What Is the ATNR Reflex and Why It Might Be Behind Your Child's Reading Struggles

What Is the ATNR Reflex and Why It Might Be Behind Your Child's Reading Struggles

Dana Latter
Published on: 24/05/2026

Your child is not being difficult. Their nervous system is stuck in a pattern it should have left behind years ago. Here is what that looks like, why it keeps getting missed, and what actually helps.

Primitive Reflexes
Why Your Child Still Has Meltdowns After Years of Therapy

Why Your Child Still Has Meltdowns After Years of Therapy

Dana Latter
Published on: 22/05/2026

Why your child keeps having meltdowns even after years of therapy, and what most therapists never check. A plain English explanation of primitive reflexes, what they are, why they matter, and what to look for at home

Primitive Reflexes
Why the Fear Paralysis Reflex Comes Before the Moro Reflex

Why the Fear Paralysis Reflex Comes Before the Moro Reflex

Dana Latter
Published on: 18/01/2026

Discover why addressing the Fear Paralysis Reflex (FPR) first can make working on the Moro Reflex much easier for your child.

Primitive Reflexes
Reflex Work Is Not the End. It Is the Beginning

Reflex Work Is Not the End. It Is the Beginning

Dana Latter
Published on: 23/08/2025

After primitive reflex integration, a child’s nervous system is ready to develop higher-level skills like focus, self-regulation, and coordination. Supporting this process with targeted exercises—such as core activation, vision work, vestibular activities, and cerebellum-based movement—helps children feel safer in their bodies, transition more smoothly between tasks, and build lasting confidence. This blog explores practical, play-based strategies to nurture the nervous system, strengthen brain-body connections, and empower children to thrive both physically and emotionally

Primitive Reflexes