July 6 - 9, 2026
Post Graduate Course in person in Keene, NH with Jane Swain
 
ane Swain has studied and worked with the primitive reflexes for many years. When all goes well, the primitive reflexes spontaneously become integrated during the natural course of the infant’s self-initiated gross motor sequence and also during classic childhood play activities up through kindergarten. We will explore and learn to see what the child is working on during their movement explorations and play. In the past two years Jane has deepened her research regarding the developmental sequence of reflex integration, and she will present this new material. Specifically, we will study how to identify the “milestones” of reflex integration from birth to six years, and what to do when there are challenges. 
 
Additionally, participants will gain capacities regarding:
- the spatial nature of the primitive reflexes, how to identify how a child is living in their space, and how to offer a child opportunities to balance out their spatial gestalt.
- testing the primitive reflexes for first grade readiness.
 
There will be two periods per day over four days with Jane.  It is expected that students have a basic understanding of this topic, however, one does not need to be an expert. Please come ready to discuss your experiences in working with the primitive reflexes.  Experiential activity and video will be included. The other two periods each day will consist of artistic classes.