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#383 - Low Muscle Tone or Retained Reflex? How to Decode the Signs

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Content provided by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L, Rachel Harrington, AC, and Jessica Hill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L, Rachel Harrington, AC, and Jessica Hill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Primitive Reflex Digital Course https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course

NEW Motor Skills Digital Course is LIVE! https://harkla.co/products/motor-skills-course

In this episode, we break down the difference between low core strength and a retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), a primitive reflex that plays a huge role in posture, coordination, and motor development. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will give you the tools to better understand and support the children in your life.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • Why primitive reflexes matter for movement, attention, and emotional regulation

  • The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR): what it is, how it develops, and what happens if it doesn’t integrate

  • Signs of low core strength vs. signs of a retained TLR during the Superman position

  • How muscle tone challenges connect to reflexes

  • Practical strategies to assess and address both core weakness and retained reflexes

  • Tips for parents and professionals to create fun, consistent, and effective routines

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We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - ⁠https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3⁠

All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/

Harkla Website

https://harkla.co/

Harkla YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily

Harkla Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

Harkla Digital Courses

https://harkla.co/collections/courses

Muscle Tone vs. Muscle Strength

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/108-muscle-tone-vs-muscle-strength

Research Article - The Relationship Between Primitive Reflexes and Motor Proficiency

https://brieflands.com/articles/jmcl-158078.pdf

SPD Sale
https://harkla.co/pages/spd-awareness-month-2025

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Manage episode 515036599 series 2525913
Content provided by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L, Rachel Harrington, AC, and Jessica Hill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L, Rachel Harrington, AC, and Jessica Hill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Primitive Reflex Digital Course https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course

NEW Motor Skills Digital Course is LIVE! https://harkla.co/products/motor-skills-course

In this episode, we break down the difference between low core strength and a retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), a primitive reflex that plays a huge role in posture, coordination, and motor development. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will give you the tools to better understand and support the children in your life.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • Why primitive reflexes matter for movement, attention, and emotional regulation

  • The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR): what it is, how it develops, and what happens if it doesn’t integrate

  • Signs of low core strength vs. signs of a retained TLR during the Superman position

  • How muscle tone challenges connect to reflexes

  • Practical strategies to assess and address both core weakness and retained reflexes

  • Tips for parents and professionals to create fun, consistent, and effective routines

LINKS

We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - ⁠https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3⁠

All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/

Harkla Website

https://harkla.co/

Harkla YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily

Harkla Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

Harkla Digital Courses

https://harkla.co/collections/courses

Muscle Tone vs. Muscle Strength

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/108-muscle-tone-vs-muscle-strength

Research Article - The Relationship Between Primitive Reflexes and Motor Proficiency

https://brieflands.com/articles/jmcl-158078.pdf

SPD Sale
https://harkla.co/pages/spd-awareness-month-2025

  continue reading

392 episodes

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