Primitive Reflexes Flashcards
Primitive Reflexes are present at or soon after birth and typically disappear (integrate) by
the age of ______ when higher levels of the ___ are ready to take over.
12 months
CNS
Some Potential Causes of Retained Primitive Reflexes
Prematurity ♦ Young birth mother ♦ Alcohol/drug abuse during pregnancy ♦ Birth of multiples ♦ C-sections ♦ Time spent in NICU ♦ Lack of tummy time ♦ Poor awareness of developmental milestone expectations ♦ Neglect ♦ Chronic illness
In testing for a reflex, if __ or more symptoms are present, conduct a physical screening.
3
The ____ reflex is also called the startle reflex
Moro
The more reflex Emerges in __ and integrates between __ and __ of age
utero
2-4 months of age
The stimulus for the MORO reflex is?
a sensation of sudden drop and/or loud noise
The response for the MORO reflex is?
arched back, extended UEs, hands opened then closed
Symptoms seen if this reflex is retained:
+Motion sickness +Poor balance/coordination
+Poor endurance +Decreased eye contact
+Sensory defensiveness +Sensitive to light and sound
+Poor math skills +Anxiety
+Mood swings +Dislike of change
The starfish exercise is used to address which primitive reflex?
Moro
The TLR integrates gradually between?
2 months and 3 years of age
The TLR Interacts with other reflexes to help develop __ and ___
coordination & posture
The stimulus and response for the TLR are?
Flexing the neck = entire body flexes;
Extending the neck = entire body extends
