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Have you heard yourself remark that you know your child is smart yet he/she is struggling at school. For many children the root problem is insufficient development of some neurological pathways so although clever, a child can still present with learning and sensory issues. Neurological Developmental Delay is often caused by retained Primitive Reflexes.
What are PRIMITIVE REFLEXES?
Primitive Reflexes are the special reflexes that develop in the brain stem before birth. This set of involuntary Primitive Reflexes help the baby with positioning in the womb, birthing, the first breath of life, feeding, urination etc. Most of these Primitive Reflexes go away through the first year of life as higher functions of the brain and muscle control develop.
If the reflexes remain, they interfere with the neurological organization of the brain which causes learning, behavioral, social, sensory and health problems. They cause ongoing issues until they are solved through exercises.
NDT is a programme of exercises designed to inhibit primitive reflexes and in so doing unlock a child’s potential to live and learn well.
Neurodevelopmental Therapy is a non-invasive programme of movements which aims to promote the development of the nervous system and the inhibition of primitive reflexes. By introducing specific movements and exercises, the nervous system is gently encouraged to mature and become more receptive to teaching.