In this episode, Emily Roper discusses key primitive reflexes like Moro, spinal Galant, ATNR, STNR, and palmar grasp. These essential systems, beyond newborn reflexes, influence motor development, coordination, vision, feeding, and stress regulation. She highlights milestones such as crawling and crossing the midline, crucial for brain communication, visual tracking, balance, and skills like reading and writing. Feeding reflexes such as rooting, sucking, and hand-mouth coordination (Babkin reflex) relate to speech, oral-motor control, and self-regulation. Roper explains how retained reflexes impact behavior, learning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.Time Stamps:01:44 What are primitive reflexes and their purpose in newborns?03:17 How many types of infant reflexes & their role in cognitive and physical development?08:44 What is the Moro reflex & why does it play an important role in infant breathing?10:34 How the retained startle reflex may affect anxiety, attention, sensory sensitivity & emotional regulation?11:42 What is a moral reflex and its impacts on 14:18 What are the emotional effects of a retained fear paralysis reflex19:25 How do reflexes like the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), Spinal Galant Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) support motor skills & coordination?23:12 What is the Spinal Galant reflex?24:36 Bedwetting causes & why reflexes may play a role in a few cases?27:57 Why crawling matters for the coordination 31:08 How feeding reflexes support sucking, swallowing, airway development, jaw strength & speech development?33:06 What is bapkin reflex?37:46 How steeping and plantar reflexes help in the coordination of advanced motor skills?40:06 What is the palmar reflex 45:49 What factors can delay primitive reflex integration in infants?Contact Emily Roperinstagram.com/earlyrootsfacebook.com/earlyrootsAbout Emily RoperEmily Roper is a Neurodevelopmental Delay Therapist, the founder of Early Roots, and a certified midwife’s assistant. Roper supports children with developmental delays. She has over a decade of experience with neurodivergent children and has attended more than 600 births. Through her work and podcast, she teaches how early experiences shape cognitive and nervous system development.About Annamarie von Firley:After 20 years of owning and running her own fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie von Firley returned to her toy design roots. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she took her knowledge of child development and expertise in play to found Adventuretown Toy Emporium in 2016. About Fledglings' Flight:At Fledglings Flight, we understand that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for growth and learning. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of play-based exercises specifically designed for children from birth to 3 years of age. These exercises are carefully curated to stimulate their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.With our user-friendly app, parents and caregivers have access to a library of engaging exercises that change monthly. You can customize your daily routine by selecting exercises that align with your child's developmental needs. As a Basic Member, you can track your child's milestones and receive insights into their progress. For even more personalized guidance, our Premium Members gain access to a developmental profile.Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.comApp: https://app.FledglingsFlight.comInstagram://fledglingsflight TikTok://fledglings.flight Facebook://fledglingsflight LinkedIn://fledglings-flight Pinterest://fledglingsflight Music: Purple Planet Music
