2023 Summit: The Impact of Retained Primitive Reflexes on Daily Activities

Course overview

Most primitive reflexes emerge in utero and naturally integrate by the age of three. Often that is not the case, especially with the growing use of containers (i.e., bouncy seats, jumpers, walkers) in infancy, lack of floor time, and pregnancy and birth trauma. Studies demonstrate a correlation between the increase of at least one primitive reflex in school-aged children and increased learning difficulties. This 6-hour, view-on-demand, recorded webinar multi-speaker course focuses on five reflexes: MORO, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, Spinal Galant, and Symmetrical live Tonic Neck Reflex. Speakers address information from early intervention to school-aged children. Participants learn early identification of reflexes, functional activities to help integrate reflexes, rhythmic movements for integration, and testing and screening tools to use across various environments. Sessions include: Innate Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflexes: Impacts on Vision and Reading by Sonia Story; Primitive Reflexes: Considerations for the Infant and Toddler, by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC; Primitive Reflexes: Screening and Strategies for Functional Integration, by Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, and Primitive Reflexes: Promoting Successful Carryover of Intervention Plans using Functional Activities, by Rachel Harrington. See the product page for specific learning outcomes. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.6 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery, and targeted to intermediate- to advanced-level OTs and COTAs. For more information on our live courses, visit our website: https://www.sensationalbrain.com/product-cagtegory/ceu/on-demand-webinars. To stay abreast of our latest live and view-on-demand course offerings, sales, and FREEBIES, consider subscribing to our newsletter: bit.ly/3tkOSAX. Send questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com.