Palmer Grasp
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
Automatic grabbing response
Appears
In utero, present at birth
Typically Integrates
6 months
Common Symptoms of Retention
Lack of mature pincer grasp
Poor fine motor skills
Writing/Feeding difficulties
Tongue out while using hands
Speech problems