Hi! you can get all the info about the MiniMoves Program here: jen-stewart.mykajabi.com/minimoves

Always trust your "mommy-gut"! ❤

Watch the full video of the 3 things to avoid and what to do instead here: Are you making these Mistakes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Gpk42niKh7hbM

Hi! You can watch the full video (and what to do instead!) right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7amZeDiMmfZrMsi=THFdK0gjv_o0sxIv

Hi! You can watch the full video (and what to do instead!) right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7amZeDiMmfZrMsi=THFdK0gjv_o0sxIv

Hi! It’s Jen, from MindfullMoves! You can learn more about the Better Head Control mini course here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/offers/ig46tgWs/checkout

So many changes! Of course, it depends on the child, but the more general changes I've seen are: better coordination, balance, better sleep, longer periods of engagement, eye contact, more awareness of what's going on around them (and interest in what's going on around them), better self regulation, more speech, less toe walking. Basically, these slow, gentle movements gives the brain the chance to make sense out of the incoming sensory information. When the brain can better organize incoming information, anything is possible!

Hi! It’s Jen from MindfullMoves! You can watch the free workshop 3 steps to reduce spasticity here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/3-steps-reduce-spasticity

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

Hi! it's hard to tell from the info if the delays are only due to hearing loss. That may be a part of it, but also might be one piece to a more complex puzzle. No matter the reason, the best way to support a child with developmental delays is with slow, gentle movements that support their nervous system, so it has a chance to learn! You can check out my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

Aw, that's so sweet! I'm so happy to share this with parents! Keep exploring slow, gentle movements!

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

Hi! It’s Jen from MindfullMoves! You can watch the free workshop 3 steps to reduce spasticity here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/3-steps-reduce-spasticity

Hi! It’s Jen from MindfullMoves! You can watch the free workshop 3 steps to reduce spasticity here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/3-steps-reduce-spasticity

Yes, just remember to go slow and keep it comfortable for the child. Stop if they are fussing, as their brain isn't in a "learning mode". Smaller movements are best at this stage.

Hi! It’s Jen from MindfullMoves! You can watch the free workshop 3 steps to reduce spasticity here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/3-steps-reduce-spasticity

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaatfKGml5Z8b9E&lc=Ugz1LuD2Pt1zSIInSzl4AaABAg

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaatfKGml5Z8b9E&lc=Ugz1LuD2Pt1zSIInSzl4AaABAg

Yes, it can reduce tremors! You can try some of my other KZbin videos (search for the ChairMoves videos if you're able to do the movements yourself). If it's for a child, then just scroll through my channel and pick a few to try.

You can try the movements for the hand in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaatfKGml5Z8b9E&lc=Ugz1LuD2Pt1zSIInSzl4AaABAg

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

You're so welcome!

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

HI! You can find my current online classes here: classes.mindfullmoves.com/courses

Oooooo! There's so many things you can do! Get curious about your own habitual patterns and have some fun adding in variation! So, become more aware of how you hold your finger, thumb, wrist, elbow, shoulder as you reach out for something. It might be hard to pay attention to allllll your body parts, so just pick 2 at a time (ex fingers and elbow) and then add more, or mix it up, as your brain becomes more aware. Don't judge yourself about how your brain is coordinating everything, just notice and then start to add in some fun variation, that feels easy. What happens when you reach out... ...with your shoulder up by your ear? ... when you hold your breath? ... when one eye is closed? ... when your elbow is close to your ribs? When it's far away? What feels easier? What feels harder? This gives your brain information about how all your body parts are connected and how there might be more efficient ways to coordinate all of those body parts. Also.... here's some more detailed videos for the hand and arm, that you can follow along with: ❤️2 Exercises to Reduce Hand Spasticity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaatfKGml5Z8b9E ❤️ A Gentle Exercise to Reduce Spasticity in the Arm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gamumneOj69smZI

Thank you Jen. So is it more about awareness than trying to change ?

Hi Aideen! A big welcome to my little corner of the internet! lol. Great Question! Unfortunately, Dystonia is really challenging. But there's a few things you can try. The overall best thing is to find those moments and movements that are calming to his nervous system. So giving his brain more 'time' in a calm state. Which you've probably seen him in during ABM lessons and hopefully he's experienced periods of 'calm' after his lessons too? So, you can support him at home just by using those same techniques of moving him slow, gentle, bring awareness to himself, etc. Then try to figure out exactly when his arm gets "triggered" and play around (get curious!) about another way to 'reach out' that reduces the trigger. So maybe if he looks away from the object he's reaching for, it might disrupt whatever pattern his arm goes into. But it could be an infinite number of variations to try! It might help if his head is in a different position, or his left hip, or his shoulder (try to reach the object from below, instead of reaching from above, or to one side). Play with the position of his wrist, fingers, how he leans, where his feet are, there's so many different combos to play with! Does it happen when the object is to the left/right, up/down, close/far from him? Basically, try to find the trigger point that leads his brain into that pattern and 'do something different', so you're disrupting the pattern, before it starts. Allowing his brain to explore another option. I hope this helps! Of course each person and brain is unique, so it's hard to give specific movements, but hopefully this gives you some ideas of where to start!

@@MindFullMoves Thank you Jen! This is brilliant. I hadn't really thought of it from that perspective so I will have to explore these options with him to see if we can work it out :)

@@AideenMcIlroy it was such a great question! I just did a video about it: 2 Ways to Help Dystonia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWa1lIeJf5x8brc

Hi! You can watch the full video of the 3 things to avoid when teaching your child to sit, and what to do instead here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Gpk42niKh7hbM