Primitive reflexes

Question 1

What is the Fear paralysis reflex (FPR)?

Answer 1

Freezing reaction - similar to deer in headlights

Protective mechanism as a response to perceived threats

Question 2

When does the FPR start and end?

Answer 2

5-8th week in utero and should end before birth

Question 3

What are the signs of retention of FPR?

Answer 3

Anxiety 
Poor self esteem
Sleep/ eating disorders
Aggression
Fear of failure or embarrassment
Phobias

Question 4

What is the Moro reflex?

Answer 4

Instant arousal of survival systems

Automatic reaction to a sudden change in sensory stimuli (Startle/ F/F)

Question 5

When does the Moro reflex start and end?

Answer 5

birth to 2-4mths

Question 6

What are the signs of retention of Moro reflex?

Answer 6

Hyper sensitivity/ reactivity
Poor impulse control
Sensory overload
Emotional immaturity

Question 7

When does the Rooting reflex start and end?

Answer 7

birth to 3-4 months

Question 8

What is the Rooting reflex?

Answer 8

Assists finding food/ breast

Baby turns towards touch on cheek

Question 9

What are the signs of retention of Rooting reflex?

Answer 9

Picky eater
thumb sucking
Dribbling
Speech and articulation issues

Question 10

When does the Palmar reflex start and end?

Answer 10

birth to 5-6 months

Question 11

What is the Palmar reflex?

Answer 11

Assists grasp development

Hand closes when object placed in palm

Question 12

What are the signs of retention of Palmar reflex?

Answer 12

Poor fine motor skills

Poor manual dexterity/ handwriting

Question 13

When does the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) start and end?

Answer 13

birth to 6 months

Question 14

What is the ATNR?

Answer 14

Assist through birth canal and crossing

Head turned to side will cause ipsilateral limbs to extend and contralateral limbs to bend

Question 15

What are the signs of retention of ATNR?

Answer 15

Difficulty with hand eye coordination, handwriting, crossing vertical midline and visual tracking

Question 16

What is the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)?

Answer 16

Prep for crawling

Arms bend and legs extend when head is bent down, arms straighten and legs bend when head is bent backward

Question 17

What are the signs of retention of STNR?

Answer 17

Slump while sitting
Poor muscle tone
W sitting
Poor hand eye coordination
inability to sit still and concentrate

Question 18

When does the STNR start and end?

Answer 18

6-9 months to 9-11 months

Question 19

What is the Tonic Labrynthine Reflex (TLR)?

Answer 19

Head management and posture stability

Head forward: body/ limb flexion

Head backward: body/ limb extension

Question 20

What are the signs of retention of TLR?

Answer 20

Poor muscle tone
W sitting
Poor balance
Motion sickness
Poor spatial orientation
Gravitational insecurity

Question 21

When does the TLR start and end?

Answer 21

in utero to 3.5 yrs

Question 22

What is the Spinal Galant Reflex?

Answer 22

Assists baby with birth process, crawling and creeping

Hip rotation when back is touched on either side of the spine

Question 23

What are the signs of retention of Spinal Galant Reflex?

Answer 23

Unilateral or bilateral posture issues, figdeting, bedwetting, clothing issues, poor concentration and poor short term memory

Question 24

When does the Spinal Galant Reflex start and end?

Answer 24

Birth to 3-9 months