MoveAbilities

05/08/2026

Not sure whether to wait or act? MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle NeuroMovement® alternative to support early development.

Read more about supporting your child's early development:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/should-i-wait-and-see-or-start-supporting-my-child-differently-now

05/04/2026

Meet Kathy. She helps Portland-area parents who feel like nothing is working.

If your child is in OT or PT and progress has slowed—or stopped—you’ve probably asked yourself: What else can we do?

There may be another way to support your child’s development—one that doesn’t rely on more pressure or more repetition.

Kathy is helping Portland-area families discover it.

👉 Don’t just take our word for it—see why other Portland parents are turning to this approach: https://www.moveabilities.com/child-not-progressing-ot-pt-portland

05/01/2026

If your child isn’t progressing in therapy after NICU, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle NeuroMovement® alternative.

Read more about occupational and physical therapy options for NICU babies:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/we-just-left-the-nicu-what-if-therapy-doesnt-work-the-way-you-expect

04/27/2026

NeuroMovement for the WIN!

Hi! I’m Kathy with MoveAbilities- I help adults and kids who experience physical and neurological challenges feel better and move better!

Even my dog LOVES this work.
He’s pretty darn smart! (And cute)

Check it out!
Website link in bio!

04/24/2026

If your child struggles with body awareness or coordination, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle brain-based approach.

Read more about improving coordination with NeuroMovement:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/why-doesnt-my-child-know-where-their-body-is-in-spacen

04/20/2026

When Therapy Feels Like a Battle, It Might Not Be Your Child
If your child resists OT or PT, becomes overwhelmed, or isn’t making lasting progress, there may be a different way to support how their brain learns movement.

Find out how Kathy at MoveAbilities is making a difference and helping parents with special-needs children progress right here in Portland!

Learn more here:

If your child resists OT/PT or progress has stalled, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle, effective, brain-based approach.

04/17/2026

If movement causes overwhelm or meltdowns, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle brain-based approach to support learning.

Read more about how NeuroMovement could help your child:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/my-child-gets-overwhelmed-so-fast-during-movement-activities

Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement® utilizes the 9 Essentials to create new brain connections allowing for growth beyond your current limitations.

04/14/2026

⚖️Feeling stiff or off balance?
🧘‍♂️Want more fluidity and ease?
🧠 Curious about your brain / body connection?

🌟This workshop is for you!🌟
April 22
12:00-12:45
@ TaborSpace

➡️ link in bio (or just DM me!)

04/10/2026

If your child uses one side more than the other, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle brain-based approach to improve coordination.

Read more about supporting balance for your child's movement:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/why-does-my-child-use-one-side-more-than-the-other

04/03/2026

If your child prefers W-sitting, MoveAbilities in Portland offers a gentle, brain-based approach to improving posture and coordination.

Read more about why some kids like W-sitting:
https://www.moveabilities.com/blog/why-does-my-child-always-want-to-w-sit

04/02/2026

Yes!
Slow is where it’s at!!

Replacing “I’m overwhelmed” with “I need to focus on what matters most and go slow” calms the brain by shifting it from a survival-based “alarm” state to a logic-driven “executive” state. This simple change in self-talk functions as a neural “off-switch” for panic.

Labeling yourself as “overwhelmed” signals danger to the amygdala, the brain’s fear center. This triggers a fight-or-flight response, increasing cortisol and heart rate. The new phrase acts as a directive for the prefrontal cortex - the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and planning. It signals that the situation is manageable, allowing this “rational” brain to regain control from the emotional one.

By telling yourself to “focus on what matters most”, you give the brain a specific sorting task. This filters out “mental noise” and reduces cognitive load, making it easier for the brain to process information systematically.

The instruction to “go slow” helps the nervous system settle. This creates the mental space needed to respond thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively to perceived chaos.