🏃‍♂️🧠 Is the ATNR Reflex Affecting Your Child’s Focus and Coordination? Noticing your child struggling with focus in school or appearing uncoordinated while running? It’s time to explore the ATNR (Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex) and its impact. 🔍 What Is the ATNR Reflex? A primitive reflex where turning the head causes arm and leg extension on the face side and flexion. It aids in the birthing process and should be integrated as the child grows. 🧐 Easy Test for ATNR: All Fours Position: Have y

This is a reflex test... It's called the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR). This reflex should normally integrate (go away) by around 6 months of age. If it's still present later, it can affect posture, hand-eye coordination, and even reading and writing skills. You can check this on your child by having them in a "puppy push-up" position, gently turning their head side to side, and watching to see if their arms straighten or bend in response. For more reflex testing examples, DM us the word