Developing Brains 3: Developing the Autonomic Nervous System, Interoception and Social Engagement

• Event Start Date:
  10/01/2026 at 9:00 AM
• Event End Date:
  11/01/2026 at 4:00 PM
• Capacity:
  40
• Bookings Close On:
  30/11/2025 at 12:00 PM
• Event Times:
  Saturday 9am-6pm, lunch 1-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm, Lunch 12-1pm
• CPD Credits:
  20

To see the flyer with information about all 4 seminars in the series click here

Webinar

·       Functions of the Mesencephalon

·       The Neurology of the Moro Reflex

·       Functions of the Medulla, its developmental and relevance

·       Neurology of the Fear Paralysis Reflex

·       Functions & anatomy of the Pons

·       Polyvagal theory –the brainstem neurology and the Engage, Mobilise and Freeze responses

·       What is interoception  where is the Insular, the relationship between low interception and austism

·       Trauma and its effects on the developing brain

·       Adverse Childhood Experiences

·       The Cell Danger Response and its interactions with the Autonomic nervous system

Seminar Saturday

·       Assessment of Mesencephalon function with demonstration and practical

·       Implications and assessment of the Moro Reflex

·       Assessment of the Medulla with demonstrations and practical

·       Polyvagal Theory and the development of the FPR and Moro

·       Assessment of the Pons with demonstration and practical

·       Connecting the brainstem with the cortex and cerebellum – what are these tests telling us?

·       Therapeutic options for Interoception

·       Sensory then Motor Interventions for the Moro, Demonstration and Practical

Seminar Sunday

·       Developmental Neuropsychology and Attachment styles

·       Rehabilitation of the medulla, including neurology of direct vagal nerve stimulation and activities such as breathing and cold water exposure

·       Rehabilitation of the Pons including neurology of Trigeminal nerve neuromodulation

·       Interventions for the Dorsal Vagal and Fear Paralysis Reflex, Demonstrations and Practical including Cranial manual therapy and its effect on the brainstem

·       Ventral Vagal Interventions for Social Engagement

·       Presentation of Cases Shelley & Darren have seen and / or Live case demonstration if possible, with a focus on the polyvagal approach

**This is part 3 of a 4 part series. Please see other listings for full details of each seminar**

• Part 1: Schedule for Understanding and Stimulating the Development of the Sensory System
• Part 2: Assessing & Activating the Development of the Cerebellum and Vestibular System
• Part 3: Developing the Autonomic Nervous System, Interoception and Social Engagement
• Part 4: Enhancing Learning through Cortical Networks and Multi-Modal, Bilateral Integration

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• Seminars

Topics

• Neurology
• Paediatric

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