Neuro Developmental Therapy

Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns we're all born with - they support survival and development in infancy and are designed to integrate (or "switch off") as the nervous system matures.

 

When one or more of these reflexes remain active beyond infancy, they can quietly interfere with a person's ability to function at their best, even when nothing else seems obviously wrong.

 

Retained primitive reflexes can show up in both children and adults, often in ways that look like other difficulties entirely:

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• Academic struggles despite effort and ability (reading, writing, handwriting, maths).

• Poor concentration or difficulty staying on task.

• Emotional regulation difficulties or a low tolerance for frustration.

• Coordination, balance, or spatial awareness challenges.

• Sensory sensitivities.

• Anxiety or a persistent sense of being "on edge".

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Neuro Developmental Therapy identifies which reflexes remain active through a structured assessment, then uses a gentle, movement-based programme to support their integration - helping the nervous system complete a process it didn't quite finish. Many clients notice improvements not just in the specific area that brought them in, but across several areas of daily life, as the underlying foundation becomes more settled.

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This work is suitable for children and adults alike and can complement other therapeutic or educational support already in place.

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Get in touch to find out more or arrange an assessment.