The Masgutova Method: A Brief Overview

"The first infant movements do not disappear; they continue to work in union with higher nervous formations…" L.S. Vygotsky, 1930.

The Masgutova Method of Neuro-Sensory-Motor and Reflex Integration - MNRI® supports the restoration of neurodevelopment and the integration of primary movements, reflexes, coordination systems, and skills for optimal functioning, development, and learning. The Masgutova Method is based on the stimulation of reflex patterns in order to awaken sensory-motor memory, which positively affects cognitive, emotional, social and motor abilities. Benefits of Neuro-Sensory-Motor and Reflex Integration include the development of more mature movements, skills and intellectual processes. Our Method involves natural, non-invasive movements that can be easily learned by parents, adults, and professionals who work with challenged individuals. These techniques complement other therapies.

The Masgutova Method includes these programs and courses:

• The use of new knowledge in the field of neuro-sensory-motor integration for the analysis and organization of the development of the movement system (levels, stages, mechanism, processes, strategies and structure)
• The integration of primary movement systems with higher controlled movement patterns.
• Integration of early primary movement systems (reflexes, rhythmic movements, natural coordination systems and skills)
• Integration of Dynamic and Postural Infant Reflexes
• Integration of Lifelong Reflexes and Reactions in Movement Development
• Motor-sensory and sensory-motor integration enhancement

These programs are utilized by a group of professionals who have specialized and trained in the Masgutova Method of Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration (MNRI®)

For further information please refer to our website: www.masgutovamethod.com

Goals and Purposes of the Masgutova Neuro-Sensory-Motor Reflex Integration® Method

• To develop and promote the knowledge of Neuro-Sensory-Motor Integration and adjunctive Movement Development programs as the most natural, non-invasive and holistic method of facilitating neurodevelopment.
• To make these programs available to professionals and lay people in different countries to support positive personal development and achievements for themselves and their families.
• To supply an ongoing professional education in the Masgutova Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration™ and Neuro-Motor Development methods.
• To develop high quality standards for teaching and educational therapy programs.
• To formulate research projects and programs on natural development and learning.
• To publish research on Neuro-sensory-motor and Neuro-Motor Development and Reflex Integration and other holistic programs based on the stimulation of natural, genetic motor resources.
• To establish relations with state and private Universities, Academies, Institutes, Centers and other organizations worldwide in order to supply traditional schools with new knowledge and research projects.
• To network with International organizations and professionals interested in programs of natural and holistic development.
• To train Instructors to teach the curricula on Masgutova Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration - MNRI™ and other Neuro-Motor Development programs.
• To plan and approve courses on the Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration and Neuro-Motor Development and to set quality standards for the teaching of these programs.
• To consult with children, adults and professionals.