Developmental Movement Education
Observing and Facilitating Development 

Learn to recognize, comfort, and support an individual's efforts from nursing to dancing - for optimal brain and body development.

Engaging a child in the first year of life is crucial in the development of the adult the child will become. During the first year, 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 the first year of life is influenced by the handling practices of caregivers and the infant's earliest learning through movement and touch.

This program is based on BMC principles and methods of how to meet and engage to facilitate change rather than making the problem, interaction, or treatment the focus. Students explore their own developmental foundation and how it influences their physical and psychological integration. This approach provides insight and facilitates a broad range of choices for educators to reach their full potential. 

Developmental Movement Education (IDME) blends a deep understanding of developmental movement (that influences infants and adults alike) with skillful touch or handling practices. It is centered on the individual's learning style rather than task-oriented and suited to those who already work with infants or anyone who wants to learn. The IDME material is therefore applicable to licensed therapists interested in understanding and utiliizing developmental movement patterns for injury prevention and rehabilitation with children and adults.  


“Movement is the kinesthetic pathway to physical health, cognitive learning, emotional expression, and neuro-developmental growth.” 
   - Dr.Martha Eddy, at left.



Top banner photo: Maryska Bigos moving through ipsilateral push from the upper extremity with a SME student. This movement pattern establishes side bending when belly crawling during the first year. Children who skip this belly pattern may be later challenged with lateral flexion/extension and rotation or shortness in one leg, the lower back, or neck and shoulders, as well as reading and comprehension. This is a challenging pattern for both infants and adults, which is the reason it is often skipped but once established it is invigorating - and supports function at any age!
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