What are the Primitive Reflexes?

Primitive reflexes are reflexes that appear in infancy and are typically integrated into normal movement patterns as the infant develops during the infancy months. These reflexes are thought to help the infant learn to organize motor behavior. 

The primitive reflexes include:

• Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

• Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)

• Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)

• Moro or Startle Reflex

• Galant Reflex

When these reflexes do not integrate, they may interfere with the development of more advanced motor skills. (Please refer to next link for more information)

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