Deviation 1 in all Movement Lesson Assessments
Oct 04, 2025
Deviation 1: Full-Term Natural Birth
Definition:
This category represents infants born full-term (around 37–42 weeks) through a natural delivery without significant medical complications. In these cases, movement development tends to follow expected timelines with minimal interference.
Key Features:
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Milestones are typically achieved within standard timeframes.
Rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking occur on schedule.
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Movement is organized by time-dictated development.
The body matures under the influence of gravitational reflexes without interruption.
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Lower risk of neuromuscular complications.
There may be minor variances, but these are generally within typical ranges.
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No major medical interventions at birth.
The birth process itself helps "kickstart" torque, rotation, and breathing reflexes.
Assessment Goals:
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Confirm that primitive reflexes are present and maturing into gravitational reflexes.
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Ensure weight transfer, rotational abilities, and midline development are intact.
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Educate parents that movement—not just milestone checklists—is the accurate indicator of healthy development.
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A great baseline to 'know' where your child is at.
Movement Lesson Note:
Even in full-term natural births, subtle deviations may still occur (such as flat head, mild reflux, and shallow rooting), so early observation ensures that these minor issues don't compound later. This category serves as the baseline of normal development, against which other deviations are compared.
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