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Programs for Children

The Field Center for Children's Integrated Development offers services specifically for the child with developmental difficulties.

The highly effective Field Center approach utilizes the Feldenkrais Method®, which affords each child the possibility of engaging in a gentle and natural learning process based on movement.

boyTFC accepts children of all ages, though in principle it is TFC belief that in order to have the greatest impact on a child's learning and development it is necessary to work with a child as soon as possible.

Children receive services at TFC for a wide range of suspected or confirmed diagnosis' including but not limited to: ADD/ADHD, Amputee, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Asthma, Ataxia, Autism, Balance issues, Behavioral Difficulties, Birth defect, Brachial Plexus Compression, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Dystonia, Fragile X, Genetic and Mitochondrial Defects, Injury, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Learning disability, Neurological disorders, Postural difficulties, Premature Birth, Scoliosis, Spasticity, Spina Bifida, Spinal cord injuries, structural anomalies (ex. club foot), TMJ, Torticolis, Tourette Syndrome, and Trauma.

TFC offers:

  • Consultation (mandatory for enrollment in all programs) with Sheryl Field
  • Intensive Series of sessions (3-5 per week for an agreed upon period of time)
  • Feldenkrais for Children Clinic (Ongoing - 5 week cycle full session commitment required)
  • In addition to providing necessary services, other arrangements may be made on a case by case basis.

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TFC Feldenkrais for Children Program

The Feldenkrais for Children Program is run under the supervision of Sheryl Field.
Based on the Feldenkrais Method, it is designed to help children who need extra support and time to develop their motor control, balance, coordination, and attention.

*The Feldenkrais Method® is a gentle, movement-based approach for learning which provides the child with motor problems appropriate sensory motor experiences that will allow the child to feel movement and control, that she/he may not be able to on her/his own. This natural approach affords the children the chance to realize their own ability to learn, move and improve.

Schedule
Program is conducted in three to six week cycles (depending on holiday/ school vacation dates). All children are enrolled for the complete cycle and are scheduled with two sessions per week. Each year, the program begins in October and runs through early June.

Fees
Fees are based on the number of sessions within the cycle in which the child is enrolled at the rate of $100.00 per session.

What To Expect
Friendly, warm environment where you and your child will have privacy while participating in TFC's clinic setting.

To maximize the benefits of the method your child will receive lessons from an experienced Feldenkrais practitioner who has worked under Sheryl's supervision for several years. To enter the program you will be asked to schedule a consultation with Sheryl Field for evaluation.

Where
The Field Center
134 West 26th Street, Second Floor
New York, NY 10001