Amphibian reflex - Optometric Extension Program Foundation

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TLR• TLR should be fully present by birth• Forward TLR should disappear by 4months• Backward TLR may take up to 3 years toinhibitTLR• Consider the forward TLR in terms offoetal position– And backwards TLR similar to MoroForward TLR(foetal position)TLRBackward TLR(Moro like)TLR – functions• As head control starts to develop, TLRallows ‘straightening out’ of body, ready formovement• Strengthens spinal control and muscletone• Crucial in developing ‘anti-gravity’ in thebaby10
TLR – retention effects• If not inhibited, TLR leaves us over-sensitive tovestibular stimulation• Head movement affects tone when standing• Can block normal crawling / creeping(don’t miss the next talk!)• Head rotations, balance and generalcoordination are all affected– In turn affecting oculomotor functions– And auditory functionsOneperson forwhom aTLR wouldbedisastrous!Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex(STNR)• Flexion of head causes arms to bend andlegs to extend• Only present for a very brief period• Helps us get up – therefore crucial tolocomotion11
Page 1: Infant ReflexesKeith HollandBSc, FC
Page 5 and 6: SummaryKey reflexesConceptionLIFECe
Page 7 and 8: Moro - in the longer term- Visual e
Page 9: ATNR - negatives• Some suggest af
Page 13 and 14: STNR - effects on learning• A ret
Page 15 and 16: Effect on visual system?MOROATNRBal
Page 17: Other therapies• A number of grou

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