SMILE Philosophy

Bornhava’s Sensory, Motor, Interactive, Learning,
Environment (SMILE) philosophy was developed in
response to the documented need to serve the children
whose sensory dysfunction, social/emotional delays and
communication disorders interfere with the learning
process.  Children may demonstrate more
complicated behaviors and appear to have sensitive
neurological systems that may be over or under reactive to
various modes of stimulation.  The students’ limited
speech and language skills often inhibit appropriate
communication of wants and needs.  This may lead to
frustration and subsequent “acting out” behaviors.
Bornhava’s SMILE philosophy utilizes an eclectic approach
representing a variety of documented educational methods
such as:  “More Than Words”, “DIR-Floortime”, “Total
Language”, “PECS (Picture Exchange Communication
System)”, and various sensory integration techniques.

 

For more information on these educational methods click on the links below: