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A list of reflexes in humans. Abdominal reflex; Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a distant object after a near object. Acoustic reflex or attenuation reflex — contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the middle ear in response to high sound intensities.
Reflex integration is a therapeutic approach designed to identify and integrate persistent primitive reflexes to promote neurological development. Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns that emerge during infancy and are typically inhibited by higher brain functions as the nervous system matures.
Certain infantile reflexes, such as the moro reflex and asymmetrical tonic neck reflex, begin to go away. [24] Able to open and close hands. [24] Communication skills. Able to coo and make gurgling noises. [25] Able to turn head towards noises. [25] Begins to smile when interacted with. [24] Pays attention to speaking people. [24] Social ...
Simple reflexes: Birth–6 weeks "Coordination of sensation and action through reflexive behaviors". [36] Three primary reflexes are described by Piaget: sucking of objects in the mouth, following moving or interesting objects with the eyes, and closing of the hand when an object makes contact with the palm (palmar grasp). Over the first six ...
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The quality of the child's general movements gives information about how the brain connects, particularly the periventricular white matter. [ 5 ] The GMA is best performed 3 months post-term (if the child was born prematurely, the assessment date is not at three months old, but is conducted at the same time as if they were born at term). [ 5 ]
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The symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR) is a primitive reflex that normally emerges during the first month of an infant's life and is diminished by the age of 9–10 months. [1] It is a bridging or transitional brainstem reflex that is an important developmental stage and is necessary for a baby to transition from lying on the floor to ...