What is Reflex and Sensory Integration?

Reflex Integration is the natural maturation of infant reflexes as a child grows. Multiple systems in the body need to be working efficiently and in sync in order for Reflex Integration to happen properly and at the right age.

Sensory Integration is referring to one of the systems that needs to be working adequately for Reflex Integration to happen.

Why does Reflex Integration matter?

If Reflexes are not maturing the way they should it is a CLUE that something is not developing properly in the underlying nervous, sensory, or motor systems. More importantly, Reflex Integration is also the KEY to correcting those underlying issues.

How can I tell if I or my child need Reflex or Sensory Integration Therapy?

If you see something, Do Something. The human body was created with a natural course of growth and development. You know you and yours best. If you have any concerns about your or your child's development, trust your instinct and reach out. The younger we begin the therapy the faster the issues resolve due to incredible neuroplasticity in children.

Our philosophy is one of true Early Intervention: "Why wait for delays when you can prevent them?"

Reflex dysfunction is a sign of underlying issues that will very likely impact other areas of future development if left unaddressed.

What are examples of concerns that bring people to Nestoration OT?

Premature Birth

C-Section

Pregnancy or Birth Complications

Head Lag

PTSD or History of Trauma, including Medical Intervention such as NICU Stay

Neurological Conditions such as CP or Stroke

Fine or Gross Motor Coordination Concerns

Torticollis or Head Tilt

Developmental Delays

Sensory Integration Concerns such as craving or disliking touch, visual, auditory, or oral stimuli

Difficulty with Balance

Aggressive Behavior

Victims of Bullying

Spatial Awareness Challenges

Social Immaturity

Asymmetrical or Unusual Posturing of Arms, Legs, or Back

Failure of Newborn Reflexes to Emerge, Mature, or Integrate

Learning Disabilities

Disorganization

ASD Spectrum

ADD/ADHD

And More

What sets Reflex and Sensory Integration apart from other therapies?

Reflexes are the most basic human function. Working with the reflexes is like working with the basic hardwiring of the brain. Because reflexes bypass the cerebral cortex, the work is effective even with zero client participation.

In addition, building or restoring one reflex circuit can repair the underlying deficits in the nervous, sensory, or motor systems that leads to improvement in other areas of function that were not directly addressed.

Reflex and Sensory Integration Therapy can create powerful change in anyone from the moment of birth through older adulthood.

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