Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) The IDME program blends a deep understanding of development, its stages, and transitions of movement with skillful touch or handling practices. It is child-centered rather than task-oriented and suited to those who already work with infants or anyone who wants to learn.
Observing and Facilitating Development in the First Year
Engaging the whole child in the first year of life is crucial in the development of the child and the adult the child will become. During this time, the infant is organizing information and developing patterns of movement and perception upon which they will build their relationships to self, others, and the world around them. Learn how these patterns are influenced by the handling practices of caregivers and the infant's earliest learning experiences of movement and touch.
At right: Ruby's mother, Jen, watches while Joanna Haymore, Janice Geller, and Maryska Bigos engage Ruby in Tummy Time during a Monday morning class. (see Developmental patterns below)
Top photo on the preceding page: Joanna shares with Jen how Tummy Time will support and enhance Ruby's physical, emotional, and intellectual abilities.
Extraordinary learning is possible when the person the child is, is met. This program is based on BMC principles and methods of how to meet and engage the child to facilitate change rather than making the problem, interaction, or treatment the focus.
For IDME Program Requirements and Costs, please CLICK HERE
“Movement is the kinesthetic pathway to physical health, cognitive learning, emotional expression, and neuro-developmental growth.” - Dr. Martha Eddy
An exploration of the senses and perception to understand how in the first year an infant's movement and perceptual sequences emerge. Students explore their own developmental foundation and how it influences their physical and psychological evolution. This approach provides deep insight and the facilitation of a broad range of choices for educators to reach their full potential.
Level I: Four (4) required courses:
BASIC NEUROLOGICAL PATTERNS of MOVEMENT
(7 days) TBA
SENSES and PERCEPTIONS
(4 days) TBA
BASIC REFLEXES, RIGHTING REACTIONS and EQUILIBRIUM RESPONSES
(6 days) TBA
ONTOGENETIC DEVELOPMENT
(4 days) September 10-14, 2010
Level II: DEVELOPING MOVEMENT OBSERVATION SKILLS with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and IDME Certified Faculty
(10 days) October 11 - 22, 2010
FACILITATING MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and IDME Certified Faculty
(10 days) October 10 - 21, 2011
IDME Graduation October 20, 2011
All IDME courses were designed by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, OTR, to teach educators to entice choices and influence normal movement and sensory development in infants and toddlers by encouraging an embracing, child-centered approach. The intent of BMC is to set a foundation that supports the infant's pathways of ease, strength, agility and adaptability and avoid restrictive patterns of movement that inhibit the development of their full sensory and movement potential.
At right: Guest Teacher, Ellen Barlow, with IDME student stimulating "Galant Reflex" to inform her creeping pattern during Primitive Reflexes, Righting Reactions, and Equilibrium Responses.
Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) program is for those who are
- new to working with infants and toddlers
- already in early childhood education and day-care centers
- occupational, physical, speech, and auditory therapists as well as social work professionals
- parents, caregivers and grandparents
- working in the fields of movement, bodywork, martial arts, massage, sports, dance, yoga, and gymnastics
- expanding their understanding of sensory and motor development.
Earn a certificate to enrich your career or facility!
Become an Infant Developmental Movement Educator (IDME).
Learn to recognize, comfort, and support an infant's efforts from
nursing to walking - for optimal brain and body development!
Caregivers in our IDME program are welcome to bring their babies.
Developmental FUNdamentals Delight in each new stage as you help your baby: Early subtle signs that will influence your child socially, academically, and physically can be easily overlooked. Case studies show that the earlier an infant receives care, the more easily change will be accomplished. Scholarships are available for expectant and new parents!
For movers of all ages
especially, infants & toddlers (2 weeks – 18 months)
Developmental principles from Body-Mind Centering® will be explored
in our own bodies while playing with the little ones.
Mondays, 10 – 11:15 am
Tuesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm
Fee: $15 - $40 (sliding scale) Scholarships available as needed.
The greatest gifts we can give a child are physical comfort, emotional well-being, curiosity, confidence, the joy of bonding, and relating to others. Learn how these gifts are influenced by the handling practices of caregivers and the infant’s earliest learning experiences of movement and touch. Join Janice Geller and Maryska Bigos, both IDME faculty members and mothers with thirty (30) years of experience working with children professionally, for this exploration of developmental principles and infant handling skills.
* In nursing, digestion and sleep * Establish their 1st year developmental milestones
* Achieve rolling and crawling through play * Enjoy tummy time
To register or join our email list: maryska@nc.rr.com 919/ 286-7688 x 7
Location: Health Associates, 906 Broad Street,Durham, NC 27705
Contact us to present a Handling Skills class for expectant or new parents!
LEARN MORE: Infant/Toddler Developmental Movement Guidance Sessions, Bodywork, & Parent Education offered by Joanna Haymore, OTR/L, and BMC certified practitioner: www.bodymapskills.com
Amajoy Developmental Movement and Bodywork Center, directed by IDME Faculty member Lenore Grubinger, IDME, RMT, and IDME Faculty member, provides movement - based support to children of all ages. Lenore offers classes, individual sessions, educational products, mentoring, and supervision for children, parents, caregivers, IDME students, and professionals. Please visit: www.amajoy.net
