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Let's Check for Retained Reflexes

This quick checklist helps you identify patterns that may indicate retained primitive reflexes in your child.

✓ Takes about 5 minutes

✓ Covers 10 key reflexes

✓ Get a personalized summary at the end

Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)

Controls the sense of balance and body position. When retained, the brain gets confused about where the body is in space.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Can't seem to sit up straight Constantly slouches even when trying Walks on tiptoes Especially when barefoot Afraid of heights or feet leaving ground Avoids swings, climbing, escalators Bumps into things frequently Poor spatial awareness Trouble following multi-step directions Listens but doesn't follow through Poor sense of time Confuses yesterday/tomorrow, can't read analog clocks Auditory processing challenges Can't filter background noise, overwhelmed in busy settings Difficulty with ball games Struggles to catch, throw, or judge distance Easily fatigued or muscle weakness Low stamina, exhausted after school

Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

Links head turning to arm movement. When retained, turning the head triggers involuntary arm movements—making writing exhausting.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Reverses letters (b/d) or numbers Still happening past age 7 Messy handwriting despite effort Presses too hard, drifts across page Loses place when reading Skips lines, needs finger to track Very slow copying from board Takes much longer than classmates Hand fatigue during writing Shakes hand out, complains of soreness Left-right confusion Persistent difficulty distinguishing left from right Difficulty riding a bike Struggles with bilateral coordination activities Letter or number reversals Confuses b/d, p/q, 6/9 past age 7 Difficulty crossing midline Avoids reaching across body center

Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)

Creates a "seesaw" between upper and lower body. Looking down bends arms; looking up straightens them. Makes sitting physically exhausting.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Skipped crawling or crawled unusually Bum shuffled, bear walked W-sits on the floor Knees forward, feet out to sides Can't sit still in a chair Wraps feet around legs, slumps, fidgets Struggles with swimming Feet sink when lifting head to breathe Difficulty catching or throwing Head movement disrupts coordination Trouble copying from board Shifting gaze changes arm tension Leans or slumps on desk Props head up, lays head on desk while working Messy eater Difficulty coordinating utensils to mouth Headaches or neck tension Pain from fighting against reflex patterns

Spinal Galant Reflex

Makes the back extremely sensitive to touch. Even clothing or chair backs can trigger movements—and affect bladder control.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Bedwetting past age 5 Sheets touching back can trigger release "Ants in the pants" Wiggles and squirms constantly Hates tight waistbands Strong preference for loose clothing Extremely ticklish along spine Overreacts to light back touches Poor attention span Constant movement makes focus hard Scoliosis or uneven hips Sideways spinal curve, rotated pelvis, uneven shoulders Leg or back pain Reports tension or pain in legs and lower back Decreased endurance Tires easily during physical activities

Palmar & Babkin Reflex

Links hand movement to mouth movement. When retained, the mouth may move involuntarily during hand tasks, and speech can be affected.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Tongue sticks out when writing Mouth moves during hand tasks Immature pencil grip Fist grip or thumb wrapped over Speech articulation difficulties Unclear or "mushy" pronunciation Chews on pencils or clothing Constant need for oral stimulation Avoids messy textures Won't touch glue, slime, or sand Hand fatigue when writing Shakes hand out, complains of soreness quickly Excessive pencil pressure Breaks tips, dark lines, tears paper Difficulty with buttons and zippers Struggles with fasteners, prefers elastic waists Poor hand dominance Switches hands for tasks, no clear preference

Plantar & Babinski Reflex

Affects walking, standing, and feeling grounded. Retention can cause toe-walking and make feet overly sensitive.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Walks on tiptoes Especially when barefoot Flat feet or poor arches No visible arch when standing Avoids barefoot on grass/sand Feet are overly sensitive Frequent ankle sprains "Loose" ankles, unstable Leg or foot pain Cramps, "growing pains" Curled or clenched toes Toes grip floor or curl persistently

Rooting Reflex

Affects tongue position, eating habits, and speech. Can even change the shape of the mouth over time.

Does your child show any of these signs?

Picky eater with texture issues Only smooth foods, gags on lumps Drools beyond toddler years Poor mouth muscle control Thumb sucking past age 4-5 Persistent oral comfort need Lisp or difficulty with s/z/sh/th Tongue pushes forward Open-mouth breathing Mouth hangs open, snores Sensitivity to touching face Dislikes face washing, toothbrushing, haircuts Chewing or swallowing difficulties Slow to chew, pockets food, trouble swallowing pills

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