The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) is a crucial reflex present at birth, helping with early movements and visual tracking. Ideally, it integrates by 6 months, but if retained, it can affect hand-eye coordination, reading, writing, and even balance. Children with an unintegrated ATNR may struggle with crossing midline, tracking objects, or coordinating both sides of their body. The good news? Play-based activities can support ATNR integration in a fun and natural way! #ThespeechclinicDubai

Integrating the ATNR: Please see the reel right before this one to help you identify the ATNR reflex. ~ Please note: I have disclaimers on my page under highlights and also suggest that you always check with your pediatrician and therapist before starting any exercise with your child. Never force a child to turn their head! ~ Also, I am just showing you what works for me and how I have treated ATNR in the past as it’s based on my anecdotal evidence and not any courses I have taken. I have not ta

Integrating the STNR reflex: First watch my reflex highlights at the top of my page and start with integrating the TLR reflex. ~ The STNR reflex helps your infant learn to move the top half and the bottom half of their body independently from each other. The symmetrical tonic neck reflex is commonly referred to as the “crawling reflex” because it allows your baby to make the transition from lying down to getting up on their hands and knees. ~ The integration of the STNR is reliant on the head po