Understanding ADHD Indicators: ATNR and Core Strength

Lizard Exercise for Child Development and ADHD Support

Does your kid butt scoot instead of crawling on their hands and knees? 🧸 This could be a sign of an undeveloped asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR). Here’s a quick test: 1️⃣ Put your child on their hands and knees. 2️⃣ Ensure their low back is flat, not rounded. 3️⃣ Turn their head quickly but gently. If their arms drop, ATNR might still be present. This reflex should fade around 6 months. An underdeveloped ATNR can lead to issues with eye tracking, balance, and coordination. It’s crucial to

Overcoming Reading Comprehension Struggles with ATNR Techniques

The ATNR is a POWERHOUSE of a primitive reflex. It helps develop hand eye coordination and eventually crossing midline! When this reflex doesn’t integrate on its own, we can use activities like this to help it integrate. When the ATNR is integrated, it allows individuals to move comfortably in their environment, cross their midline, develop hand eye coordination, and read and write successfully. So if you have a child who struggles in these areas, rule out a retained ATNR or start integrating th

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