If you are a therapist, you most likely see at least one kid who goes a million miles per hour. They can slow down but their focus is inconsistent and you are left with your hair frazzled wondering if you are getting any “therapy” done. You may have lots of therapy tools but what are …
Just this last month I got the sweetest Valentine’s card from a girl in the 4th grade. Let’s call her Liz. She had just graduated from occupational therapy. When we started working together, Liz had already done the Astronaut program (a vestibular program) with another therapist. The quarantine had just started and she was moving …
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR): academic skills and eye-hand coordination Blog#6 Read More »
Reflexes, Muscle Tone and Learning: Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Let me tell you the story of Billy. He was a sweet boy and was referred to therapy because he hid under the desk at school and struggled with academics, especially writing. He had a history of melting down, crying or refusing to write at school. His …
Reflexes, Muscle Tone and Learning: Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex- Blog #5 Read More »
What are reflexes? You may be aware that there are certain things a newborn baby can do that might seem uncanny. For example, have you noticed how strong an infant’s grip can be? This happens when slight pressure is applied to the palm below their fingers. Another example can be seen when you stroke the …
Reflexes: What are they and why do they matter for kids? Blog #4 Read More »
