Creating Connections: Introduction to Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Dynamic Core for Kids with Shelley Mannell, PT - Ottawa
Date: October 2 - 4, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Pricing: $925
This three-day, live course offers an introduction to Neuro-Developmental Treatment using a Dynamic Core for Kids framework regarding alignment and central stability. Neurotypical motor development is presented within a systems perspective with the focus of study highlighting how musculoskeletal alignment contributes to the development of upper extremity function, oral motor function, phonation and functional mobility. The systems framework also assists when conceptualizing the motor differences in development of neurodiverse children and how these differences impact alignment, emotional regulation, sensory processing and motor control.
Participants will develop a basic level skill in clinical reasoning and movement analysis as part of the assessment and treatment process by combining Dynamic Core for Kids alignment concepts with NDT handling. Learning is offered through lectures, small group labs, video analysis and treatment demonstrations. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a treatment practicum with clients, which provides an invaluable opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss individual components of movement in neurotypical development 0-12 months.
- Discuss the biomechanics of compensatory movements seen in neurodiverse children.
- Explain dynamic systems science of postural control and list 12 contributing component systems.
- Summarize the Dynamic Core for Kids approach to the mechanism of anticipatory central stability in postural control and describe the alignment that optimizes this central stability.
- Discuss the basic principles of NDT theory.
- Demonstrate an introductory level of NDT handling skills, supported by Dynamic Core alignment principles.