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

ATNR is a primitive reflex that babies exihibit and is part of the development of muscle tone, consistent one-sided movements with their body, and even proper hand-eye coordinations. Signs and symptoms of a retained ATNR reflex ‼️Poor hand-eye coordination, especially when writing ‼️ difficulty with visual tracking ‼️difficulty with handwriting ‼️poor balance ‼️difficulty throwing or catching a ball ‼️difficulty paying attention #thespeechclinicdubai#occupationaltherapy#sensoryprocessingdisorder

Patty Cake for ATNR Reflex Integration! 🎉👐 The ATNR reflex is super helpful for babies learning to crawl, but if it sticks around too long, it might muddle up coordination and attention in older kids. Why Patty Cake? Patty Cake is a fun game to play if your kid has retained the ATNR reflex. It encourages them to cross the midline of their body, boosting brain communication and coordination as well as engaging the cerebellum 👫 Ready, Set, Patty-Cake! Grab a partner and get those hands clapping