Did you know babies are born with special reflexes that help them survive and grow? 💙 From rooting and sucking (to find milk) to grasping your finger or even stepping when held upright — these reflexes are vital signs of healthy brain and nerve development. Most of them disappear as your baby’s nervous system matures, making way for new motor milestones 🧠✨ Thank you @pathwaysorg for this clear and educational breakdown of early baby reflexes! Follow @littlehealthmatters for more children healt

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Screen Time That Helps: Working on the ATNR Reflex 📺🧠 For kids on the spectrum or little ones who might find traditional crawling exercises tricky, we’ve got a creative solution! How to Work on the ATNR Reflex: 1️⃣ Choose a visual distraction – an iPad or screen is handy 🐾🌀 2️⃣ Place your child in the ATNR crawl position (or seated if needed). 3️⃣ Slowly pan the screen side to side while they track it with their head and eyes. 💡 Why It Works: This activity helps the brain and body work toge

Here is a little look into what our testing for primitive reflexes looks like. There are a series of tests we do to see if your child has any retained reflexes. Next we will share some exercises that we recommend. Stay tuned! | Houdeshell Chiropractic, LLC

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