More recently, it was believed that the cerebellum is responsible only for the balance and coordination of movements of various parts of the body. Scientists have proved that this small section of the brain, which contains many neurons, is also responsible for the intelligence, development of the emotional background and speech of the child. Cerebellar stimulation is a specially developed set of exercises that allows you to develop areas of the brain that form various skills.
The stimulation program is implemented through the special Balametrix equipment, it is based on the theory of Dr. Bilgou, on thirty years of experience in its application. It forms memory and understanding, skills in writing, speech, information processing, mathematical abilities. The training is effective for children with specific diseases, as well as for those who experience certain learning difficulties.
What is the cerebellum?
The part of the brain called the cerebellum consists of the ancient part - the worm and small hemispheres, which, according to scientists, were formed as a result of human evolution. For many years, there was a belief that this department was solely responsible for the functions of the vestibular apparatus, and only at the end of the last century, the American researchers discovered the unique properties of the cerebellum. The worm of this part of the brain really provides a person with the opportunity to coordinate actions, emotions, maintain balance. But here two cerebellar hemispheres take an active part in the development and formation of mental abilities. Over 50% of all nerve cells are concentrated here, in relation to other departments. The cerebellum is closely connected with the frontal lobes, respectively, controls sensory perception and movement. This became the basis of the cerebellar stimulation technique, which allows you to develop these functions.
High speed gear
It is now known that the cerebellum with frontal lobes has a feedback. It integrates movement and sensory perception, which in turn produces emotional responses, ability to plan actions, and language ability. What is the cerebellum? This is a fast-acting mechanism, a significant part of the brain. It processes all the information that comes from other departments. Thanks to the cerebellum, the average speed of the brain as a whole is determined. The cerebellar stimulation technique perfectly stimulates long-term and operative memory.
The origins of the program
In the 60s of the last century, an American Frank Bilgow, working with children who were poorly able to read, noticed the relationship between their physical activity and changes in reading skills. This was the beginning of the development of the cerebellar stimulation technique, the concept of working with children with impaired sensory integration.
Bilgou in his program was based on three main principles:
- Stimulation of sensory integration.
- A sense of balance and spatial imagination.
- Proprioceptive training.
Naturally, the scientist could not foresee all the nuances in the formation of the technique thirty years ago. Other specialists, who used the scientist’s developments with interest, added two more important principles during the practice:
- Personal, individual training.
- The formation of skills in stages.
Application Areas
Cerebellar stimulation in its work is based on three main aspects: didactic, psychological and technical (instrumental). These factors together act perfectly on the work of the cerebellum, form new neural connections, this, in turn, has a positive effect on the level of education of the child.
Classes provide an opportunity to increase the plasticity of the brain, fill in the gaps, compensate for the shortcomings in the functionality of the basic structure. This method of stimulation has a positive trend when working with children with such disorders:
- hyperactivity
- problems in mastering skills;
- dyslexia, dysgraphia;
- impaired attention;
- awkwardness of motor;
- violation of coordination of movement;
- violation of written, spoken language;
- violation of the autism spectrum.
Equipment "Belametrix"
The equipment is fully consistent with the developing corrective principle for stimulating the function of the vestibular apparatus. It is quite diverse. The technique has its advantages in using:
- variability;
- manufacturability;
- compactness.
The following are equipment accessories that are used in a specific sequence for cerebellar stimulation:
- Balancing board for cerebellar stimulation. On it, the child begins to learn to maintain balance. Later, other exercises are performed, standing on the board. The difficulty level can be adjusted by changing the angle of the rollers, the position of the legs on the markings.
- Balanced bags. Three fabric bags have different colors, weights and sizes. Inside, well-washed and roasted cereals. The teacher gives a task for each of the bags, and movements are coordinated.
- Ball pendulum: mounted on an elastic band or cord.
- A bar on which colored sectors or markings with numbers are applied.
- A blackboard with numbers, it serves to ensure that the child can hit the target, answering mathematical questions. Allows you to train accuracy and eye.
- Target shield. A table where geometric shapes are represented in the cells (rhombus, star, triangle, square, circle).
- Accuracy Items. Ball on an elastic band, a bat for a batter, a target with arrows.
- Banks, bowling, glasses, pillows - something to bring down.
- A set of balls.
Teacher role
The educator-psychologist plays a huge role in the proper use of cerebellar stimulation techniques. Its main actions are the following:
- Manage the sequence, sequence of exercises that the child performs.
- Strict observance of safety measures when using the equipment.
- Compliance with the rules of attendance in the classroom.
- The psychologist first gives the easiest tasks, gradually moving towards more difficult ones.
- Selects the optimal level of difficulty.
- Additionally motivates to complete tasks.
Class results
The complex method has a wide range of applications, the results of classes are indicators such as:
- development of coordination of movements;
- development of spatial, visual representations;
- stabilization of the functions of the vestibular apparatus;
- interhemispheric development;
- personality changes;
- development of concentration of attention, memory;
- stimulation of mental development.
The main objectives of stimulation is the ability to master various cerebellar disorders: attention deficit, problems with writing and reading, dyslexia, school failure. The methodology of Dr. Bilgou and special equipment for more than one year provide an opportunity for educational psychologists to cope with such problems.
Exercise list
You can perform exercises for cerebellar stimulation at home. Here are the simplest ones:
- Exercises with bags . Sacks, different in weight, rush to the child. He takes them from the leader with one or two hands.
- Throwing the bags up first with one hand, then with two, alternately.
- The ball . The suspended ball is hit right, then left, then with two hands.
- Target Accuracy Exercise - A target for pouches on the floor or wall. Try to hit the target.
- Beating the ball on an elastic band from an inclined board.
- Repulsing a flying ball with a racket or stick.
- Balancing board . Climb and get off the board from different sides: back, front, side.
- Sit down, folding your legs “in Turkish”, try to maintain balance on the board.
- Sitting on the board, make movements simulating swimming - with two hands, alternately right, left.
- The child squats, makes a circular rotation of his head, better with music. Then rotation by hand.
- Standing or sitting. Fold your arms over your chest, then raise them above your head, arms to the sides, bend down, reach the floor.
The Bilgow technique has proven effective. Performing the simplest exercises using equipment, psychological teachers achieve amazing results. After completing the course, the children are fully prepared and adapted to life.