We are born with a set of primitive reflexes that are necessary for our survival but over the course of the first year should be gradually inhibited or integrated with higher cortical functions over time. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons primitive reflexes do not always get integrated as higher cotrical functions get online. Sonia Story is a leading expert on the role of primitive reflexes in contributing to a variety of mental health issues. It is an exciting area that provides a new set of interventions for children based on movement patterns. 

 

 

Some helpful links to supplement the podcast

How neurodevelopmental movements can help with mental health issues.

https://www.moveplaythrive.com/MentalHealth

 

The importance of Primitive Reflexes

https://www.moveplaythrive.com/learn-more/item/importance-of-integrating-reflexes

 

About ADHD and Primitive Reflexes

https://www.moveplaythrive.com/learn-more/item/can-adhd-be-dissolved

About Sonia Story's Brain and Sensory Foundation course

https://www.moveplaythrive.com/OBSF1