Caregiver’s Evidence-Informed Guide: Retained Reflexes
LORE vs. LITERATURE™: Retained Reflexes - Parent Guide
What does the research actually say about retained reflexes?
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If you’ve ever heard that your child’s retained reflexes might explain their handwriting, coordination, attention, learning, behavior, or sensory differences, you’re not alone. Reflex integration is a popular topic, but the wide range of information parents encounter doesn’t always make it easy to separate established evidence from viral social media posts.
Lore vs. Literature™ was created to help you do exactly that.
This parent-friendly guide breaks down what we know about retained reflexes and reflex integration using 13 current research articles without fear-based language, jargon, or telling you that something is “wrong” with your child.
Inside, you’ll learn:
What primitive reflexes are and what they typically do during development
What the research says about retained reflexes and functional difficulties
What we know and don’t know about reflex integration programs
Why finding an association does not automatically mean something is causing a difficulty
Why a retained reflex does not mean your child is broken, delayed, or in need of an integration program
What to consider when deciding whether an intervention is appropriate for your child
All summarized into a one-page documented packed with information for a busy caregiver!
This guide is designed to leave you with more information, not more things to worry about.
Perfect for: parents and caregivers who want a straightforward, research-informed resource to help them navigate the world of retained reflexes and reflex integration and pediatric therapists looking to share research-informed information with the families they service
Educational resource only. This guide does not provide individualized medical or therapy advice.