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Primitive reflexes live in the brainstem. As the brain matures, the cerebellum and frontal lobes team up to regulate that brainstem and switch those reflexes off, making room for complex, coordinated movement 🧠⚙️ When the cerebellum or frontal cortex are underdeveloped, the brain can’t inhibit those patterns, so the reflexes linger and get in the way of smooth motor control, attention, and learning. Think rooting and palmar grasp. As babies, these automatic patterns help us survive and build ea

Primitive reflex work is a powerful foundational approach in therapy for children with autism. These early reflexes—like Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR and rooting—are meant to integrate within the first year of life. When they remain active, they can interfere with the child’s ability to develop higher-level skills that are needed for learning, language, regulation and social interaction. Why it is important to address primitive reflexes in children with autism? 🌿 Builds a regulated nervous system 🔄 S

Activating muscles to inhibit primitive reflexes using the emfield pro. #musclecontraction #primitivereflexes #autism #autismawareness #musclestimulation #kiddos #emfieldpro | Infinity Neuromotor Development Center

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