Definitions of the Primitive and Postural Reflexes
The primitive reflexes are a pre-programmed set of involuntary responses which form the foundation for the development of the brain and body after birth. These reflexes if retained after 12 months of age, indicate immaturity and affect emotion, learning ability and memory as the child grows.  Hemispheres categories these reflexes into ...[Read More]

How Do Early Motor Skills Affect Learning?
The brain of an infant has not matured.  In a new born baby the only part of the brain which functions properly is the brainstem.  Before a baby can activiate and bring into play all the areas of the brain,  the baby needs to develop connections in the form of nerve nets, and each net must be insulated with a layer of ...[Read More]