The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) is a crucial reflex present at birth, helping with early movements and visual tracking. Ideally, it integrates by 6 months, but if retained, it can affect hand-eye coordination, reading, writing, and even balance. Children with an unintegrated ATNR may struggle with crossing midline, tracking objects, or coordinating both sides of their body. The good news? Play-based activities can support ATNR integration in a fun and natural way! #ThespeechclinicDubai

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

Ep.2 Tonic Seizures. Different films. Different seizures. Same goal: understanding. We’ve worked with young people who live with epilepsy to create a short film that shows what a tonic seizure can look like, how it can feel, and how someone can help. It’s designed to help others understand, especially when your child finds it hard to explain. We understand your child’s seizure may not look exactly like this - the film shows a typical example, but everyone’s experience can be different. The goal

Symmetric tonic reflex of the neck (STNR) occurs 6-9 months after birth and is inhibited between 9 and 11 months after birth.If STNR remains present, the bilateral integration is affected. They will find it difficult to use their upper body together with their lower body, each engaged in a different type of move (like riding a bike, having issues reading and writing and most tasks that need bilateral coordination.)How is it tested? The child is sitting on all fours we move his head up/down and w

This is a reflex test… Its called the Aysmmetrical 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, DM or comment the word FRE