Handwriting difficulties Handwriting relies on many small skills. When children have trouble with them, the result can be writing that’s messy and hard to read. In these children you might see: letters are different sizes and slants Spacing in letters and words are odd Hard to Hold and controlling a pencil- odd grip arm position […]
My doctoral research with young children highlighted the link between neurodevelopmental disorders like dyslexia and ADHD with retained primitive reflexes. Other studies have found that children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely than their peers to have retained primitive reflexes. Often a diagnosis of ADHD can mimic retained primitive reflexes. So, what are primitive reflexes? […]
Anxiety and fear in a child are seated in the part of the brain called the Amygdala. Children and adults who suffer from anxiety can experience a feeling of constant fear. The area in the brain called the amygdala plays a role in interpreting how “safe” or how “dangerous” a person’s environment may be. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lack of balance can make your child fidget and have poor attention attention. Not only is a sense of balance via a child’s vestibular system critical to learning, but it also affects their sense of self-esteem and confidence–as they need to know where they are in space for a quick gateway primitively. And if they […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A child can be hyperactive for many reasons and may be moving constantly. One of these reasons can be a child’s reaction to underlying stress, which can be caused by retained Primitive reflexes and are therefore creating a stress in the child and causing your child to be hyperactive. These reflexes are present in the very early […]
Learning behaviour problems can be caused by retained primitive reflexes. The Child Centre Method can help with a child’s learning and behaviour problems by helping to integrate primitive reflexes. Primitive Reflexes, when not integrated, can cause learning and behavioural problems. These reflexes are programmed, automatic movements, which are wired in a way to promote initial survival at a reflex […]
Some children with autism can be “toe walkers” who have extremely tight calf muscles. Many children with developmental problems or autism have chronic tension in these tendons and muscles, with accompanying motor/emotional/cognitive issues and, in severe cases, postural or structural problems. Both these categories of children can have a tendon guard reflex that is not […]
Fear in the right amount is important because it help us to survive and protects us from dangerous situations. The problems occur when your child becomes too fearful. The Amygdala part of the brain controls fear and the fight and flight responses. It is constantly monitoring new experiences and its job is to protect us. However, sometimes it […]
The Moro reflex, also known as “the startle reflex” is developed in utero and is essential for survival. It is an involuntary reflex controlled by the amygdala part of the brain and operates at an automatic level in the body. This Primitive Reflex is set off when the nervous system perceives threat or danger. The […]
There are various reasons for anxiety in an anxious child. Some of these can be trauma, birth history, family issues and retained primitive reflexes and any of these can cause anxiety for a child. However, one of the most common reasons is that the Moro reflex has not been integrated. How does the Moro Reflex link to […]
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