Second Level Course Information

The Brain and Sensory Foundations course offers multimedia online 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: 13

Course Objectives—Upon completion of this course Learners will be able to:

  • Execute 5 innate rhythmic developmental movements that support brain maturity, sensory processing, and learning.
  • Describe innate rhythmic developmental movements that mature at least 3 specific primitive and/or postural reflexes.
  • Recognize the movement patterns, assessment, and isometric integration protocols of key primitive and postural reflexes:

    - Landau Reflex
    - Spinal Perez Reflex
    - Amphibian and Crawling Reflexes
    - Crossed Extensor Reflex
    - Parachute Reflex
    - Pull to Sit Reflex
    - Foot Tendon Guard Response
    - Facial-Oral Reflexes

  • Identify movement activities and games for integration of the above listed primitive and postural reflexes.
  • Identify additional integration tools for bonding and for reflexes: Babinski, ATNR, and Fear Paralysis.
  • Describe at least 3 components of the protocol for infant torticollis

Requirements to Earn CEUs and/or Certificate of Completion

  1. Attend all sessions for the full duration of the training.
  2. Complete a multiple-choice open book test demonstrating an understanding of course content with a passing grade of 75% or better.
  3. Actively participate in learning the movements and protocols.
  4. Submit completed training evaluation form 

Students are expected to read course handouts in addition to course manual

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.

Second Level, Brain and Sensory Foundations Course Syllabus

Instructional Methods

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

Student Support

Questions about the course can be asked by emailing to instructor 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.

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.

Course Sponsor

Move Play Thrive, PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325. For more information contact us.