An asymmetrical tonic neck reflex ATNR looks like a baby’s “fencer” pose. Turn the head and the arm and leg on that side straighten while the opposite side bends. Past infancy, that pattern shouldn’t show up during movement. If it does, every head turn can trigger extra firing in the pec and biceps on the turned side, pulling the shoulders forward and feeding poor posture 👀💪 What to watch for. When the head turns, the arms should stay stable without “dropping out.” If flexion kicks in, that li

Comment “ATNR” to register the free Retained Reflexes Workshop to see if retained Primitive Reflexes may be holding your child back. There are a number of retained Primitive Reflexes that can cause emotional, behavioral and academic setbacks for many kids. Parents often say their child is “misunderstood” when it comes to big emotions or puzzling behaviors. Retained Primitive reflexes could be what is holding your child back. To learn more about retained Primitive Reflexes and the signs of a reta

🧠 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

Have you noticed that your child has poor handwriting or they skip lines frequently when they read? These could be the sign of the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex not being properly integrated! Having this retained reflex can inhibit kiddos from reading and comprehending, riding a bike correctly, or even walking in a straight line! Are you interested in learning more about primitive reflexes and how you can start to help your kids get on the right track? We have free educational resources that yo

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