Linda M. Kane’s experience in the field of special needs began in 1977 with the birth of her oldest son, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Scott was born at a time when the standard recommendation was to institutionalize children born with DS. Refusing to even consider such a thing, Linda and her husband, Lee, ventured out on their own looking for answers that would help their son. Sadly, most of their early education was finding what did not work. They were fast becoming veterans of numerous unsuccessful programs and therapies.
Through this search for answers, Linda found the Neurodevelopmental Approach in 1989. Realizing the life changing effects of this approach, Linda entered into an eight year apprenticeship in the Neurodevelopmental field. She expanded into specialized fields by training in Auditory Integration Training, Auditory Enhancement Training, Samonas Sound Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Oral Motor Therapy, and The KI Method.
Desiring to have a strong Biblical foundation and Christian basis when working with families, Lee and Linda founded “Hope And A Future, Inc.” in September 1999. Hope And A Future’s primary mission is to give hope and specific help to families involved with developmental needs, genetic syndromes, brain injuries, Autism, and learning issues. Linda firmly believes the potential of an individual is determined by the opportunities presented to them. Hope And A Future guides families in offering the best opportunities to their children. Linda is certified through the International Christian Association of Neurodevelopmentalists, Inc. (ICAN). Currently, in affiliation with ICAN, the opportunity for continued research, study, and the exploration of options and methodologies to enhance the field of neurodevelopment is an ongoing critical part of her work.
Linda travels extensively around the USA seeing families, lecturing and teaching. She has worked with thousands of individuals during the past seventeen years. Lee and Linda live in Ogden, Utah. They are blessed with three sons, two daughters (in-law), three grandsons, and two granddaughters living near them. They love the Lord and give Him all praise and glory for the work He has called them to do.
You can contact Linda Kane via e-mail at HopeandaFuture@hope-future.org
