Primitive Reflexes

Question 1

Moro
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 1

Onset: Birth
Integration: 4 months

Question 2

ATNR
Onset:
Integration

Answer 2

Onset: Birth
Integration: 6 months

Question 3

Spinal Galant
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 3

Onset: 32 weeks Gestation
Integration: 3 months

Question 4

TLR
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 4

Onset: Utero
Integration: 36 months

Question 5

Landau
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 5

Onset: 4 months
Integration: 12 months

Question 6

STNR
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 6

Onset: 6 months
Integration: 11 months

Question 7

Purpose of Moro Reflex

Answer 7

Primitive Fight or Flight Reaction

Question 8

Purpose of Rooting Reflex

Answer 8

Automatic Response to turn towards food

Question 9

Purpose of Palmar Reflex

Answer 9

Automatic flexing of fingers to grab

Question 10

Purpose of ATNR Reflex

Answer 10

To assist baby through birth canal and develop cross pattern movements

Question 11

Purpose of Spinal Gallant Reflex

Answer 11

Assist baby with birth process

Question 12

Purpose of TLR Reflex

Answer 12

Basis for head management and postural stability sing major muscle groups

Question 13

Purpose of Landau Reflex

Answer 13

Assist with Posture Development

Question 14

Purpose of STNR Reflex

Answer 14

Preparation for crawling

Question 15

Rooting
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 15

Onset: Birth
Integration: 3-4 months

Question 16

Palmar Reflex
Onset:
Integration:

Answer 16

Onset: Birth
Integration: 5-6 months

Question 17

What happens if Moro reflex not integrated: Functional Implications

Answer 17

Motion sickness, poor balance/coordination, delayed equilibrium & righting responses, auditory hypersensitivity, poor auditory discrimination, difficulty with transitions, hypersensitivity may be seen in only one sense

Question 18

What happens if Moro reflex not integrated: Global Manifestations

Answer 18

Dislike change or surprise, Allergies, lowered immunity, ear infection, parents walk on eggshells to keep the world right for their kids, need to control, poor stamina, low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions, “glued” to mom or teacher, sedentary.

Question 19

What happens if ATNR reflex not integrated

Answer 19

• Delayed eye-hand skills
• Poor midline development
• Difficulty crossing midline with hands and eyes
• Difficulty with auditory processing
• Poor organization
• When reaching, one arm extends, other retracts
• One leg left behind during crawling
• Turning body while drawing/writing
• Not spontaneously using non-dominant hand to assist

Question 20

What happens if Spinal Gallant not integrated: Underdeveloped

Answer 20

• Contributes to hyper-tonicity
• Strong ATNR and STNR
• Impeded cross patterns for crawling and creeping

Question 21

What happens if Spinal Gallant not integrated

Answer 21

• Fidgeting
• Bed Wetting
• Poor concentration and short term memory
• Hip rotation to one side when walking
• Child may only wear sweatpants (worn low) to avoid stimulation of lumbar region.

Question 22

What reflex tends to cause a child to walk on toes when it is not integrated?

Answer 22

TLR

Question 23

What happens if flexor TLR not integrated?

Answer 23

• Slouched posture
• Low muscle tone
• Dislike of physical activity
• Stuck in flexion

Question 24

What happens if extensor TLR not integrated?

Answer 24

• Toe walking
• High muscle tone
• Dislike of physical activity
• Stuck in extension
• Poor organizational skills
• Motion sickness

Question 25

Does TLR flexion or TLR extension cause motion sickness when reflex is not integrated?

Answer 25

TLR Extension

Question 26

If Moro reflex is not integrated, __________ probably wont be either

Answer 26

TLR

Question 27

What reflex helps to inhibit the TLR reflex?

Answer 27

Landau

Question 28

What two reflexes help the baby through the birthing process?

Answer 28

ATNR & Spinal Gallant

Question 29

What happens if Landau reflex is not integrated?

Answer 29

- Poor muscle tone causing chronic back and neck pain - Tension and hyperextension of the legs accompanied by stiffness of the lower body - Affects development of balance - Ability to flex leg muscles correctly - Vertical eye tracking - A limitation of the field of vision - Poor at sports - Stiff awkward movements in lower half of body - Difficulty in hopping, jumping

Question 30

The "W" sitting position is a sign that what reflex is not integrated?

Answer 30

STNR

Question 31

With what motion is the STNR integrated?

Answer 31

Integrated when child begins to crawl and when rocking backing forth on hands and knees

Question 32

What happens if STNR not integrated?

Answer 32

- W” sitting (this position inhibits STNR) - Poor posture - Hands in pocket - Bunny hop instead of crawl - Difficulty sitting still - Falls out of chair - Clumsy - Poor balance - Not into sports because can’t rely on body - Behavior problems - Poor eye hand coordination - Difficulty copying - Difficulty sitting for fine motor activities

Question 33

What is the purpose of the moro reflex?

Answer 33

purpose is to aide in the development of fight or flight response. Should be replaced by the adult "startle" response within 4 months of age

Question 34

What is the purpose of the ATNR?

Answer 34

Precursor for hand/eye coordination

Question 35

What is the purpose of the Spinal Gallant?

Answer 35

Helps with the birthing process

Question 36

What is the purpose of the TLR?

Answer 36

Basis for head management

Question 37

What is the purpose of the Landau

Answer 37

Posture development

Question 38

What is the purpose of the STNR?

Answer 38

"crawling reflex"