There are many primitive reflexes. The ones that we focus on in Rhythmic Movement Training are:

Moro Reflex

The Moro Reflex, sometimes called the infant startle reflex, is an automatic response to a sudden change in sensory stimuli. A sudden change of any kind (bright light, change in body position, temperature, loud noise, intense touch etc.) can trigger the Moro Reflex.

Some possible long term effects of an unintegrated Moro are:

• Easily triggered, reacts in anger or emotional outburst
• Poor balance and coordination
• Poor stamina
• Poor digestion, tendency towards hypoglycaemia
• Weak immune system, asthma, allergies and infections
• Hypersensitivity to light, movement, sound, touch & smell
• Vision/reading/writing difficulties
• Difficulty adapting to change
• Cycles of hyperactivity and extreme fatigue