Recognizing Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Issues in Children

Learn how to integrate the TLR: Primitive Reflex. The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is one of many infant primitive reflexes - an involuntary movement pattern that we are all born with. The TLR can be most easily seen in infants when laying on the tummy - it looks like the Superman position. ~ This reflex is activated with neck flexion (forward) or extension (backward) - movement of the head up or down. When an infant looks down (neck flexion),this causes the arms and legs to flex or curl into

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

Primitive reflexes: we have to integrate them! Let’s talk about the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. The ATNR emerges 18 weeks in utero and diminishes completely 3–9 months after birth. The effect of the retained ATNR can be poor eye tracking and difficulty crossing the visual midline. The occurrence of the reflex can cause difficulties in learning to read, telling the time and left-right confusion as well. ~ The ATNR is often called the “fencing reflex”, due to the fact that when an infant is ly