Understanding Primitive Reflexes in Early Childhood

Before children can succeed with reading, writing, or classroom focus, their bodies need to integrate the primitive reflexes they’re born with.

These reflexes help infants survive in their first months but should transition into controlled, intentional movement as they grow.

When they don’t, retained reflexes can affect posture, coordination, attention, emotional control, and academic skills.

In this 30-minute training, you’ll learn:

  •  What primitive reflexes are and their role in early development
  •  How to identify signs of retained reflexes in different age groups
  •  How retained reflexes impact movement, behavior, and learning
  •  Simple activities to support healthy reflex integration

Training certificate awarded upon watching the training and completing the accompanying quiz.

Free