Primary Reflexes : Supporting Learning through Movement
Fun 2 Learn Book 8
This book will provide some practical tips to review the primary reflexes, their effect on learning, and some possible exercises that can help.
Many Occupational Therapists (OT) work on primary reflexes so working closely with a local OT can support development and offer specific advice.
The primary reflexes are the foundation for the nervous system and processing information. Each reflex is necessary for the development of a subsequent area of the brain, which replaces the earlier reflexes with higher learning processes.
Research has shown that sometimes the primary reflexes are retained and this can impact future development. Key areas that may be affected are
Literacy difficulties
Poor eye functioning
Weak gross or fine motor skills
Emotional immaturity
Focus and attention
Sensory processing
Anxiety
These are all aspects that underpin academic success.
If you are a parent wanting ways to support your children at home, or a teacher, teaching assistant, or tutor wanting some ideas to support your learners then finding out more about the primary reflexes could help you.
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