Primitive Reflex Exploration Session
Primitive reflexes are the automatic movements babies are born with to help them survive, feed and connect, and they should naturally switch off as a child’s nervous system matures but sometimes this doesn’t occur.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Big emotional meltdowns
Constant movement or difficulty sitting still
Bedtime feels impossible
Struggles with concentration
W-sitting or toe walking
Sensitive to noise, clothing or busy environments
Clumsy or always bumping into things
Big reactions that seem to come from nowhere
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “why does everything seem so much harder for my child?” You’re not alone and your child isn’t broken.
Behaviour is communication as parents, we’re often given strategies to manage behaviour—sticker charts, rewards, consequences or “just be more consistent.” But what if behaviour isn’t actually the problem?What if your child’s nervous system is asking for support?
Primitive reflexes are one piece of that puzzle that many parents have never heard about. When these early survival reflexes remain active, they can influence emotional regulation, movement, concentration, learning and the way children experience the world around them. Sometimes, understanding what’s happening beneath the surface changes everything.
Could this be your child? Every child develops differently.Having one or two of these signs doesn’t automatically mean your child has retained primitive reflexes. But if you’re reading this list and quietly thinking “the sounds like my child” it may be worth exploring further.
Fast or traumatic birth
Caesarean birth
Separation from mum after birth
Difficulty feeding or latching
Colic
Poor sleep as a baby
Delayed or unusual crawling
Delayed walking
Stress or trauma during the first 18 months
Long emotional meltdowns
Difficulty with change
Emotional outbursts
Aggression or frustration
Difficulty concentrating
Constantly seeking stimulation
Mood swings
Needs to control their environment
Sensitive to noise
Particular about clothing
Fussy eating
Texture sensitivities
Motion sickness
Chewing clothing or sleeves
Nail biting or skin picking
Delayed speech
Difficulties with pronunciation
Poor handwriting
Learning difficulties
Poor coordination
W-sitting
Fidgeting
Difficulty sitting still
Poor stamina
Limited imaginative play
Frequent ear infections
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
Lower immunity
Difficulty falling asleep
Bedwetting
A gentle reminder many of these behaviours are incredibly common, and having one or several of them doesn’t automatically mean your child has retained primitive reflexes. This checklist is simply designed to help you notice patterns. That’s exactly why I created these Primitive Reflex Exploration Sessions.
Together, we’ll gently explore how your child’s nervous system is functioning, answer your questions, and help you understand whether retained primitive reflexes may be contributing to what you’re seeing.
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Watch the Parent Guide. Before booking an Exploration Session, you’ll receive instant access to my 20-minute Parent Guide to Primitive Reflexes.
Inside you’ll learn:
What primitive reflexes are
Why they matter
How they develop
Common signs they may still be active
How they can influence emotions, behaviour, movement and learning
What support may look like moving forward
This guide has been created specifically for parents. No confusing medical language or overwhelm, just practical information to help you better understand your child.
Investment: $30
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After watching the Parent Guide, you’ll receive access to book your child’s Primitive Reflex Exploration. These relaxed sessions are held at local parks rather than in clinic. Why? Because children often feel far more comfortable when they’re able to move, play and explore.
We’ll sit together on a picnic rug while your child plays before or afterwards.
During the session I’ll:
Complete gentle movement observations
Explore primitive reflexes
Discuss what I’m noticing
Answer your questions
Explain whether I believe any further support would be beneficial
This isn’t an assessment, there is no pass or fail. Simply an opportunity to better understand your child’s nervous system.
Investment: $20 per child
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Not every child I meet will require ongoing support. Some families simply leave with reassurance while others leave with a completely new understanding of their child.
If I genuinely believe further support would benefit your child, I’ll explain why and discuss your options.
If you decide to continue, your $20 Exploration fee will be credited towards your child’s first Child’s Kinesiology.
Book a Primitive Reflex Exploration
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to watch the workshop 🤍
I hope it helped you better understand your child’s nervous system and gave you some reassurance that behaviour is often communication, not something that’s “wrong” with your child.
If you’re ready to explore things a little further, the next step is booking a Primitive Reflex Exploration Session.
These relaxed, 30 minute sessions are held at a local park where your child can play, settle in and feel comfortable while we gently explore their primitive reflexes together.
During your session we will:
-Complete a simple primitive reflex exploration
-Talk through what I’m noticing
-Answer your questions
-Discuss whether any further support may be helpful
This is not a treatment session. It’s simply an opportunity to better understand your child and whether retained primitive reflexes may be contributing to what you’re seeing at home.
Investment: $20 per child
If further support is recommended, your $20 exploration fee will be credited towards your child’s first Primitive Reflex Support Session.
Some families leave simply with reassurance. Others discover a pathway for further support. Either outcome is a positive one.