Moro
Purpose
Intended to attract for assistance
Initiates primitive “fight or flight” response by activating the sympathetic nervous system
Appears
Birth
Typically Integrates
2-4 months
Common Symptoms of Retention
Distractability
Hypersensitivity to light, sound, motion, and touch
Emotional immaturity
Need to feel “in control” of their environment
Tendency to either “withdraw” or to be “aggressive”
Swings in mood or energy levels