In-Sync Child Webinar #3: Perceptual-Motor Development

Joye Newman earned her M.A. in Education and Human Development with a specialty in Perceptual Motor Development from The George Washington University. Integrating studies in behavioral optometry, occupational therapy, and psychology into her graduate work, she developed a unique method of movement therapy. Joye founded and directed Kids Moving Company. (KMC) She was concerned that many kids were not encouraged to move — in fact, many kids were discouraged from moving — at home and school. KMC provided a place for children to move, play and think in a developmentally appropriate environment. After 30 years, Joye closed the studio to focus on individual evaluations and consultations with parents to help their children become more confident and competent in everything they do. Carol Stock Kranowitz, a teacher for 25 years, introduced Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) to parents and educators around the world. The Out-of-Sync Child is the first book in the “Sync” series. Her most recent publications are the Spanish translation, El Niño Desincronizado (2020), and a new sequel, The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with SPD in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years. Carol earned her M.A. in Education and Human Development, focusing on special education, from The George Washington University. Learn more here: www.out-of-sync-child.com Combining Carol’s expertise in sensory processing and Joye’s in perceptual motor and visual development, the In-Sync program was born.

Carol Stock Kranowitz, a former teacher, introduced Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) to parents and educators around the world through her groundbreaking book, “The Out-of-Sync Child,” the first publication in her “Sync” series. She speaks internationally about SPD's effect on children’s learning and behavior and how families, teachers, and professionals can support children as they grow — at home, at school, and out and about. A graduate of Barnard College, Carol earned her master’s degree in education and human development from George Washington University. She lives in Bethesda, is a classical cellist, and dotes on five grandchildren.

Joye Newman earned her M.A. in Education and Human Development with a specialty in Perceptual Motor Development from The George Washington University. Integrating studies in behavioral optometry, occupational therapy, and psychology into her graduate work, she developed a unique method of movement therapy. Joye founded and directed Kids Moving Company. (KMC) She was concerned that many kids were not encouraged to move — in fact, many kids were discouraged from moving — at home and school. KMC provided a place for children to move, play and think in a developmentally appropriate environment. After 30 years, Joye closed the studio to focus on individual evaluations and consultations with parents to help their children become more confident and competent in everything they do. Joye is the author of "Growing an In-Sync Child", and the "In-Sync Activity Cards Book" with Carol Kranowitz. She also authored the award winning book, "Move to Learn," with Miriam Feinberg.