The Centre for Neurological Development & Integration (CNDI)

 

Upcoming Workshop:

 

Integration of Infant Dynamic and Postural Reflex Patterns: Neuro-sensory-motor and Reflex Integration

Guelph Turfgrass Institute, University of Guelph

September 18-21, 2010


 

Presented by
Pamela Curlee
International Faculty,
Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute for Neuro-sensory-motor and Reflex integration™


Masgutova Neuro-motor Reflex Integration (MNRI™) Course Objectives
Participants of this live MNRI™ course will attend all 32 hours and satisfactorily participate in both the course discussion and hands-on supervised practice. Participants of the course will develop a clear understanding of how neuro-sensory-motor reflex patterns must integrate in order to help all individuals learn and function at individualized optimal levels. Professionals and parents will be able utilize this approach in their professional and home settings to provide support for the physical-cognitive learning process. The reflex integration techniques and reflective exercises contained in the book, Integration of Infant Dynamic and Postural Reflex Patterns: Neuro-sensory-motor and Reflex Integration Method by Svetlana Masgutova, Ph.D., will form the foundation for the course.

 
Objectives

·       Discover how the concept of “Movement as the basis of the natural development of a person” relates to the cognitive and social/emotional development and functioning of individuals across the lifespan.

·       Understand and apply the Masgutova Method™ of Neuro-sensory-motor and Reflex Integration techniques for nineteen reflex patterns and how the MNRI™ Method is based upon both neurological science, studies of assessment and development of motor skills.

·       Identify, define, and classify Dynamic and Postural Infant Reflexes based upon the research of Pavlov (1927), Simonove (1987), Konorsky (1970) and Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development (1978).

·       Understand and explain the reflex activity mechanism of the nervous system.

·       Evaluate the reflex system as the neuro-physiological basis and foundation for movement development patterns experienced over the lifespan.

·       Understand how distress and negative learning experiences can inhibit the integration of specified reflex patterns necessary for reading, writing, feeding, core stabilization, visual/ motor integration, speech/ language development and auditory processing.

·       Explore the norms of movement development based upon assessment metrics such as Shirley’s Scales of Motion Development (1986) and Frankenburg and Doss’s Scale of Motion Habits (1986).

·       Understand, classify and explore the body motor coordination systems, consequent brain levels and the implication on the integration of reflex patterns.

·       Analyze reflex integration based upon levels (ie. reflex circuit, basic pattern, links with facilitating and opposing reflexes, transition of reflex to intentional movement, connection of reflex pattern with conscious movements and skills, correlation of reflex patterns with behavior and habits, connection of reflex patterns with emotional sphere and personality development and interrelations of reflex patterns with cognition).

·       Identify main parameters of a reflex pattern test and evaluate reflex pattern for integration (typical development) or dysfunction (atypical development).

·       Compare and contrast Dynamic and Postural Infant Reflex Patterns found in the coronal, sagittal and axial body plane coordination systems.

·       Apply and evaluate pre and post reflex assessment techniques for the nineteen reflexes discussed and explored in the course.

·       Apply and evaluate reflex integration techniques (neuromuscular re-education) for the nineteen reflexes discussed and explored in the course.

·       Explore and facilitate reflex integration exercises for specific reflex patterns discussed and modeled in the course.

·       Develop skills to assess and create an individualized program, utilizing MNRI™ methodology to generate positive physical, emotional and cognitive growth of the client.

This workshop is open to all professionals and families that work with children and adults with challenges

(TBI, Autism, Down Syndrome, CP, ADHD, or other neurological challenges.)

 

The Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

 

To read testimonials from parents and practitioners who have witnessed the benefits of these methods, click here.

 

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Final Registration: September 11, 2010