Do you want to confidently know what is happening and why when babies move?
This advanced live, virtual course is for Pediatric Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists diving deep into understanding baby behavior.
Through video viewing, detailed analysis and discussion, we will learn the following:
- Observation Skills
- being focused on what matters
- train your eyes to see every important aspect
- interpreting behavior and movement appropriately
- Decoding Facial Expressions
- link to autonomic regulation
- social engagement
- cranial nerve integration
- Reading Baby's Behavior and Body Language
- withdrawl and approach
- orienting
- self regulatory strategies
- Integrating Posture and Movement
- neuromotor maturation
- decoding arms, legs, head and trunk
- seeing movement as a reflection of neural activity
We will infuse aspects of spontaneous, volitional and reflexive movements. Discussion around the development of goal directed behavior and corticospinal tracts will be presented.
I've been observing babies for 30 years and this course is likely the most interesting and illuminating perspective on early infant movement and activity.
This is a new course, has high value and I'm eager to see you there!
Instructor: Michelle Emanuel OTR/L
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 9-1:30 pm EST