HeartSpacePT Learning Community

Children under 2 years of age attend therapy for a variety of concerns, such as torticollis, delays in movement milestones, difficulties with eating or play. However, there is often no clear explanation as to why these issues may be occurring. Postural control is fundamental to the development of all functional movement and many neurodiverse profiles include postural control differences present from birth. Ideally, a whole-body approach to movement that encompasses a systems approach to postural control contributions would be part of every assessment. In this 45-minute course participants learn about a dynamic systems model of postural control, which encompasses 12 component systems and their interconnections. This model forms the frame of reference for the rest of the presentation. Postural control development in the first 12 months is discussed and a brief review of research regarding postural control in neurodiverse profiles adds to the learner’s knowledge base. Finally, clinicians explore the characteristics of a clinical profile in babies presenting for therapy through a clinical application. This purchase price includes 120-day access to the course. $39.95 USD.