Components of Typical and Atypical Motor Development
Components of Typical and Atypical Motor Development
By: Lois Bly, M.A., PT
Ms. Bly presents complex material on typical and atypical development in a step by step fashion, artfully leading the reader to a greater understanding of the multifaceted problems that children with movement dysfunction experience. Foreword by Lauren Beeler, PT, C/NDT.
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Ms. Bly presents complex material on typical and atypical development in a step by step fashion, artfully leading the reader to a greater understanding of the multifaceted problems that children with movement dysfunction experience. …
Knowledge of optimal and atypical development serves to support identification and intervention of children with posture and movement challenges who need services.
Foreword by Lauren Beeler, PT, C/NDT
The publication addresses:
· Typical Motor Development in the First Year
· An analysis of the atypical motor developmental process
· Atypical Motor Development in Body Regions
o Head and Neck Control
o Shoulder and Upper Extremity Control
o Pelvic and Lower Extremity Control
Lois Bly, M.A., PT
Lois L. Bly, M.A., PT, C/NDT, received her bachelor of arts, with a major in biology, from Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, and a certificate of physical therapy from the D. T. Watson School of Psychiatrics in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. She did graduate work in pathokinesiology at New York University, New York, New York, and received her Master of Arts degree in motor learning from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Ms. Bly received her initial training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) from Dr. and Mrs. Bobath in London, England. She also has attended numerous NDT courses, including the NDT Baby Course with Ms. Mary Quinton and Dr. Elsbeth Koeng in Bern, Switzerland. Following the Baby Course, Ms. Bly worked and studied at the Inselspital Bern, Zentrum fur Cerebrale Bewegungsstorungen, Bern Switzerland. Following a 10-week course with Ms. Quinton and Dr. Koeng in Seattle, Washington, Ms. Bly became an NDT Coordinator Instructor and was certified to teach NDTA Pediatric Certificate Courses.
Ms. Bly is the author of several books:
- The Components of Normal Movement during the First Year of Life
- Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year and Motor Skills Acquisition Checklist
- Baby Treatment Based on NDT Principles, and
- Facilitation Techniques Base on NDT Principles (was previously published)
Ms. Bly has worked for many years as a physical therapist, treating babies with developmental disabilities and children with cerebral palsy. Since 1980, she has taught numerous seminars, workshops, NDT certification courses, and advanced Baby Courses throughout the United States, Australia, South America, and South Africa. Currently she continues to teach, consult, and maintain a small private practice in Maryland.
In 2000, Ms. Bly received the NDTA Award of Excellence. In 2009, she received the APTA Pediatric Section Jeanne Fischer Mentorship Award.