Primitive Reflexes Part 1

Hi guys!
I hope all is well. Here is an overview of primitive reflexes. I am making a part 2 to cover righting and protective reflexes as well. I am trying to learn some new editing softwares/methods so it's been taking some time to get it all together.
Part 2 is here!
• Righting and Protectiv...
Reflex emerging and integration times are reported differently based on the source you use so if mine don't match with yours, its okay. I think its more important to understand that the ones we are looking at in this video are primitive and go away within the first year of life.
Below are some resources I came across:
• Retained Primitive Ref...
www.retainedneonatalreflexes....
www.brainconnextherapy.com/tonic-labyrinthine-reflex-tlr/
www.toolstogrowot.com/blog/20...
quizlet.com/6186286/nbcot-ch3...
www.neurorestart.co.uk/postura...
Also, none of the pictures used in this video are mine. They are all from google photos or shutterstock and I have no rights over them.
Good Luck and take care!
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only, which include my personal study tips and ideas for OT/COTA students. It should not be substituted for any form of professional education or medical advice. Although effort to uphold accuracy is made, there are no guarantees on the accuracy or recency of this information. I disclaim all responsibility or liability on the content of this video, including compliance to applicable laws and regulations.

[@victoriatrost3793]

Hi OT Rex! Yesterday I found out I PASSED! I'm so excited to be an OT! I can't celebrate this accomplishment without first acknowledging how much I used your videos to study! I was particularly overwhelmed by all the pediatric milestones, reflexes, and assessments but your videos were so helpful! I love how you organize your information and have fun creative ways to remember details. Thank you, thank you for providing this resource!

[@OTRex]

Congrats Victoria! You're off to do more great things. :) Thank you for your kind words-- I'm so happy to hear my videos were helpful. Best of luck!!

[@mukubesasanyambe8057]

Thank you

[@capedcrustacean6575]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@emmapeters9818]

Thank you so much!

[@alyssagriffin9455]

How can we help to integrate these reflexes?

[@OTRex]

I found this great article that has videos and exercises for many of the primitive reflexes. wehavekids.com/parenting/Why-Babies-Have-Reflexes-and-What-Can-Happen-If-Things-Go-Wrong

[@kingstonschoolforinclusive5272]

Very informative

[@venkybly]

Tq

[@ihavenoname727]

Can someone please tell me why I tested positive for primitive reflexes with a normal brain MRI? My EEG was also normal. So how does this prove that people with primitive reflexes have brain damage?

[@SUZSMITH]

You might have a retained reflex, I would visit and occupational therapist and get that checked out. It doesn’t mean that you’ve got brain damage.

[@kinesiologygr3519]

the absence of a reaction of certain primitive reflexes often indicates a brain damage. However, most of us have unintegrated reflexes and no brain damage. Paediatricians do check for the ones that point to a brain damage - eg grasping, Moro, automatic gate - but not for all primitive and postural reflexes.

[@ihavenoname727]

@@kinesiologygr3519 What about spinal gallant reflex? I have that. I had a lot of therapy.

[@kinesiologygr3519]

@@ihavenoname727 it may be a good idea to work with someone that does reflex integration work. You have options depending on which part of the world you live in. I mainly use Masgutova's and Rhythmic Movement methods and I see beautiful results. Recently I came across Dr Chikly's work and it looks amazing! Best of luck