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What Is Primitive Reflex Integration?
Primitive reflexes should integrate as a baby develops; trauma, stressors or developmental delays can make these re-emerge. If these are not integrated properly, other symptoms can develop such as ADHD/ADD, dyslexia/learning disorders, Autism, OCD, Tourettes, depression, anxiety, various mental disorders, fatigue, stomach/gut dysfunction, autoimmunity, pain, headaches, migraines, scoliosis, balance/coordination disorders, and more. At any age, it is good to get these checked and get these integrated to allow your brain to function at its highest potential.
Signs Retained Reflexes May Be at Play
Retained primitive reflexes aren’t just a childhood concern. We evaluate patients of every age, since these patterns can quietly influence focus, coordination, and stress response well into adulthood.
- A child struggling with focus, reading, or handwriting despite extra help
- Balance, coordination, or motor planning that feels a step behind peers
- Anxiety, sensory overwhelm, or difficulty self-regulating
- Adults with longstanding headaches, migraines, or postural issues
- Athletes looking to sharpen coordination and reaction time
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no age cutoff. We screen young children, teens, and adults, since retained reflexes can persist or resurface at any stage of life, especially after stress, trauma, or injury.
Common signs include difficulty with reading or handwriting, trouble focusing, being clumsy or uncoordinated, or a diagnosis like ADHD or a learning disorder. A screening can help identify which reflexes may still be active.
Yes. Adults with longstanding anxiety, chronic pain, migraines, or balance issues sometimes have retained reflexes contributing to those symptoms, and integration work can be done at any age.
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Whether it’s your child or yourself, a reflex screening is a simple way to see whether an old pattern is quietly holding progress back.
Why San Angelo trusts AIT:
Gentle, non-invasive assessment for kids and adults
Reflex-integration plan built around your specific patterns
Pairs naturally with functional neurology
Focused on helping the brain function at its highest potential