👉Primitive reflex integration exercises involve specific movements designed to help the brain integrate and override these reflexes that should have naturally disappeared during early childhood. 👉Examples include exercises for the ✅️Moro reflex (like "starfish" positions), ✅️ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) (like cross-crawls and lizard exercises), and ✅️STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) (like cat and cow poses). 👉Elaboration: Primitive reflexes are automatic, involuntary responses pr

Primitive reflex work is a powerful foundational approach in therapy for children with autism. These early reflexes—like Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR and rooting—are meant to integrate within the first year of life. When they remain active, they can interfere with the child’s ability to develop higher-level skills that are needed for learning, language, regulation and social interaction. Why it is important to address primitive reflexes in children with autism? 🌿 Builds a regulated nervous system 🔄 S

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Here is a little look into what our testing for primitive reflexes looks like. There are a series of tests we do to see if your child has any retained reflexes. Next we will share some exercises that we recommend. Stay tuned! | Houdeshell Chiropractic, LLC