Here we are working on an exercise pattern for children that show signs of retained primitive reflex called Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR). The purpose of this particular primitive reflex is to help with movement through the birth canal. It is also purposeful for a cross-pattern movement like crossing midline and bilateral integration activities. We typically see this until about six months of age, and then it should be integrated at that point. Some signs of retention would be decreased ha

🧠 Integrating reflexes like the ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) is foundational for balanced movement and development! This Basket Hold exercise provides children with a clear visual cue to maintain stability, helping them recognize when their arms shift and when they’re able to hold steady. This is just one exercise from over 7 hours of detailed, hands-on content in our Parents Course, designed to help you support children with developmental delays. Want to see more? Comment ‘Parents Cou

The ATNR should integrate around 6 months, but sometimes it doesn’t! Movement-based primitive reflex activities can help kickstart the reflex into integration to help it lie dormant in the brain stem. These two exercises are functional, play activities that are beneficial for the ATNR! 1. Tall kneel mummy walks- walking on the knees with the hands out in front on the body, turning the head side to side. Bonus points for reading visuals simultaneously. (Visuals included in my Crawling for Brain D