“My practice as an OT is forever changed.”

 

JD, OTR/L
Cedar Crest, NM, USA

 

Greetings!

Thank for reading more about the wonderful innate neurodevelopmental movements!

Most children enjoy doing neurodevelopmental movements and many children remind their parents to do them. Children frequently comment that the movements help them feel calm, more alert, or “better”.

Some highly sensitive children will find certain movements challenging at first, then much easier as they begin the process of integrating their reflexes and maturing their sensory systems. When movements are challenging, we break them up into smaller parts, and only do them in tiny amounts. Over time, we progressively work up to the whole movement sequence so that the child feels successful throughout the process.

While human beings are designed to move and to experience pleasure with movement, some children are very sensitive to movement or are lethargic and do not enjoy moving at first. This is a sign of under-development of the brain, body, and sensory systems. These children require more neuro-movement, but we have to start with less at the beginning to allow them time for  integration and comfort in the process. Because each individual is different, we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach.

For very sensitive children, we begin with movements that are deeply calming and that can be done while the child is sleeping. In these cases, we have been very successful using our "Go-Slow Guidlines" from the  Brain and Sensory Foundations® course.

We can also learn playful ways to engage our children while we do neurodevelopmental movements. Besides the benefits from the movements themselves, children also enjoy connecting in a playful way with their parents.

The most comprehensive, effective, affordable, and accessible place to access the innate neuro-movements is via the Brain and Sensory Foundations® course, guiding you in a tested, proven, system that is supported by evidence.

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