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The integration of archaic reflexes

What is the purpose of "archaic reflexes"?

Present from the first weeks of pregnancy, these movements allow the baby to move in the womb and then accompany it from birth through its first months of life. They lead the infant to explore a whole range of movements essential for being able to sit upright and control its movements, developing its nervous system and sensory organs. Then, gradually, these movements diminish, giving way to postural reactions (for example, knowing how to regain balance if lost).

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For what ?

For various reasons, primitive reflexes may remain more or less active or may not "integrate." This can then have an impact on:

  • The cognitive aspect: organization, memorization, attention, concentration…

  • The physical aspect: fine and gross motor skills, balance, postural control, coordination…

  • The emotional aspect: managing emotions, social relationships, confidence, self-esteem…

  • Learning: reading, writing, language, mathematics…

 

The Rhythmic Movement Training program uses active or passive rhythmic movements and other activities to integrate reflexes, establish the foundations of posture, strengthen nervous system connections, and stimulate the senses.

 

 

For whom?

The infant/young child with:

  • difficulties with movement (crawling, walking on all fours, turning over)

  • hypertonic or hypotonic posture

  • feeding difficulties

  • few responses to stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, verbal)

 

The child/adolescent with:

  • organizational difficulties

  • difficulties in social interaction (shyness, isolation)

  • fears, phobias, feelings of insecurity

  • sleep disorders

  • hypersensitivities (light, sounds, touch…)

  • attention and concentration deficit, hyperactivity, restlessness/nervousness…

  • difficulties learning to ride a bike, swim, play ball games (tennis)...

  • Lack of balance, poor posture, poor coordination, clumsiness

  • learning difficulties: reading, spelling/grammar, mathematics

  • bedwetting (after age 5)

  • poor pencil grip

  • speech delays, poor articulation

 

The adult with:

  • difficulties with organization, concentration, and memorization

  • burnout

  • difficulties in managing emotions and social connection

  • lack of self-esteem

  • lack of balance, coordination, clumsiness, motion sickness

  • muscle tension

  • phobias, fears, anxiety

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