W-sitting, a common posture among children, may indicate a weak core and unintegrated Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR). Causes include restricted movement from modern equipment and excessive screen time. This position can affect attention, learning, and vision. To encourage development, children need more opportunities for active play and movement.
In the years I’ve been working with neuroplasticity and primitive reflex integration programmes, I’ve lost count of the number of parents who want to know the % their child’s reflexes
I work to help primitive reflexes integrate, which are reflexes we are born with and should disappear by age two. If not integrated, they cause emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. I use a gentle, movement-based therapy to reduce challenges and give the central nervous system and brain a second chance to develop typically. Interrupted development leads to challenges and our behavior and personalities are shaped by our reflex profiles. I work towards integration using movement patterns, and carefully observe my clients to assess and work on specific reflexes. It’s not magic, but it’s worth a try and has the potential to transform lives.
Sensory processing difficulties are due to primitive reflexes, and can be resolved using simple movement patterns.
