According to the INPP (Institute of Neurodevelopmental Psychology), the retention of primitive reflexes can make many everyday tasks, such as reading and writing, extremely challenging and can also increase anxiety. For adults and children who still have these ‘immaturities’ in the system, nothing comes easily or naturally, and they have to work extremely hard to try to compensate for these difficulties.

Persistence of the ATNR into childhood and adolescence may indicate potential motor challenges. For a child engaged in various sporting activities, this could pose great difficulties and hinder their performance in the following ways…