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Prerequisite: Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level, (Part 1)

Before you can register for Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course (Part 2),
you must first enroll in the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level course (Part 1).

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Learn in-depth, extensive tools to facilitate effective 
neuro-sensory-reflex movement programs for all ages.

Gain Confidence!

Increase Effectiveness

Watch children & clients transform

Have Fun!

Life Changing Transformation

Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level (Part 2) activities were among the helpful tools used for this infant:

Baby was born, April 3, 2018  •  Photo 1 taken June 27, 2018  •  Photo 2 taken July 9, 2018
Therapists and photo credit: Maggie Lloyd, OT and Cath Winfree, Massage Therapist
with Melody Edwards, PT as consulting therapist

See a case study from Melody Edwards, PT, showing resolution of torticollis using tools from the Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course for a child whose treatment started at the age of 13 months.

Transformation for Adults Too

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What Parents and Therapists Say

"Sonia is an outstanding  instructor! Her courses offer techniques to improve sensory processing, self regulation, & motor skills.  These techniques do not require special equipment to implement. The course manuals include clear pictures of the techniques and are mailed to you, so NO need to print hundreds of pages. The Brain and Sensory Foundations courses have taught me ways to help the children I work with in occupational therapy make progress faster."  ~Lynda Steed, OTR/L, Recovery Zone Pediatric Therapy, Russellville, Arkansas

"I work with clients who are in pain or who have limited mobility. The results I see using the rhythmic movement and reflex integration tools from the Brain and Sensory Foundations courses have been beyond amazing."
~Sue Kruszewski, Therapeutic Yoga, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

"The tools I learned in this course were easy to incorporate into practice and I could start seeing results after just a few weeks!"    ~Holly, OTR/L

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Join the Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level, (Part 2) course*

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In this on-demand, self-paced online course, we focus on integrating reflexes with tools from a wide variety of neurodevelopmental movement methods. We learn simple movements that give children the foundation for learning, emotional maturity, speech, language, social skills, physical strength, and upright posture. The movements are ideal for teens and adults as well. 

Course comes with a full-color, professionally designed, hardcopy training manual with clear photos and directions.

This training course is excellent for OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, vision therapists, educators, parents, health care providers, social workers, mental health, addiction and family counselors, yoga therapists, caregivers and anyone interested in neurodevelopmental movements for optional functioning.

CEU Information:

• For OTs and OTAs in USA, 1.3 OT CEUs (13 contact hours)
  
• For PTs and PTAs in qualifying states of USA:  This course is subcontracted to Redefine Health Education (RHE) for 13 contact hours. Courses subcontracted to RHE will be accepted for PT/PTA licensure credit in all the jurisdictions listed on this webpage, pursuant to regulation or direct approval: www.redefinehealthed.com/ceuinfo. [Florida CE Broker Number for PTs/PTAs in Florida: Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level (Part 2) - 20-903263]
• For International Association of Orofacial Myofunctional (IAOM) members, 13 CEUs.

*This course is the sequel to the prerequisite course, Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level (Part 1).

Questions about the course can be asked during live Q & A sessions or emailed to Sonia Story, throughout the length of the course.

Course completion required by January 31, 2025

What you will receive..

• Outstanding tools for sensory integration
• Innate Rhythmic Developmental Movements (unique, not from the RMT curriculum) for brain, body, and sensory maturity
• Movements and games for integrating key primitive and postural reflexes: 
  • Spinal Perez
  • Landau
  • Amphibian/Crawling
  • Crossed Extensor
  • Foot Tendon Guard
  • Pull to Sit
  • Parachute
  • Facial-Oral reflexes
• Help for Birth and Bonding challenges
• Extra Help for ATNR, Babinski reflex, Fear Paralysis reflex, Infant Torticollis
• Movements for reducing stress, trauma and anxiety
• Playful movements to do with children

Brain and Sensory Foundations tools are effective for helping with: 

Parents and therapists using these tools report increases in academic achievement, more harmony in family life, and children reaching new levels of calm, fitness, motivation and happiness. Though the emphasis of this class is on children, Brain and Sensory Foundations tools are equally effective for teens and adults.

This course is for you if:

1. You have a desire to make a huge difference for your children and/or clients. View Case Studies here.
2. You want to deepen and expand your ability use of innate neuro-movements.
3. You enjoy helping yourself and others transform!

This course is not for you if:

1. You are a professional who needs CEUs, but you do not plan to apply the tools.
2. You do not want to investigate new concepts and tools in the area of sensory integration.

From our Students:

"The Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course took my skills of working with reflexes to a whole new level - especially for the treatment of Torticollis. Sonia does a masterful job of taking her wealth of information and distilling it down to the best of the best and then presenting it in a very practical way that can be immediately used in a treatment session. I am so thankful that I took Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level. I highly recommend this course to fellow therapists, parents, counselors, teachers, and anyone else working with children."  Melody Edwards, PT

"The rhythmical movements and reflex integration from the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First and Second Level courses, took my treatment "bag of tricks" to a new level. I implement these tools in each treatment session with results for each student I see! The students are carrying over skills at a faster pace than without these vital movements and integrations! I'm so glad I took these courses!" Amanda Egelseer, OTR

"I am a developmental and autism specialist and work with children with very challenging behaviors. I am forever grateful for Brain and Sensory Foundations courses. The results are amazing both short term as well as over time. Every time I engage with a child I use something I've learned from these courses! " Sharon P

"In the past, I have struggled with helping my patients improve sleeping patterns but once I learned the Abdominal rocking rhythmic movement in the Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course, I began making great strides with my patients immediately. I had learned how to integrate Abdominal reflex in another course but had difficulty with parent training and carry over due to the many steps required for parents to remember. Using Sonia's technique for Abdominal Rhythmic Movement, the parents were able to easily implement this and reported immediate positive results. So many parents have come to me the next session raving about how quickly their child fell asleep and how rested he seemed the next morning. They felt it was much easier to implement than other exercises and were very satisfied with the results! I am so excited about all of the new information provided in this Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course. I highly recommend all of Sonia Story's courses as they have greatly improved the way that I approach therapy with my patients. She has helped me become a better therapist!"  Amber Humphrey, OTR, MOTCo-owner, Open Door Pediatric Therapy Lead Occupational Therapist

I am pleased by the content of this course and feel it compliments the first level course perfectly. The manual is easy to use with clear instructions and excellent pictures and the manner in which Sonia instructed each lesson was so helpful-particularly demonstrating most activities in video format. I feel I have gained so many extremely useful tools to apply to my practice and am very grateful for this course! MB OTR/L

Course Tuition: $395 USD per individual 

Register Now!Full Course Fee due upon registration. Instant access to online training videos and resources. Hardcopy, full-color professionally designed, spiral-bound training manual comes with course tuition. For course manual shipping outside the USA, add $29 USD for shipping.

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Our  Guarantee: If you are not satisfied for any reason, return all course materials to PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325, along with your refund request within 30 days of your registration for a full refund. Course materials must be unused and in good condition to receive full refund.

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Course Content

Course Objectives: View here

Course Syllabus: View here

Read Course FAQs before registration View FAQs here

Assessments and Requirements

Course access ends for all students on January 31, 2025.

For individuals taking this course for continuing education credits and/or a certificate,
the following steps are required by January 31, 2025:

1. Attend or view all sessions for the full duration of the training.
2. Complete a multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher.
3. Actively participate in learning the movements experientially and practice facilitation with at least one other individual.
4. Complete an online end-of-course evaluation survey.
5. Students are also expected to read all course handouts in addition to course manual.
   
   Questions about the course can be asked by emailing to Sonia Story, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. throughout the length of the course. Or questions can be asked through optional online live Question and Answer sessions. Chat with live, online responses as long as you agree that your questions may be recorded and shared with the Brain and Sensory Foundations student community. Students will be sent emails with instructions on how to access recordings of any live Q & A sessions.

Please note answers to extensive questions requiring detailed responses that are beyond the scope of the course are available with a phone consultation. Rate for phone consultations is $200 per hour with a half hour minimum.

Technical Requirements

Internet Connection is required using a PC, Laptop, or Mac computer to access the online learning platform. Online programs may be viewable on mobile devices, tablets, or cell phones.

Instructional Methods

• • Lecture
• • Training manual
• • PowerPoint presentation
• • Video demonstration
• • Independent experiential lab practice
• • Sharing of case studies
• • Questions and answers

 

COURSE SPONSOR: Move Play Thrive, PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325, For more information contact Sonia Story, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMPORTANT Terms and Conditions:
As a User of the Move Play Thrive services and the Brain and Sensory Foundations® Program, I agree to the following Terms and Conditions in order to participate: 
Single User Policy 
This course and all materials from this course are protected by copyright. This course may be taken by only one individual User per account with no sharing of login credentials or course materials with anyone. The only exception to this policy is in the case of two parents residing in the same household who are learning this material for themselves and their children, and who are not enrolling in a professional capacity. I agree to abide by this policy as a condition of enrollment. 
Intellectual Property and No Distribution Policy 
As a User of the Brain and Sensory Foundations® Program I acknowledge that I will NOT copy, record, reproduce, post, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit the Move Play Thrive or Brain and Sensory Foundations® content. I agree I will not distribute any part of the Brain and Sensory Foundations® course content over any network, including a local area network, sell or offer it for sale, share, or use the course materials without written permission. I agree to abide by this policy as a condition of enrollment. 
Limit of Liability 
As a User of the Brain and Sensory Foundations® program, I acknowledge and agree to the following: The content of any Move Play Thrive offering including the Brain and Sensory Foundations® training is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. None of the information or activities from any Move Play Thrive program should be used as a substitute for medical advice, treatment and/or diagnosis from a qualified licensed health professional. I acknowledge that it is my sole responsibility for determining the appropriateness of any information or activity suggested in any Move Play Thrive program for myself and for individuals with whom I use these activities. It is my sole responsibility for determining the appropriateness of any course activities as they relate to my: professional scope of practice; individual abilities; mental or physical conditions and/or any limitations I may have. I expressly waive and release any claim that I may have at any time for injury or loss of any kind against any individual or entity involved with Move Play Thrive, and Brain and Sensory Support Co.

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Please let us know if you have a special needs request for attendance in this training course. Though we cannot guarantee that we can provide every special needs accomodation, we will do our best to facilitate special needs.

Move Play Thrive is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, provider ID# 8892. This distance-learning, online activity is offered at 1.3 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

Disclosure: Sonia Story, instructor for the Brain and Sensory Foundations course, does not have any relevant financial or relevant non-financial relationships to disclose and has no potential conflicts of interest in presenting this material. Instructor receives compensation via Brain and Sensory Support Co. for conducting this course.

Important Note:
Depending on your profession, this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized scope of your practice. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professional standards.

Want to take the Prerequisite course?

If you have NOT taken the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level course, that is required before registering for the Brain and Sensory Foundations, Second Level course!

TAKE the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level course (Part 1), and GET STARTED

Register Brain & Sensory Foundations First Level course

 

Disclaimer: Consult with your health care provider if you have questions about doing movement. Nothing in this webinar or any other content by Sonia Story, should be interpreted as medical advice.

IMPORTANT: All the movements we learn in Brain and Sensory Foundations courses should feel enjoyable and comfortable. By registering for this online course you agree to take responsibility for your own well-being; you should adapt or refrain from doing any movement that is uncomfortable and check with your healthcare provider if required prior to beginning a movement program.
Course completion required by January 31, 2025

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