Reflex Integration

What is it:

A movement based, primitive reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome learning, sensory, emotional and behavioural challenges for children and adults. It is based on the work of Kerstin Linde, a Swedish movement training specialist, who developed movements based on her observations of how infants are meant to move.

The movements are gentle rocking and reflex integration movements that stimulate neural pathways and promote learning, emotional balance and ease of movement. They are an effective way to help with symptoms of attention issues, learning challenges, autism and behavioural/emotional imbalances.

How does it work:

There is usually an assessment of the active reflexes, and then a series of movement activities given to help the system change from stressed posture to a more natural and easy way of moving.

The movements are based on replicating the movements that infants naturally make. In sessions we work at using these movements to integrate the reflexes so that learning, communication, behaviour, emotional and general well-being can be given the opportunity to be accessed and developed. These movements are crucial for laying down the foundations of neural network pathway growth and myelination in the brain.

This approach works with integrating the retained, or underdeveloped, infant reflexes (also called primitive reflexes) that are involved in learning challenges, co-ordination difficulties and social engagement challenges. It has also been successful in working with people with anxiety, behavioural problems, and general overwhelm.

The movements provides the basis for optimizing our ability in all areas of life. It is beneficial no matter what age or skill level. The movements are effective for reflex integration, whole-brain learning, optimizing skills, reducing stress, eliminating learning blocks and living well.

The movements are easy to learn and parents find that they are straightforward to use at home. Children like them and find them beneficial. Adults also find them easy to remember to do.