WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO

My name is Livia and I founded the Special Kids Therapy Gym with my family this year in August 2018.

I'm a Conductor and specialist teacher with over 33 years of teaching experience. I completed my training in Budapest, Hungary and came to New Zealand in 1997 to offer my specialist training as part of a primary school here in Hamilton. My husband and I, with our five beautiful kids, loved New Zealand so much we decided to stay!

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For over 21 years in New Zealand, I have been working with children of all ages to help improve fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration (sensory processing), motor coordination and planning, learning issues and visual perception.

I completed a Diploma of Conductive Education and a diploma of Primary School Teaching in Hungary. In New Zealand I received Advanced Certification in Child Psychology and Education Psychology through a Distance Education School, base in Christchurch. I am also a registered New Zealand primary school teacher. I have completed coursework in several teaching methods to increase my skills in as many areas as possible.

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After providing children with my expertise within a primary school setting for 21 years, I would like to offer my knowledge to the entire community and provide a service recognised on an international scale, and deliver it locally.

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My special gym for special kids incorporates the use of suspended equipment (where appropriate) into treatment (according to the child’s needs), to help improve a child’s muscle strength, balance, coordination, attention, and other sensory-related behavioural issues.

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As there are many different diagnoses, I provide play therapy for those with learning disabilities, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, autism, Down's syndrome and cerebral palsy.

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I provide one-on-one treatment to ensure an optimal learning environment. Later I will introduce group classes, and Mum & Baby sessions. In addition, I will always tailor treatment plans to be directly related to the child’s daily “living”, such as schoolwork, play, becoming more independent in age appropriate tasks and self-care.

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So get in touch, we would love to hear from you. Even if your child doesn't have a specific diagnoses but you simply want to seek a second opinion and have a fee free consultation, contact us today.