Do it yourself reflex integration: tips and tricks
You have undoubtedly found this blog post because you have an interest in retained primitive reflexes. Welcome! Have you been thinking about doing it yourself? Either with YouTube videos, or …
The reason why you over-react, misinterpret, get seasick and need to have the last word…
Perhaps you’ve read about retained primitive reflexes already. Perhaps you are on programme already for your child… But did you know that retained reflexes can be hereditary? In clinic, around …
Support for SEND parents in crisis: Finding your own balance
As SEND parents, we are under constant strain to protect the interests of our children and fight their corners. It’s really tough. When people bring their children to me, I …
A child’s guide to their first appointment
Hello! I’m Emma and you’ll be coming to see me in either Horsham, Dorking or Cranleigh soon! Everyone in the world has things they are brilliant at and things they …
Quick tips for reducing anxiety – any time, anywhere.
One of the things I’m most frequently asked about is how to reduce anxiety. If you can’t stretch to using the Safe and Sound Protocol, or just need to know …
What is reflex integration therapy?
I went along to a business networking meeting on Tuesday. I thought it would possibly be a good place to spread the word and also find people to help me …
Retained Primitive Reflexes – What method works best?
There are so many different “methodologies” that work with reflex integration. The best known in the UK are the INPP, RMT and MNRI. There’s also Padovan and dermal stimulation (brushing). …
School refusal, anxiety and the plastic brain
There is nothing more traumatic than having a child clinging to you and refusing to file into school in the morning. Even worse is when a child flatly refuses to …
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia and the Plastic Brain
I have been working with a child who has all the dys- specific learning difficulties: dyslexia, dyscalculia (the maths equivalent of dyslexia), dysgraphia (extreme handwriting challenges) and dyspraxia (a lack …