Laura Hanson

Listen in as I explain what the rooting reflex is, its importance for survival and development, how earlier reflexes lay the groundwork for it, and the consequences of a retained rooting reflex.

Today I’ll be teaching you about two reflexes - the Palmar reflex and the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR). These reflexes have very important neurological functions during gestation and the first weeks and months of a newborn baby’s life.

Reflexes are a vital piece of development but if they don’t integrate properly, they can cause major problems. Today I’ll be talking about what I call the “enchilada of all reflexes” - the Moro reflex.

Withdraw reflexes are such an essential part of child development. However, if these reflexes don’t properly integrate, they can cause real problems for both children and adults. In this series, I’ll be covering three different types of reflexes.

I want parents to know that there are people like me who really focus on development and help children (and adults!) navigate the path to get things back on track! In this episode I go through the stress-response evaluation in detail, explaining how it works and what it can tell me and I talk about how chronic stress literally changes the brain.

Today’s case study is a seven-year-old girl who first came to my office with ADHD, hypotonia, processing problems, behavioural problems, and some other issues. I also talk about the dedication it takes to help your child long-term and how long it actually takes for a child to go through the program.

I will be sharing the case of a ten-year-old boy who was having problems with frustration and impulse control and who had suspected anxiety and depression. As I take you through this case study, I will also be giving you a deeper look at brain mapping - what I'm looking for and what it actually tells me.