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Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology
The INPP Method
The Reflexes in More Detail
Other Programmes
What is Neuro-Developmental Delay?
Assessment & Treatment
Bilateral Integration
Auditory/Listening
Interactive Metronome®
FAQ’s
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What can be done to help?
Possible Effects of Retained Reflexes
Self Help/Independence Skills
Difficulty with fastenings, buttons and learning to tie shoe laces
Messy eating
Dribbling
Poor organisation
Persistent desire for oral stimulation
Continued bed wetting
Academic Skills
Academic Skills
Difficulties learning to read / dislike of reading
Copying difficulties, slowness, mistakes etc
Handwriting difficulties
Poor written expression of ideas
Reversals of letters and numbers after the age of 8 years
Poor concentration
Poor memory
Difficulty shutting out background noise
Ocular-motor and visual perceptual problems
Photosensitivity
Coordination, Balance and Physical Activities.
Poor posture
Odd walking/running gait
Clumsiness
Tendency to walk on toes
Difficulties with ball games
Tendency to get travel sick
Poor sense of time
Dislike of PE
Poor Balance
Floppy or tight muscle tone
Poor stamina
Difficulty with learning to swim especially with aligning upper
and lower body
Social, Emotional and Behavioural issues
Poor emotional control
Insecurity
Allergies
Hypersensitivity /over-reaction to certain sounds
Poor adaptability
Generalised anxiety
Sensory overload
Many of these areas can improve as a result of the programme. For more detailed information describing how the reflexes are activated, the nature of the response and possible effects where retained see ‘Reflexes in More Detail’
The relationship between the primitive and postural reflexes and the mechanisms by which these can impact development is complex. For a fuller description and explanation of the reflexes see the following :
The Well Balanced Child, by Sally Goddard Blythe (2004) Hawthorn Press ISBN1-903458-42-0
Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour by Sally Goddard Blythe (2002)Fern Ridge Press ISBN 0 –9615332-8-5
An Organic Basis for Neurosis and Educational Difficulties (1979) Peter Blythe, & David J McGlown Insight Publications
Many of these areas can improve as a result of the programme. For more detailed information describing how the reflexes are activated, the nature of the response and possible effects where retained see ‘Reflexes in More Detail’
The relationship between the primitive and postural reflexes and the mechanisms by which these can impact development is complex. For a fuller description and explanation of the reflexes see the following :
The Well Balanced Child, by Sally Goddard Blythe (2004) Hawthorn Press ISBN1-
Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour by Sally Goddard Blythe (2002)Fern Ridge Press ISBN 0 –9615332-
An Organic Basis for Neurosis and Educational Difficulties (1979) Peter Blythe, & David J McGlown Insight Publications
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