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NORTH STAR

Reflex Integration

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Navigating child development through reflex integration

How can reflex integration help my child?

SPEECH DEVELOPMENT

ORGANISATION SKILLS

SOCIAL

SKILLS

FINE & GROSS MOTOR SKILLS

IMPULSE CONTROL

MEMORY & LEARNING

At North Star, we primarily use a system called Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTi).

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What is reflex integration?

This intervention is a movement programme designed to mimic infant movement patterns, inhibit baby reflexes and establish lifelong reflexes.

 

It can be done individually or in groups; and is suitable for babies, children and adults.

Reflex Integration is not a 'quick fix' but when the programme is followed consistently we can see significant changes; this is because reflexes are part of the foundations of development.

What are reflexes?

Reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli or a change in body position. For example, if I trip my arms automatically come forwards.

Baby Reflexes

These are also called primitive reflexes and help babies learn how to move.
They are a fundamental part of development.

Lifelong Reflexes

These are also called postural reflexes and they help us maintain good posture and respond to stimuli appropriately as children and adults.

Reflex Development

This process is complex and becomes more difficult e.g. if we have a diagnosed condition, traumatic birth and/or delayed milestones.

Trauma

Traumatic events can cause our primitive reflexes to become uninhibited and this makes appropriate responses more difficult.

North Star's Services

Sara O'Donnell

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Sara O'Donnell

BSc (Hons) PGCE
RMTi Consultant and Instructor

Qualified Teacher for over 25 years

Research published in the Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience

Proven track record working with over 80 schools and Wirral Local Authority

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