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We had a fabulous time with Jill Mays last night! Jill presented her book and shared her expertise on motor development and sensory processing for typical children and children on the autism spectrum. She put particular emphasis on “the quiet senses”;  proprioception (activated by pressure to the joints), kinesthesia (activated by movement of the muscles), and the vestibular system (activated by rotation and movement, change in head position). We learned about enhancing sensorimotor development all the way from newborn reflexes through bike riding.

A special thank you to Jill Mays for spending the evening with us sharing her insight and experience. Thank you also to the many parents that joined us- your thoughtful (and sometimes lively!) comments and questions made the evening a joy. Lastly, thank you to the ever committed Center staff members whose open minds, and insatiable desire for new information and skills makes the Center an amazing place to teach and learn.

Below:  Jill discusses the vestibular system

Below: Center supervisors with Jill Mays after the presentation (left to right: Jillian Cano, Nicole Nemchek, Lynn Hartigan, Pam Konareski, Jill Mays, Colleen Balash, Liz Venturini, Gail Felice)

Below: Our gift from Jill, a signed copy of her book