Primitive Reflex Foundations:
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Retained Reflex Testing + Integration
Get the clarity you’ve been missing: how to test for 8 primitive reflexes, what the results mean, and how to use practical, play-based movements and specific exercises to support integration—aka help the reflexes go dormant.
The Hidden Reflexes Behind…
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Sensory Sensitivities
Picky eating, clothing, loud noises
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Big Emotions
Explodes out of nowhere, frequent meltdowns
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Learning Challenges
Reading is hard, math sense isn’t strong
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Poor Focus
Struggles to stay seated, follow directions, pay attention
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Sensory Seeking
Always moving, dangerous behaviors
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Anxiety
Worries often, always on edge, scared of everything
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Fine Motor Challenges
Poor handwriting, avoiding arts and crafts
8
Gross Motor Challenges
Can’t ride a bike, clumsy, poor balance
9
Social Skill Struggles
Playing alone, doesn’t read cues, getting upset easily
10
Poor Executive Functioning
Impulsive, disorganized, forgetful
Retained reflexes often fly under the radar, yet they can impact coordination, focus, and emotions. This course shows you how to identify them and support integration.
Moro
Linked to anxiety, overwhelm, and big emotions
ATNR
Affects handwriting, reading, and coordination
TLR
Impacts balance, posture, and spatial awareness
STNR
Tied to sitting posture and attention
Identify The Root Causes That No One Taught You To Look For
8 Key Primitive Reflexes That Might Be Retained
Spinal Galant
Fidgeting, bedwetting, discomfort with waistbands
Palmar/Babkin
Weak grasp, messy handwriting, oral seeking
Plantar/Babinski
Tiptoe walking, balance challenges
Rooting
Oral seeking, picky eating, speech clarity
Test smarter, support better, and see the real change!
Identify The Root Causes That No One Taught You To Look For
8 Key Primitive Reflexes That Might Be Retained
Moro
Linked to anxiety, overwhelm, and big emotions
Palmar/Babkin
Weak grasp, messy handwriting, oral seeking
ATNR
Affects handwriting, reading, and coordination
Plantar/Babinski
Tiptoe walking, balance challenges
TLR
Impacts balance, posture, and spatial awareness
Rooting
Oral seeking, picky eating, speech clarity
Spinal Galant
Fidgeting, bedwetting, discomfort with waistbands
STNR
Tied to sitting posture and attention
Test smarter, support better, and see the real change!
FAQ’s
Who is this course for? Therapists? Parents?
Primitive Reflex Foundations is designed for pediatric OTs, PTs, educators, and other child-development professionals. Parents are welcome to take this course, but this is an independent study. However, guided support is also very beneficial, especially for parents. The yearly membership to The Connection Hive, gives you daily support from Alisha Grogan, a pediatric OT and mom with 20+ years experience, as well as a bunch of other bonuses. There’s a monthly option as well. See more details here.
*Therapists, this program is part of our All Access Pass that gives over 30 hours of CEU’s with no expiration. (Hit the Join Now button to see this option).
How long do I have access to the course?
With this purchase, you get 12 months of access to all videos, downloads, and the full reflex guide. You are also able to download and keep the various guides and handouts inside.
If you’re a therapist with the All-Access CEU Pass, you’ll receive indefinite life-time access.
Does this course provide CEUs?
Yes. Primitive Reflex Foundations is AOTA approved for 3 contact hours. A certificate is provided once you complete all videos, the quiz, and the post-course survey.
Do you offer refunds?
Because this is a digital course with instant access to all materials, we’re not able to offer refunds.
What makes this course different?
This course blends clear testing instruction, real demonstration videos, play-based alternatives, and a 20+ page reflex guide—all created by a pediatric OT with over 20 years of experience. It’s evidence-informed, practical, and designed to help you confidently recognize and support retained reflexes without overwhelm.
“I am looking forward to using the testing, signs, and activities with my own children as well as with the students I work with.”
“The videos are very helpful. I will be using this information and treatment planning a lot in my practice.”
What’s Included
Inside this 3-hour AOTA-approved course, you’ll get:
Primitive Reflex Crash Course
Clear, practical training to help you understand how and why reflexes impact regulation, attention, and motor skills.
(40 minutes)
Testing + Screening Guide for 8 Reflexes
Includes video demos, tips on recognizing compensation, and when formal screening might not be necessary.
Reflexes covered:
- Moro
- TLR
- ATNR
- STNR
- Spinal Galant
- Hand reflexes
- Foot reflexes
- Rooting
Integration Exercise Library
Step-by-step video demos for each reflex (in progression), plus play-based options to meet the needs of kids who are easily overwhelmed.
Printable Toolkit
- Reflex Testing & Exercise handouts (one for each reflex to share with caregivers)
- Home program templates
- Treatment Plan Builder PDF for seamless integration into your sessions
- Printable screening tool
What You’ll Learn
How to screen for retained reflexes using clear signs and motor-based activities
The difference between formal testing and functional observation
How to incorporate reflex work into therapy using both structured and play-based approaches
Why some kids can’t follow exercise routines and what to do instead
How to create effective, realistic home programs for follow-through
Your Teacher & Guide
After more than 20 years working with kids and coaching thousands of families, I learned just how often retained reflexes fly under the radar—yet they can be the driving force behind big emotions, clumsiness, anxiety, attention struggles, and constant sensory seeking.
I built this course because I wanted families and professionals to have what I didn’t: a clear, realistic, no-fluff path to understanding and supporting these reflexes in everyday life. My goal is to help you feel confident, capable, and equipped with tools that truly make a difference.
“This course was so helpful. I’ve been an OT for a while, but am new to outpatient peds. The videos along with the worksheets were excellent. I am so happy I found this course.”
“I have learned some nice ways to incorporate primitive reflex integration into play. I love the hand out aspect and schedule. I can’t wait to try with my kiddo’s parents.”
“I can’t wait to start screening my students and adding activities to their school day to support the integration of their reflexes.“
AOTA-Approved
CEU Details
This course is approved for 3 hours of AOTA continuing education credit. A certificate will be provided upon completion of all videos, quizzes and surveys. This is an introductory course with no prerequisite required.
Your Kid’s Table LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify proper techniques to screen for 8 primitive reflexes
- Recall the difference between formal testing and functional observation
- Identify activities to work on integrating of 8 reflexes
- Recall modifications for activities for kids who needs assistance with reflex activities
We rarely open this course outside our larger programs. During Cyber Week, you can join for a short window, now through December 4th at midnight!
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After that, it goes back inside The Connection Hive yearly membership and as an add on for RISE with Sensory only.
Ready to confidently identify and integrate retained reflexes into your sessions or from the comfort of your own home?
Join for inside the CEU Portal
Payment plan available- 3-hour PR Foundations Course
- 8 reflex testing demos
- Specific integration exercises and activities for 8 reflexes
- Printable handouts for caregivers
- Home program samples and templates
- Screening tool
- Treatment plan builder
- Certificate + AOTA approved CEUs
All Access Pass
Payment plan available- RISE with Sensory course (8.5 hours CEU’s)
- Mealtime Works Program + Big Kid Edition (10 hours CEU’S)
- Executive Functioning Bundle (4 hours CEU’s (2 courses))
- Table Food School Program (6 hours CEU’s)
- Pediatric Feeding 101 (2 hours CEU’s)
- How to Identify and Treat the Sensory Component of Pediatric Feeding Difficulties (1.5 hours CEU’s)
- ADHD Workshop (2 hours CEU’s)
- 35 Printables to Use in Your Practice from our shop
- BONUS: Exclusive 10 Step-by-Step Visual Schedules to Help Kids Focus Pack
- Bonus: Primitive Reflex Foundations course (3 hours CEU’s)
- BONUS: Year Access to the 3 Breakthrough Strategies Workshop and 1.5 hours CEU’s
- Payment plans available
**If you’re a parent, get this course inside The Connection Hive here, with more support and resources!
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