When I screen a client for primitive reflexes, I always do a basic test of vision. Not the type you may have when you see an optometrist, but one from a reflex perspective. Looking to see how the eyes work together, whether they can move… Read More »Vision and Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Hidden Link Behind Reading, Focus, and Coordination
How Birth Interventions Contribute to Retained Primitive Reflexes A common question I’m asked is “what causes primitive reflexes to be retained?” The answer is, there are many factors that can alter the integration of reflexes in the body and it is not possible to definitely… Read More »What Happens at Birth Doesn’t Stay at Birth: Reflexes, Development, and Support
Before a baby is born, or ever takes their first step, reaches for a toy, or rolls across the floor, a remarkable sequence of automatic movements has already begun shaping their development. These early movements are primitive reflex movements and are the body’s built-in blueprint… Read More »How Primitive Reflexes Kick-Start a Baby’s Movement
When a child is struggling with learning, attention, coordination, or emotional regulation parents and teachers can feel compelled to find a solution that will “fix things” quickly. Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTi) is a powerful tool for supporting the brain and nervous system in these areas… Read More »Why Rhythmic Movement Training Is Not a Quick Fix
When my son began swimming lessons, I was left perplexed. On land, he had no trouble following instructions and he seemed within the expected range of emotional maturity for his age at the time. He also was a kid who loved water – bathtime, the… Read More »When Reflexes Interfere: Understanding Swimming Difficulties in Children
Ever catch yourself wondering why it takes a bit more effort to handwrite these days? Dismayed at why students struggle to write “neatly” rows of cursive previous generations mastered? Handwriting in general, with the advancement of digital-based communication, is on the decline. In some international… Read More »Handwriting. A Lost Art? Or Is There More Going On?
“From about 11 weeks of age Andrew developed colic and would be sick with every feed and then multiple times during feed times. This lasted until 16 months of age, but what I hadn’t realised was how much of those essential movements and milestones Andrew… Read More »Andrew’s RMTi Journey in His Mum’s Words
Client: Robert 5 years old – Child’s name changed to protect identity When I met Robert he was a 5 year old Reception boy and a participant in his school’s intervention group for children with gross motor challenges. This group provides balance and gross motor… Read More »From Chaos to Calm – A Case Study
As the unfortunate need for trauma recovery increases in our world, it is important to ensure recovery is holistic and takes into account addressing the body’s reflexive responses to trauma. Integration of primitive reflexes is an essential part of trauma recovery addressing the sub-cortical effects… Read More »Healing After Trauma: How integrating reflexes supports emotional healing and neurological resilience
A question I ask every parent of a school-aged child who contacts me is, “Is your child generally coping at school?” So often, the answer is, “no.” So many of our young people find school to be an incredibly difficult environment to function in. Every… Read More »Is Your Child Struggling at School? It Could be a Reflex Issue