Ebook
NDS Active Learning
Unlocking potential through Neuro-Developmental Stimulation
A practical, parent‑friendly guide to understanding primary reflexes and building school‑ready foundations at home and in practice.
Who this eBook is for
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Parents who want clear guidance to support their child’s attention, coordination, and confidence.
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Teachers & aides who need a straightforward way to spot sensorimotor roots of classroom challenges.
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Therapists & clinicians seeking a concise, integrative reference for Neuro‑Developmental Stimulation (NDS).
What you’ll gain
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A simple language explanation of why primary reflexes matter - and how they connect to learning and behavior.
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Tools to observe posture, eye movements, balance, and hand use so you can recognize retained reflex patterns.
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Step‑by‑step home and classroom activities that develop stability, attention, and fine‑motor control.
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A blueprint for sensory‑afferent integration - making sense of touch, balance, vision, and sound.
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Practical ways to support reading, writing, sitting well, and following directions.
Inside the eBook
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The Foundations of Neuro‑Developmental Stimulation (NDS) — key principles and how NDS bridges movement and learning.
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The Role of Neurology in NDS — spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, and higher centers in everyday function.
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Primary Reflexes in Development — what they do early on, what happens if they persist, and how to screen them.
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Psychomotor Development & Prevention — a whole‑child view from pregnancy through the first school years.
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Tests & Screens — balance, proprioception, laterality, simple drawing and eye‑movement checks you can do safely.
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Sensory‑Afferent Integration — proprioception, kinaesthesia, balance, tactile, visual, auditory, smell, taste, interoception; how these systems work together.
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Feeding & Drinking Difficulties — when oral reflexes linger and what helps.
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NDS Active Learning Activities — practical, graded ideas to build postural control, coordination, attention, and pre‑writing.
Written in clear, accessible English with professional depth for clinicians.
Format & details
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Length: 294 pages (illustrated)
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Formats included: PDF and EPUB (read on any device)
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Language: English (American)
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Level: Parent‑friendly; equally useful for educators and therapists
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Delivery: instant digital download
Why NDS Active Learning
Traditional behavior strategies often skip the body. NDS starts with movement and sensory foundations - the building blocks for listening, focusing, and learning with ease. When those foundations are steady, children can sit more comfortably, keep their place on a page, organize their hands for writing, and manage big feelings.
About the author
Dr. Marja Voleman, PhD. is a specialist in Neuro‑Developmental Stimulation focused on retained primary reflexes and school readiness. Based in Prague since 1999, she founded Cortex Academy® and leads the Cortex Help practice. Since 2009 she has taught NDS courses and seminars for parents, teachers, and professionals.
How it fits with CortexKids
The eBook pairs naturally with the CortexKids home program. Use the book to understand the why and what, then follow the program’s playful, structured activities to put NDS into daily life.
FAQs
Is this only for professionals?
No—parents and teachers use it every day. Technical terms are explained in plain language.
What ages does it cover?
From preschool through the early school years, with principles you can adapt for younger and older children.
Do I need special equipment to read the book?
No, the book is in PDF and EPUB formats, so you can read on any device.
Does the eBook include checklists?
Yes - simple observation checklists and at‑a‑glance summaries you can keep handy.
How soon can I start?
Right away—your download link arrives instantly after purchase.