J.P. Guilford, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor of Psychology, University of Southern California. “It should not be doubted for a moment that intellectual powers can be expanded by taking appropriate steps.”
Meeker, Mary, Ed.D. University of Southern California, founder of Structure of Intellect Systems (SOI). “Intelligence is multi-faceted…It is not static, but fluid. Intelligence can be improved. It can be trained.”
Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D. The Mind and the Brain. "What alters the brain? Conscious, volitional decision and changes in behavior alter the brain. Directed mental force from willful effort activates a neuronal circuit. Once that new circuit begins to fire regularly, you do not need as much effort to activate it subsequently."
David Rosenbaum. Human Motor Control. “ A motor act is the product of the orchestrated activities of many brain centers.”
G. N. Getman. How to Develop Your Child’s Intelligence. “Children must learn how to learn. Moving is learning; learning requires movement.”
Newell C. Kephart. The Slow Learner in the Classroom. “Rhythm supplies consistency and is essential for coordinated movements.”
Arnold Gesell. The Child from Five to Ten. “The growth of the mind is profoundly and inseparably bound up with the growth of the nervous system.”
Jean Ayres. Sensory Integration and the Child. “The primary function of the brain is to translate sensory impulses into meaningful information and to organize an appropriate motor response.”
Kenneth Lane. Developing Your Child for Success. “Poor eye movement skills are usually caused by immature gross motor and balance skills.”
Patti Sikes is a follower of JESUS CHRIST, as the only way to ETERNAL LIFE!
Patti says that GOD has taken her on a journey with HIM of incredible highs/lows, allowing JOY thru much pain...as HE molds and shapes her for HIS glory. She is so thankful for HIS love! GOD has blessed her with diverse experiences:
1) Lived worldwide as the daughter of christian parents: a USA soldier and RN
2) Schooled in education/special ed. at 3 institutions of higher learning
3) Taught 4+ decades from pre-school to university (private/public)
4) Childrens' Home House Parent, Case Worker, and Academic supervisor
5) Foster Parent
6) Learning center(s) director
7) Business owner
8) Taught/supervised student teachers
9) Structure of Intellect (SOI) Associate Trainer
10) Co-Presenter with husband, Dr. Steve Sikes, for marriage/ family seminar-How GOD does Family
11) Currently scheduling retreats and workshops on the following transforming topics:
a. Too Blessed to be Stressed
b. Grace Supplied
c. Who am I in CHRIST?
d. HIS-story: BFF-Bible School Teachers Workshop - personalized for local churches
e. SOI-Structure Of Intellect Certified Training for Educators/Counselors