Primitive reflexes are automatic and driven by environment. As the baby’s brain develops these automatic reflexes are no longer needed or integrated into the cortical brain. This is essential for developing higher executive functions that are critical to learning and social interactions. Stepping reflex surfaces at 37 weeks in utero,...

The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck reflex (ATNR) surfaces at 18 weeks in utero, presents at birth and should disappear at age 6 months. ATNR occurs when the head turn to face one side. If the head turn to the left, the left arm and left leg will extends as the right...

What is neurodevelopment delay? Neurodevelopment delay is when the brain and the central nervous system do not develop in a normal manner that would effect the person’s emotion, learning ability and memory. There are many causes of neuro-developmental delay, which ranged from genetic pre-disposition, metabolic disorders, immune deficiency, nutrition, physical...