Primitive Reflexes: Screening, Compensation Techniques, and Treatment
Primitive reflexes emerge in utero and should be integrated no later than 2 years of age. Unfortunately, studies show that approximately 75% of school-aged children with learning disabilities have retained primitive reflexes, which are becoming more common and strongly impact the function of these students. This 2-hour course provides occupational therapists with a screening process to identify each of these retained primitive reflexes: MORO, Tonic Labyrinthine Neck Reflex, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, Spinal Galant, and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. Kim also provides compensation techniques and treatment strategies to help integrate each reflex covered. Please note: This most recent recording includes many demonstration videos. This webinar is included in these webinar packages: Pediatric OT and School-Based OT: Beyond the Basics.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the screening process for each primitive reflex.
- Provide several compensation techniques for retained reflexes in the classroom.
- Identify a treatment exercise for each of the retained reflexes.
- List programs that are available to therapists, teachers, and parents that promote the integration of primitive reflexes.
Course Information
- Target Audience: intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, and other professionals working with children with developmental delays
Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education credit as described in the following CEU section. - Course Instructor: Kim Wiggins, OTR/L
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- CE Broker course code: 20-1239596
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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