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How retained primitive reflexes can cause learning and behaviour problems.

Learning behaviour problems can be caused by retained primitive reflexes. The Child Centre Method can help  with a child’s learning and behaviour problems by helping to integrate primitive reflexes. Primitive Reflexes, when not integrated, can cause learning and behavioural problems. These reflexes are programmed, automatic movements, which are wired in a way to promote initial survival at a reflex

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Autism, toe walking and Tendon Guard Reflex

Some children with autism can be “toe walkers” who have  extremely tight calf muscles. Many children with developmental problems or autism have chronic tension in these tendons and muscles, with accompanying motor/emotional/cognitive issues and, in severe cases, postural or structural problems. Both these categories of children can have a tendon guard reflex that is not

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Why is my child fearful?

Fearin the right amount is important because it help us to survive and protects us from dangerous situations. The problems occur when your child becomes too fearful. The Amygdala part of the brain controls fear and thefight and flightresponses. It is constantly monitoring new experiences and its job is to protect us. However, sometimes it

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Emotional meltdown and Moro reflex

The Moro reflex, also known as “the startle reflex” is developed in utero and is essential for survival. It is an involuntary reflex controlled by the amygdala part of the brain and operates at an automatic level in the body. This Primitive Reflex is set off when the nervous system perceives threat or danger. The

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