301 reactions · 8 comments | Straighten Up: Is the STNR Reflex...

In this activity, we’re working on STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) to build core stability and coordination. 💪🧩 By lifting the child’s legs, we focus on upper and lower body isolation while engaging the frontal lobe through puzzle play. For more active children, try this with a scooter, pulling themselves along with their hands. Or add a vibration plate to boost proprioception and upper body strength. Small steps make a big difference! 🌟#childdevelopment #primitivereflexes #motormileston

Two very important reflexes to integrate are the STNR & ATNR. Generally they integrate between 6 and 12 months old. When they don’t integrate, we can see a variety of functional challenges, including things like learning disabilities, handwriting difficulty, poor posture, ocular motor deficits, left / right confusion, and even misdiagnosed for ADHD! You can see them clearly when they aren’t integrated when doing activities like these! While these integration activities aren’t the most functional

Comment “STNR” to learn more about the signs that come with a retained STNR reflex and to also check out a simple test to know if it’s retained. You don’t always have to test your child or students to know if an STNR reflex is retained. Many of the following signs point to retention if the child struggles with: 🤔Attention and Focus (ADHD-like symptoms) 🤔Poor posture and struggles to stay seated ​​🤔Low muscle tone and prefers to slouch back in chair or lie on desk 🤔Prefers to lie on their tum

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