More Than A Gym on Instagram: "Maintaining extended elbows while rotating the head to either side helps to integrate ATNR! Making it a functional task to appropriately cue the child by carrying a tray with extended elbows while turning his head to look at color targets. 𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? A retained ATNR could affect the following in early childhood: ❗️bilateral coordination ❗️visual tracking ❗️crossing midline ❗️handwriting ❗️balance ❗️sitting posture ❗️attention and focus Do you have concerns of your child having retained reflexes and is it affecting them in the classroom? Our skilled team of therapists can work with you and your child on reflex integration. #morethanagym #sensorygym #reflex #reflexintegration #atnr #retainedreflexes #primitivereflexes
BRAIN & BODY HEALTH on Instagram: "Mastering Impulse Control and Emotional Regulation: Testing and Integrating the Moro Reflex 🌟🧠 Struggling with impulse control or emotional regulation? It could be the Moro reflex at play. Here’s a simple way to test for it and a powerful exercise to help integrate it. Moro Reflex Test 👀 1. Starting Position - Lie on your back with arms reaching up towards the ceiling and head relaxed. 2. The Test - Gently drop your head backward and observe your arms. If they jerk up, the reflex is active. If they stay still, the reflex is integrated. Overs and Unders to the Rescue👐🏼 1. Setup - Grab a ball or an object and stand with legs slightly spread. 2. The Move - Look over, head backwards, grab the object, then pass it under your legs while tucking your
Rachel & Jessica on Instagram: "If you are a pediatric OT practitioner, try this sensory activity routine with your clients, ages 5 + . This routine specifically targets the ATNR 👉 Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex . This is a great routine to complete as part of an obstacle course during the treatment session and a great home exercise program! . If you have clients with a retained ATNR, this is a great functional routine to use to help target the reflex! . But you also want to be including the specific reflex integration exercises! . We have a digital course that teaches you how to do that! 👉 How to identify retained primitive reflexes and test for them? 👉 The specific integration exercises to complete 👉 Functional activities (like these in the video) that also address primitive r
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