Stage 1 - Horizontal
0-3 Months
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
The first stage of development begins on the floor. Before sitting, crawling, or walking, the body must learn how to organize against gravity.
Movement Lesson focuses on the foundational relationships that allow all future development to emerge.
Many developmental challenges can be traced back to missing or incomplete organization during this stage.
Movement Lesson focuses on strengthening the foundation before compensations develop
THE 3 CORE MILESTONES
WHAT IS HAPPENING
From Organization to Integration
During this stage, the baby is not learning isolated skills. They are learning how the body works as a system. Vision, movement, balance, touch, and gravity are organized together. The quality of these early relationships influences every stage that follows
SIGNS THE SYSTEM MAY NEED SUPPORT
- Difficulty tolerating tummy time
- Persistent head turning preference
- Limited visual engagement
- Stiffness or asymmetry
- Difficulty rolling
These observations do not define a diagnosis. They may indicate areas where development can benefit from additional support.
WHY THIS STAGE MATTERS
Movement Lesson is not focused on milestones alone.
A child can achieve a milestone through compensation
We focus on how the movement is organized.
When the foundation is strong, future development becomes easier, more efficient, and more adaptable.
