AKA Infant Grasp Reflex
Emerges: 11 weeks in utero
Birth: Fully present
Inhibited 2-4 Months Post-Natal
* Direct link to feeding
* Connected to the sucking reflex
* Fine motor coordination, speech, and communication
Retained Palmar Reflex
* Difficulty acquiring the pincer grip for writing
* Imbalances in motor muscles of the mouth for speech
* Child continues to move his mouth when anything is in their hands
Integrating This Reflex Will
* Increased finger mobility
* Ease in holding a pencil and speaking
* Assist in releasing the Moro reflex