Therapist’s Evidence-Informed Guide: Retained Reflexes
LORE vs. LITERATURE™: Retained Reflexes — Clinician Guide
A practical, evidence-informed resource for pediatric clinicians navigating the retained reflex conversation.
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Retained reflexes and reflex integration are a hot topic in pediatric therapy and on social media, but the research is nuanced and considerably less definitive than some clinical claims suggest.
This clinician guide brings the current research together in one practical resource so you can better evaluate the evidence, communicate it accurately, and make thoughtful clinical decisions.
Inside, you’ll find:
A concise overview of primitive reflexes and their developmental role
A review of the current evidence surrounding retained reflexes
What research can and cannot tell us about associations with functional difficulties based on 13 different studies
A critical look at reflex integration interventions
Important considerations related to study quality, sample characteristics, outcome measures, and limitations
Clinical implications for occupational therapy and pediatric practice including goal setting and intervention
Questions to consider before incorporating reflex-focused interventions into practice
All 13 references to the research reviewed throughout the guide
All summarized into 2 pages of information for therapists and 1 full page of citations with links.
Move beyond “I’ve heard this works” and toward a more thoughtful question: “What does the literature actually support?”
Perfect for: pediatric professionals who want a concise, research-informed resource for evaluating claims about retained reflexes and reflex integration.
Looking for a similar resource to give to your client’s caregivers? Check out the Parent Resource or BUNDLE!
Educational resource only. This guide is not a substitute for individualized clinical judgment or professional guidance.