Full Course Description

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Primitive Reflex Integration through Neuroplasticity

Program Information

Objectives

1. Analyze primitive reflexes and how they contribute to development.
2. Articulate testing and influence of the retention of primitive reflexes.
3. Demonstrate the integration exercise, including modifications, for each reflex.
4. Categorize the behavioral and physical symptoms associated with each reflex.
5. Examine why the reflexes may still be present.
6. Debate what reflex integration can accomplish.

Outline

PRIMITIVE REFLEX OVERVIEW

• Brain development
• Brain stem
• Mid brain
• Cerebellum Cortex
  • Occipital Lobe
  • Temporal Lobe
  • Parietal Lobe
  • Frontal Lobe
• Evaluation and demonstration of Primitive reflexes
• How retained reflexes act on developmental milestones
• Reasons for primitive reflex retention or re-emergence
• How primitive reflexes interfere with higher level skills – Reading, writing, sensory processing

PRIMITIVE REFLEXES COVERED IN DETAIL

• Palmar Grasp
• Plantar Grasp
• Symmetrical Tonic Neck
• Asymmetrical Tonic Neck
• Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
• Moro Reflex
• Extension synergy
• Flexion synergy

Hands-On Activities

• Disarming the strength of primitive reflexes
  • Palmar grasp
  • Plantar grasp
  • Asymmetrical Tonic Neck
  • Symmetrical Tonic Neck
  • Moro Reflex

Case Studies

• 17 year-old anoxic male integration of brain stem functions, cranial nerves, midbrain to regain cortical functions without over riding primitive reflex patterns
• 8 month-old with stroke at birth, cortical vision impairment, involvement of bilateral hemispheres and symmetrical tonic neck reflex. Integration of reflexes, gained vision abilities.
• 1 year-old hemisphere stroke. Asymmetrical Tonic Reflex integrated and able to walk and run.
• Genetic non-myelination and smooth brain 9 month-old female with tone abnormalities, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex. Integration and neuroplasticity therapy techniques resulted in ability to walk with rolling walker, count to 20 English, 10 in Spanish, name the months of the year and days of the week.

Target Audience

• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Educator
• Early Interventionist

Copyright : 05/17/2019

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Primitive Reflexes: A Deeper Look into the Nervous System Pathways

This course will provide you with a deeper understanding of reflex and response mechanisms.
Discussion around the functional relationships between primitive reflexes and sympathetic nervous system interaction will assist in control of the treatment area.
You’ll learn inside and outside environmental considerations that impede primitive reflex integration to improve clinical outcomes!

Program Information

Objectives

1. Determine the differences between primitive reflexes, response reactions and equilibrium responses.
2. Distinguish the area of the nervous system involved in reflexes and responses.
3. Extrapolate the functional relationships to development, orientation and engagement of the nervous system in integration techniques.

Outline

A Higher-Level Look

• Why this information is needed
• Elements of reflex influence
• Functional relationships of reflexes and higher level skills

Primitive Reflexes

• Tips on evaluation of residual primitive reflexes
• Primitive reflexes and sensory influence

Righting Response

• Alignment
• Vision and proprioception

Equilibrium Responses

• Orientation and protection
• Movement and upright posture control

Target Audience

• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Educator
• Early Interventionist

Copyright : 05/08/2020

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