Signs your child never integrated their primitive reflexes (and what to do about it

Signs your child never integrated their primitive reflexes (and what to do about it

Dana Latter
Published on: 25/05/2026

Your child might not be struggling because of a diagnosis or a behaviour problem. They might be struggling because their nervous system never finished developing. Here is what retained primitive reflexes look like and what you can do about it.

Primitive Reflexes
The Moro Reflex Explained: Why Your Child Is Always in Fight or Flight

The Moro Reflex Explained: Why Your Child Is Always in Fight or Flight

Dana Latter
Published on: 25/05/2026

Your child is not too sensitive. They are not being difficult. If they startle at small sounds, fall apart over small changes, or cannot come back to calm after something upsets them, there is a reason. The Moro reflex is a survival reflex every baby

Primitive Reflexes
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