This is a reflex test. Have your child walk on the outside edges of their feet. Their arms should swing naturally—just like a typical walk. But if the elbows bend, the wrists rotate inward, or the arms stiffen— That’s not poor posture. That’s a retained primitive reflex. Specifically: ATNR Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. It should disappear after infancy. If it’s still firing? It can disrupt movement, attention, even emotional regulation. Want to test it further? Walk with toes turned out like a

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🧠 Integrating reflexes like the ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) is foundational for balanced movement and development! This Basket Hold exercise provides children with a clear visual cue to maintain stability, helping them recognize when their arms shift and when they’re able to hold steady. This is just one exercise from over 7 hours of detailed, hands-on content in our Parents Course, designed to help you support children with developmental delays. Want to see more? Comment ‘Parents Cou

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This is a reflex test... It's called the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR). This reflex should normally integrate (go away) by around 6 months of age. If it's still present later, it can affect posture, hand-eye coordination, and even reading and writing skills. You can check this on your child by having them in a "puppy push-up" position, gently turning their head side to side, and watching to see if their arms straighten or bend in response. For more reflex testing examples, DM us the word

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