are limited!

04/01/2026

Hearing and how it shapes your brain.

A young boy with autism, no spoken language, and extreme sensitivity to sound began music therapy.At first, he covered h...
04/01/2026

A young boy with autism, no spoken language, and extreme sensitivity to sound began music therapy.

At first, he covered his ears when his therapist spoke. Over time, through shared rhythm, play, and music, he began to look, copy gestures, and vocalise — eventually naming his own facial features with delight.

This story from the British Association for Music Therapy shows the transformative power of rhythm, repetition and connection.

The Ronnie Gardiner Method (RGM) works in a similar way — structured, multi-sensory and joyful, using rhythm to stimulate language, movement and engagement.
Could this approach support someone you know?

Subtle changes in how someone listens can sometimes be early indicators of cognitive change.You might notice:>Trouble fo...
03/01/2026

Subtle changes in how someone listens can sometimes be early indicators of cognitive change.
You might notice:

>Trouble following conversation, especially in groups
> Difficulty remembering spoken information
>Reduced enjoyment of music or sound sensitivity

These could be linked to changes in central auditory processing — how the brain interprets what the ears hear.

The study by Ma et al. (2025) found that changes in auditory processing may precede noticeable cognitive decline, making it an important area for early awareness and support.
If you or a loved one are noticing changes like these, a conversation about auditory health could be a good starting point.

For many stroke patients, assistive devices like wheelchairs or walkers are essential at first. But research from Spain ...
02/01/2026

For many stroke patients, assistive devices like wheelchairs or walkers are essential at first. But research from Spain (2021) showed that after combining conventional physiotherapy with music-based RAS (music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation), over 80% of patients went home walking independently without devices.

The structured use of rhythm created gains in confidence, coordination and mobility.
It’s a reminder that small rhythmic steps can lead to big changes in independence.

If you'd like to find out more about the Ronnie Gardiner Method please head over to our website - https://www.ronniegardinermethod.co.uk

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