Neuromuscular Child Movement Assessment Book - The Forces of Movement Edition

The method introduces a groundbreaking concept: "Gravitational Primitive Reflexes," which are described as the "missing link" to a complete understanding of infant development.  By focusing on these fundamental responses to gravity, Movement Lesson aims to address the root cause of developmental delays.

What's in the Book?

• What is Optimal Development
• Purpose of the Neuromuscular Child Movement Assessment
• Why Parents and Professionals Need a Universal Understanding
• The Movement Lesson™ Deviation Scale (1–4)
• Functional Movement vs. Motion, Movement, and Locomotion

• Structure of Development
• Origins of Movement
• Muscle Interaction
• Internal Rotation / Perpetual Motion
• Controlled Reaction & Action
• Cognitive Response to Stimuli

• The Four Pillars: Force • Rotation • Weight Transfer • Transition
• Skeletal Buoyancy & Rotational Binding Force
• The Turner Primitives: Initiation • Transition • Contact • Recovery • Efficiency
• Functional Movement as the Basis for Cognition
• Movement Lesson Principle: Forces Create Function — Function Creates Cognition

1. Gravity – the only non-optional force
2. Momentum – the force of acquisition and locomotion
3. Push/Pull – counterbalancing forces that initiate direction
4. Convergence – uniting visual, fine, and gross motor coordination
5. Torque – rotational propulsion and internal synchronization
6. Controlled Movement – precision through gravity and counter-force

• Forces of Movement Milestone Integration Across Deviations
• Gravity-Based Neuromuscular Assessment
• Infant Movement Deviations (full-term, trauma, NICU)
• Movement Lesson Assessment Protocol
• Baseline for Movement: Turner Index

• Reflexes: Primitive and Gravitational
• Midline & Vision Development
• Human Sub-senses (Balance, Counterbalance, Rotation, Gravity, Acceleration, etc.)
• Movement Lesson Daily Plans & Case Studies

• Rotation Is the Law of Life
• Forces Create Function — Function Creates Cognition
• Functional Movement as Cognitive Design (Theory 22)
• Rotational Integrity (Theory 23)