Reflexes

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• These spontaneous rhythmic movements are fundamental to the maturation of the brain. By the time a baby reaches 4 to 6 months of age, their brain should have matured and replaced these involuntary movements with voluntary ones.

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• When reflexes remain rather than become integrated, it causes the interconnectedness of the various areas of the brain to be negatively affected. It can cause challenges with attention, motor ability, muscle tension, learning and other mild to moderate developmental problems.

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• Rhythmic movements are similar to, and have similar effects on the brain as rhythmic movements that infants spontaneously make. The movements stimulate the brain (brain-stem, cerebellum, basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex) by way of the vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile senses. Nerve nets develop, promoting integration of different parts of the brain.

 

• Primitive reflexes are integrated by repeating the reflex patterns until they are automatic. The rhythmic movement stimulation is also designed to improve muscle tone, alertness, spontaneous movements, integrate reflexes, diminish hyperactivity, and improve function of the executive functioning of the brain.

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• For more information, please visit BRMT Canada.