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Primitive Reflexes

Articles from our therapists about primitive reflexes.

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· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills

What are Primitive Reflexes?

What are Primitive Reflexes? How can they affect my child? Each child is born with a set of critical reflexes that are integral to survival. A primitive reflex is an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus without conscious thought. For example: when you brush the side of your newborn’s cheek the

· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills

Primitive Reflexes

Primative Reflexes- The Good, The Bad, The Better! Have you ever tripped and simultaneously reached out your hands to stop the fall? That is your primitive reflexes at work! They are essential as the first line of defense to protect ourselves but they can also be detrimental to our development. What are primitive reflexes? Primitive reflexes