Neck Righting on Body (NOB)

Question 1

Stimulus

Answer 1

Supine w/head in midline and extremities extended. Turn child’s head to one side and hold this position with jaw over shoulder

Question 2

Response

Answer 2

Child will roll segmentally in direction of head turning

Question 3

Onset

Answer 3

4-6 mos

Question 4

Integration

Answer 4

5 years

Question 5

Significance

Answer 5

• Allow child to roll supine to prone
• Indicative of the development of rotation around the body axis, allows for rotational patterns necessary for rolling, attaining sitting, sitting and standing

Question 6

Activities

Answer 6

-Have child lay in supine w/knees bent and feet flat on the floor, practice reaching up to touch pictures taped low on the wall in front of them/reach for toys held past the knees - facilitate increased core strength enabling the child to stand up w/o rolling over