At Catepilla, we understand the critical role that primitive reflexes play in a child’s development. These early, automatic movements are essential for survival and growth during infancy. However, when these reflexes remain active beyond infancy, they can hinder a child’s coordination, learning abilities, and emotional regulation. Our Primitive Reflex Integration Program helps integrate these reflexes, allowing your child to thrive physically, academically, and emotionally.
Primitive reflexes are involuntary, automatic movements that babies are born with to help them survive and develop basic skills like grasping, balancing, and orienting to their environment. These reflexes typically integrate into more sophisticated motor patterns as the child matures. However, when they do not integrate properly, they can impact:
Common primitive reflexes include:
Our Primitive Reflex Integration Program uses gentle, targeted exercises to help your child’s brain “graduate” from automatic reflexive movements to voluntary, purposeful actions. These activities are designed to:
These interventions are non-invasive, enjoyable, and tailored to your child’s needs, helping them improve in motor skills, academic performance, and emotional regulation.
Children with retained reflexes often struggle with basic motor tasks, like running, jumping, or handwriting. By integrating reflexes, children can develop better balance, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills that are essential for school and daily activities.
Primitive reflexes can interfere with a child’s ability to focus and stay on task. Once these reflexes are integrated, children often show significant improvements in their ability to focus on schoolwork and follow instructions.
Children whose reflexes have not integrated may struggle with impulsivity, anxiety, and emotional outbursts. Reflex integration helps children regulate their emotions, leading to improved behavior and better social interactions.
With improved attention, coordination, and self-regulation, children often show progress in subjects like reading, math, and writing. Reflex integration sets the foundation for academic success by addressing underlying issues that may be holding them back.
As your child develops new skills and experiences success in both motor tasks and emotional regulation, their confidence and self-esteem grow. Mastering these abilities leads to a more positive attitude toward learning and self-growth.
If your child is experiencing any of the following, they may benefit from our Primitive Reflex Integration Program:
If you notice any of these signs, it might be time to consider our program for reflex integration.
If your child is showing signs of retained reflexes and struggles with focus, coordination, or emotional regulation, our Primitive Reflex Integration Program can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how this program can support your child’s growth.
