Bedwetting can be a huge concern for parents and children and there are many theories and methods to help children. There is a link between bedwetting and the retained primitive reflex called Spinal Gallant. This reflex occurs when you “stimulate the erector spinal muscles by stroking down the back. The baby will flex the leg
Handwriting difficulties Handwriting relies on many small skills. When children have trouble with them, the result can be writing that’s messy and hard to read. In these children you might see: letters are different sizes and slants Spacing in letters and words are odd Hard to Hold and controlling a pencil- odd grip arm position
My doctoral research with young children highlighted the link between neurodevelopmental disorders like dyslexia and ADHD with retained primitive reflexes. Other studies have found that children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely than their peers to have retained primitive reflexes. Often a diagnosis of ADHD can mimic retained primitive reflexes. So, what are primitive reflexes?
Anxiety and fear in a child are seated in the part of the brain called the Amygdala. Children and adults who suffer from anxiety can experience a feeling of constant fear. The area in the brain called the amygdala plays a role in interpreting how “safe” or how “dangerous” a person’s environment may be.