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ATNR, STNR, Moro, and TLR are early reflexes that should fade as the brain matures. Rough guide. ATNR around 6 to 8 months, STNR around 8 to 10 months, Moro around 3 to 4 months, and parts of TLR can persist up to about 3.5 years. When they hang on, the nervous system leans on primitive patterns and the midline cerebellum has to work overtime 🧠✨ What you might see in real life. Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, flattened or exaggerated spinal curves, and even lateral curves as the A to P

This is a reflex test... It's called the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR). This reflex should normally integrate (go away) by around 6 months of age. If it's still present later, it can affect posture, hand-eye coordination, and even reading and writing skills. You can check this on your child by having them in a "puppy push-up" position, gently turning their head side to side, and watching to see if their arms straighten or bend in response. For more reflex testing examples, DM us the word