Glidden Doman

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/glidden-doman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the foundational principle?Children's developmental potential is maximized through structured, stimulating, and sensory-rich play
2. What is the target population?Children facing developmental delays, neurological impairments, and learning challenges
3. What is the Glidden Doman program?The Glidden Doman program is a special learning place that uses fun games and play to help children grow and learn. It focuses on active, sensory-rich experiences to boost brain growth.
4. Who created the Glidden Doman program?Dr. Bryant C. Doman created the program. He believed children want to learn and that their environment can help them reach their full potential.

Neuroplasticity: The brain's capacity to alter its structure and function in response to experience and learning.
Sensory Integration: The neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment.
Developmental Trajectory: The path or course of a child's growth and development over time.