Have you noticed that your child has poor handwriting or they skip lines frequently when they read? These could be the sign of the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex not being properly integrated! Having this retained reflex can inhibit kiddos from reading and comprehending, riding a bike correctly, or even walking in a straight line! Are you interested in learning more about primitive reflexes and how you can start to help your kids get on the right track? We have free educational resources that yo

Comment “ATNR” to register the free Retained Reflexes Workshop to see if retained Primitive Reflexes may be holding your child back. There are a number of retained Primitive Reflexes that can cause emotional, behavioral and academic setbacks for many kids. Parents often say their child is “misunderstood” when it comes to big emotions or puzzling behaviors. Retained Primitive reflexes could be what is holding your child back. To learn more about retained Primitive Reflexes and the signs of a reta

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

This is a reflex test. Have your child walk on the outside edges of their feet. Their arms should swing naturally—just like a typical walk. But if the elbows bend, the wrists rotate inward, or the arms stiffen— That’s not poor posture. That’s a retained primitive reflex. Specifically: ATNR Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. It should disappear after infancy. If it’s still firing? It can disrupt movement, attention, even emotional regulation. Want to test it further? Walk with toes turned out like a

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