Dr. John Unruh
Director of Rehabilitation

Dr. Unruh was one of the founding members of AND which was started in 1983.
He is the founder and Director of the Center for Neurological Rehabilitation (CNR) in Morton, Pennsylvania. He is also the owner and director of Neurological Rehabilitation Consultants and The Learning Institute. Dr. Unruh was responsible for running the AND clinics from the time of its inception until 1990.

Dr. Unruh holds a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree in Physical Education specializing in Therapeutic Exercise and Counseling. He has obtained his doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology having studied at various Universities in the Philadelphia area including West Chester University, Temple University, The University of Delaware and the Avery Post Graduate Institute.

In addition, he completed an apprenticeship under the tutelage of Eugene B. Spitz, M.D. the renowned neurosurgeon and neurologist. Dr. Unruh's contributions to the services of the CNR are numerous and far reaching. In recognition of his contributions to the well being of handicapped children along with the international scope of his work, West Chester University has awarded him their prestigious Outstanding Graduate award.

Providing lectures, seminars and conferences in many countries has been his primary mode of disseminating information about his work and the work of the CNR. His Book, “Down Syndrome”, published by Fern Ridge Press, Eugene, Oregon, has received acclaim from many parents and professional sources such as The Gesell Institute at Yale University.

Dr. Unruh brings over 40 years of experience in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation. He has developed services in Israel, Morocco, Iran, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada and Saint Louis and Los Angeles in The United States. Dr. Unruh currently runs programs in Laredo, Texas; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; West Palm Beach, Florida; Barcelona, Spain; Antwerp, Belgium; and now once again in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Unruh has been responsible for the development and evolution of the AND sensory-motor program since its inception. His style and approach to the treatment of neurological disabilities is unique and his commitment to the families and children is unwavering.

AND is a service designed to help individuals improve their learning, behavior and performance abilities. By strengthening the nervous system's developmental skills and function, Down Syndrome, Autistic syndrome disorders, Brain Injury, Learning difficulties and other neurological disabilities can be significantly helped. By working towards a better organized, stronger and more efficient nervous system, individuals become better able to demonstrate and to access their true potential.

Our objective is to offer better service and improved rehabilitation programs thereby enabling our patients to reach their full potential in life. AND plans to sponsor symposiums and workshops designed for parents, care givers and professionals to help identify and remediate preschool children who are at risk for problems in the area of developmental and functional neurology.

A.N.D. AND JOHN UNRUH’S MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to be a leader in the provision of family-centered, family-administered rehabilitation services for neurologically disabled so as to enable them to reach their full potential. We will also provide leadership in wellness for parents and in educating families and professionals about how to provide for the healthy development of the normal nervous system.