Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
When a child is born, they are equipped with a set of primitive reflexes designed to ensure immediate responses to their new environment and changing needs.
Purpose
Develops muscle tone in the upper and lower quadrants of the body
Helps infants assume the creeping and crawling stages
May assist with visual development of near and far fixation
Appears
4-5 months
Typically Integrates
1 year
Common Symptoms of Retention
Low muscle tone
“W” sitting
Difficulty with hand-eye coordination
Trouble with concentration and focus
Number reversals
May have skipped crawling stages
Difficulty copying from far to near