In this now legendary two-day workshop, Thelen presented her theories and extensive research, which have brought about a new paradigm for viewing development based upon principles of self-organization and the unity of cognitive, sensory, and motor processes. The DVD includes recordings of Feldenkrais practitioner Mark Reese teaching ATM to demonstrate some of the principles Thelen is discussing.

Areas covered in the course include:

1. Traditional theories of development and brain function
2. Principles of dynamic systems
3. A dynamic systems approach to the development of cognition and action
4. The role of variability in development
5. The dynamics of neural organization and development
6. Edelman's theory of neuronal group selection
7. Research on learning to walk
8. Studies on reaching in babies
9. Selection in muscle synergies
10. Posture as integrated set
11. The intersection of perception, cognition and movement
12. Exploration and selection in learning
13. Habit formation
14. Dynamic systems principles of change