Primitive reflexes: we have to integrate them! Let’s talk about the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. The ATNR emerges 18 weeks in utero and diminishes completely 3–9 months after birth. The effect of the retained ATNR can be poor eye tracking and difficulty crossing the visual midline. The occurrence of the reflex can cause difficulties in learning to read, telling the time and left-right confusion as well. ~ The ATNR is often called the “fencing reflex”, due to the fact that when an infant is ly

Primitive reflex integration: My mind is blown!🤯 ~ I would have given anything to have this kind of reflex integration information years ago or right when I graduated from PT school. This info is ⚜️gold! ~ I have never seen a TLR reflex that was so overpowering to this sweet pea and me…integrate so quickly. ~ Her parents have done the integration technique of tummy time, legs straight, forearms underneath her at 90/90 and her head extended every day. They started slow and built up to five minut