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Gifted children often excel intellectually, yet many experience sensory overload, emotional sensitivity, and inconsistent academic performance. Could retained primary reflexes be part of the reason? This article explores the link between giftedness and neurodevelopmental immaturity, offering insight into how even highly intelligent children can be affected by reflexes that never fully integrated.

Children with developmental dysphasia often struggle with speech, memory, and coordination – despite having normal hearing and vision. This article explores how retained primary reflexes such as the Moro or TLR may contribute to their difficulties, and how targeted support can improve outcomes.

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder that affects handwriting, coordination, and the ability to process visual and auditory input. This article explores how retained primary reflexes – such as the Moro, ATNR, or Palmar reflex – may underlie these difficulties. Learn why some children can't keep up with writing tasks and how neuro-developmental support can make a difference.

Primary reflexes form the neurological foundation for learning, movement, attention, and emotional stability. When these reflexes persist beyond infancy, they can interfere with school skills like reading, writing, sitting still, and concentration. This article explains how persistent reflexes affect children in school and why Neuro-developmental Stimulation (NDS) offers a powerful solution for long-term improvement.

The school-age years are marked by major advances in motor skills, language, and social development. As movement becomes more refined and friendships more meaningful, children also begin to develop a clearer sense of morality and independence. This article explores how to support healthy growth during this formative stage of life.

By toddler age, primary reflexes should already be inhibited to support walking, running, and fine motor development. If these reflexes persist, they may disrupt sensory processing, sleep, and motor skills. Learn how to recognise the signs and when to seek help.

Toddlers need lots of movement, sensory experiences, and playful routines to support their brain and motor development. This article offers expert advice and practical tips for everyday activities that strengthen coordination, speech, and self-awareness in toddlers aged 1–3.

The first year of life is a time of rapid brain and motor development. This article offers trimester-based suggestions for sensory, motor, and emotional stimulation in infants, along with practical tips and activities that match the baby’s developmental stage.

This article presents the results of a dissertation on the use of Neuro-Developmental Stimulation (NDS) in special education. The research highlights the prevalence of persistent primary reflexes in children aged 5 to 8 and demonstrates the effectiveness of NDS as an intervention method. The findings show that NDS is a valuable tool for special education teachers, supporting children's motor, cognitive, and behavioural development — especially when implemented early. The stud

How is it possible that primary reflexes sometimes persist, and what can we do to inhibit them?

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults....

Links between SLI, Motor Development and Literacy Acquisition in Children.

Dyslexia is a specific reading disorder, either congenital or acquired through brain damage. It is the most common form of specific...

" Specific learning disorders" is a collective term for a diverse group of conditions that manifest as significant difficulties in...

Dyspraxia is a specific developmental disorder of motor function, defined as an impairment or immaturity in the planning and organization...

the first year of life, we could predict quite accurately when a child would acquire certain skills. However, the older the child gets,...

Article published at: VOLEMANOVÁ, M. (2017) Neuro-vývojová stimulace ve školní praxi jako nástroj k inkluzi. Integrace a inkluze ve...

Annotation The development of motor skills, primary reflexes, and speech are interconnected. But how exactly? I work daily with children...

"Primary reflexes play a crucial role in aiding the baby during the birthing process and serve a vital function in the first few weeks of...

Psychomotor development is a complex process that encompasses not only movement but also a child’s sensory, social, and cognitive growth. In this article, we explore the stages of development from birth to 12 months, highlight typical motor and sensory achievements, and explain when expert consultation may be needed.

The development of motor skills and the trajectory of development are an excellent indicator of the proper maturation of the nervous...

Primary reflexes have the potential to cause poor coordination of movements, deficits in fine motor skills, issues with pronunciation,...