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Dr. Unruh, The founder and Director of the CNR was born in 1941. He is also the owner and director of Neurological Rehabilitation Consultants and The Learning Institute.
He was an exceptional child having completed a 4 year course of study in Chemistry by the time he was 17. He then continued his education with a baccalaureate degree and a masters degree in Physical Education specializing in Therapeutic Exercise and Counseling. He then earned his doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology having studied at many 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 a one year 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 recent 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. In addition, He has developed services in Israel, Morocco, Iran, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada as well as Saint Louis and Los Angeles in The United States.
Currently he is responsible for services in Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, Mexico, Spain and Belgium and is actively negotiating with two other countries that would like to offer the CNR services under his direction. Dr. Unruh personally sees every child under his care and meets with every family at each visit.
He is a physically imposing figure at 6'4" in height and weighs 250 lbs. He holds an 8th degree black belt in Judo, a 7th degree black belt in Jujitsu, and has been specializing in the internal martial art of Tai Chi for many years. In August 2001, he was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame which not only recognized his work in the martial arts but his contributions to handicapped children as well.
He fits perfectly into the description of the gentle giant. The children love him, the parents admire him and his fellow professionals have great respect for him. He is loved by thousands who have had their lives touched by him and therefore made better due to the help he was able to provide.
He has a lovely wife Patricia (Pat), who works by his side as the Associate Director of the CNR and three daughters Monica, Patty Ann, and Alison. He is further blessed with three beautiful Granddaughters Anna, Leah, and Kaitlyn.
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Dr. Unruh at
DrUnruh@aol.com
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