Research

2006 Eastern Institute of Technology

In 2006 Eastern Institute of Technology in Hastings researched the effects of the Children Massaging Children programme on 140 pupils over a 15 week period at Ebbett Park Primary School. Research showed that the programme improved:

Relationship among children
Ability to do school work
Relationship with their fathers

For a detailed report on the findings click here. To contact Jill Morgan (Dip Tch, ND, RMT) please email jmorgan@eit.ac.nz.

teachers at Ebbett Park Primary children at Ebbett Park

2011 Auckland University Institution of Technology

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Discovery Programme Research

Dr. Peter O'Connor is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Faculty of Education and Social Work at University of Sydney, Australia. In June 2008 Dr. Peter O'Connor evaluated the Discovery programme. The evaluation of Discovery revealed that:

Discovery provides a safe and supportive environment for caregivers and young children to build stronger attachment and bonding
Parents and caregivers overwhelmingly felt the programme was successful in achieving this aim
Parents and caregivers reported improvements or enhancements to their relationship and new skills in diffusing tense moments at home

Subject of Master Degree Thesis

In 2006 Katarzyna Kelm-Leka, a student of Academy of Special Education had her practice at 'No 45 Integration' Kindergarten in Warsaw. This kindergarten has been using Children Massaging Children programme since 2003 and Katarzyna has noticed how much children enjoyed this activity. Knowing the benefits of sensory stimulation for proper brain development, Katarzyna decided to write her Masters Degree thesis on this topic.