Protective -- 6 M

Question 1

Downward

Answer 1

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 5 M (Persist)

Stimulus:
Quickly lower baby towards a surface while suspended vertically

Purpose:
Extension of lower extremities; defense against impact of fall

Question 2

Forward

Answer 2

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 6-9 M (Persist)

Stimulus:
Quickly tip baby forward while vertically suspended

Purpose:
Rapid extension of neck & UE with open hands; defense against impact of fall

Question 3

Sideward

Parachute Reflex

Answer 3

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 7 M

Stimulus:
Quickly tip baby off balance to side while in sitting position

Purpose:
Arms extend & adduct to side; protective response, defense against impact of fall

Question 4

Supine/Sitting

Parachute Reflex

Answer 4

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 7-8M (Persist)

Stimulus:
Quickly tip baby off balance to the side while in seated position

Purpose:
Hands extended to the side

Question 5

Backwards

Parachute reflex

Answer 5

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 9-10 M (Persist)

Stimulus:
Quickly tip baby off balance backwards while in seated position

Purpose:
Backwards arm extension, spinal rotation with arms extended