Palmer Reflex Most of us will recognise the Palmar reflex, the infant grasp, where a light touch to the newborn’s palm will prompt them to…
ATNR: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) develop in utero and aids in the birthing process. It also relates to the…
Spinal Galant Reflex So what is the Spinal Galant reflex and what difficulties can it cause when it is retained beyond infancy? This reflex emerges…
TLR: The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) Let’s look at the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR). This fascinating yet often unfamiliar reflex plays a vital role in…
Landau Reflex The landau reflex assists with posture development and technically isn’t a primitive reflex as it isn’t present at birth. It typically emerges around…
STNR: The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex is present briefly after birth and then reappears around six to nine months. It should…
Rooting Reflex: The rooting reflex is present at birth to ensure babies can find food. It assists in the act of breastfeeding and is activated…
Moro Reflex: Let’s look in some detail at the Moro reflex. This is the one that most people can recognise – when a baby is startled…