In this episode of Evidence for Education, we talk with Dr. Michele Lobo, an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at University of Delaware, about the powerful connection between movement, early intervention, and child development. Dr. Lobo’s work sheds light on how effective early intervention and parent engagement can enhance child development outcomes, as well as the importance of physical movement in child development and learning.

If you care about parent education, early intervention, early childhood development, and research dissemination, this episode offers insight, evidence, and hope. We dive into the story behind her work and how noticing tiny moments of curiosity and motion in young children sparked a whole new approach to early learning. We also explore what today’s early intervention landscape might be missing—from better ways to spot early signs to big ideas like co-located services, universal screening, and sharing knowledge far and wide. And because parents are at the heart of it all, we talk about what it really takes to connect with families around sensitive topics, build trust, and make learning feel collaborative rather than intimidating. It’s an episode full of insight and compassion for anyone who cares about helping little ones thrive.

For more information visit: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/chs/departments/pt/faculty/michele-lobo/