The Online Brain and Sensory Foundations course offers multimedia instruction for assessing and remediating innate infant movements: primitive reflexes; postural reflexes; rhythmic; and developmental movements that are retained or underdeveloped. Innate and integrative movements are combined to promote brain and sensory-motor function and the foundation for improved learning, speech, emotional-social skills, physical balance, strength, stamina, and coordination for all ages. Contact Hours: 18
Course Objectives—Upon completion of this course Learners will be able to:
- Execute a two-minute Brain Tune Up protocol for stress release and improved learning.
- Identify 5 principles important in applying innate rhythmic developmental movements for maturing brain and sensory-motor systems.
- Identify at least 3 research studies showing associations of retained infant reflexes with developmental delays, learning challenges or behavioral challenges.
- Identify the stimulus and movement pattern for each of 11 key primitive and postural reflexes: Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex, Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex, Hands (two) and Feet Reflexes (two), Fear Paralysis Reflex, Moro Reflex, Spinal Galant Reflex, Head Righting Reflex.
- Apply movement protocols for integration of 11 key primitive and postural reflexes, thereby maturing the neuro-sensory-motor foundations for skill building.
- Plan a “5-Step Balance” process to help with releasing stress and attaining goals.
- Facilitate a “5-Step Balance” process to help with releasing stress and attaining goals.
Requirements to Earn CEUs and/or Certificate of Completion
- Read course manual and required handouts as indicated for each course session.
- Attend or view all sessions for the full duration of the training.
- Actively practice the movements for yourself and record your experience in brief journal entries.
- Show competency in practical application through two written case studies.
- Complete an online end-of-course evaluation survey.
- Complete a multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher.
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Partial Credit: We cannot award partial credit for this training course.
Students planning to earn CEUs for this course are responsible to verify whether this course meets the requirements of their licensing boards.
First Level, Brain and Sensory Foundations
Course Syllabus
Course FAQs
Instructional Methods
- Lecture
- Training manual
- PowerPoint presentation
- Video demonstration
- Independent experiential lab practice
- Sharing of case studies
- Questions and answers
Student Support
Throughout the duration of the training, extensive support is available for participants. Questions are submitted via email to course instructor. Instructor responds to questions via email, phone, or in optional live, online Q & A Sessions. The live, online Q & A sessions are bonus resources and are not required to earn a certificate and/or CEUs. Live, oline Q & A sessions are scheduled twice per month (except in December, when there is only one) and students are notified via email. To facilitate learning, questions are shared anonymously with all current students. Live Q & A sessions are recorded and available for later viewing. Q & A sessions are for questions related to the Brain and Sensory Foundations course. Extensive questions requiring detailed responses outside the scope of this course can be addressed in mentoring calls or via email consultation when available. The rate for extra consultation is $200 per hour with a half hour minimum.
System Requirements
- Internet Connection is required. Online recorded sessions are viewable on mobile devices, tablets, cell phones, or computers.
- Web browsers and operating systems are supported on the course website.
- Browsers: Please use the latest version (or the one before that) of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or a modern mobile browser.
- Operating Systems: Please use the latest two versions of Windows or Mac.
- For the optional Live Q & A sessions: Use Chrome or Firefox browsers. Internet Connection is required to access the live, online learning platform. Go here for system requirements: https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/kaltura-meeting-system-requirements Use this quick-test page to verify you have what you need to join the optional live Q & A sessions: https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/quick-tech-check
No Risk 30 Day Guarantee/Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available within the first 30 days after registration. If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, email your refund request and return all course materials to PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325 within this timeframe. Refunds will be issued once course materials are received. Course training manual must be unused and in new condition to receive a full refund. View all policies.
Scope of Practice Statement
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. This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
Disclosure
Sonia Story, MS, the instructor for the Brain and Sensory Foundations course, receives compensation via Brain and Sensory Support Co. (dba/ Move Play Thrive) for conducting this course.
Disability Accommodations
Please let us know if you need an accommodation to attend this training course. Though we cannot guarantee that we can fulfill every accommodation request, we will do our best. Because the course videos contain visual movement instructions, we are not able to accommodate for those who are blind. For students who are deaf or hard of hearing, course videos have a closed caption option, or you may request a written transcript from
Course Sponsor
Move Play Thrive, PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325. For more information contact us.