Emerges: 24-28 weeks in utero
Birth: Fully present
Inhibited 3-4 Months Post-Natal
* Life preserving
* Part of the grasp reflexes
* Direct link to feeding
* Connected to the sucking reflex
* Fine motor coordination, speech, and communication
Retained Rooting Reflex
* Increased sensitivity around the mouth
* Imbalances in motor muscles of the mouth for speech
* Child continues to move his mouth when anything is in their hands
* The tongue may remain too far forward