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Apr 2023
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Choose Wisely: Linking Motor Reflex Inte...

Jayson Davies
About this episode

Do you ever wonder how much our early reflexes impact our physical, cognitive, and emotional development? What about the importance of reflex integration and rhythmic movements in shaping these abilities? 

In this episode, Sonia Story sheds light on these intriguing connections and explains why reflex integration is critical for a child's growth and development. 

Get ready to rethink the role of reflexes and discover the fascinating world of neurological soft signs and sensory integration.

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

  • Learners will identify neurological soft signs and what happens when they are inhibited
  • Learners will identify how sensory integration and retained reflexes are connected
  • Learners will identify why reflex integration is such a fundamental foundational system of movements

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