-Retained Primitive Reflexes-

Discover what primitive reflexes are and why we have them
Understand the various possible causes of retained primitive reflexes in a child
Outline common questions that would suggest retention of primitive reflexes
Identify and assess eight primitive reflexes that can be easily evaluated by a doctor of chiropractic, specifically the Moro, Grasp, Spinal Galant, Rooting, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck, Symmetrical Tonic Neck, Tonic Labyrinthine, and the Landau reflexes.
Detect the presence or absence of specific primitive reflexes
Recognize the need for intervention when a retained primitive reflex is demonstrated by a patient
Prescribe a specific course of treatment for each of the eight primitive reflexes if they are determined to be retained