#7326 The Pediatric Brain Part 4: Primitive Reflex Integration

#7326 The Pediatric Brain Part 4: Primitive Reflex Integration is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
Primitive reflexes are assessed when a child is born to ensure they are present. Yet, they are then often dismissed, underestimating the role they play in the continued development and success of the child. However, many children continue to have retained primitive reflexes which interfere with various aspects of their development. The term Primitive Reflex Integration is being used in a variety of fields with various approaches to treatment. These approaches often present the treatment of each primitive reflex as individual movement patterns separate from each other. This  course provides therapists with a roadmap to evaluating and treating 8-11 primitive reflexes, with the understanding that they are linked and build upon each other. It utilizes a functional and play-based approach to allow physical and occupational therapists to integrate this new knowledge immediately into their practice.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Summarize the importance of exploring primitive reflexes in the pediatric population.
2. Perform effectively an assessment of the presented primitive reflexes: Moro, Hands Pulling Reflex, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, Landau Reflex, Symmetric and Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex, Spinal Galant Reflex, Palmar Reflex, Babkin Palmomental Reflex, Babinski Reflex, and Plantar Reflex.
3. List at least 3 new therapy activities for each presented reflex.