The Method
Dysfunctional & Pathological Reflexes
The Dysfunctional & Pathological Reflex course dives deeper into why motor reflex patterns sometimes become dysfunctional and how to determine if a deeper pathology exists. This knowledge helps establish priorities in developing individualized programs. Professionals, parents and caregivers are trained in how to make assessments using a two-level, sixteen point rating scale to measure reflex dysfunction. This scale is fundamental to assessing and applying MNRI techniques as it helps quantify reflex action and to reliably measure improvement over the course of MNRI treatment. Specific reflexes addressed in this class are:
| Primary Motor Reflex Patterns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asymmetric Tonic Neck (ATNR) | Hands Supporting (Parachute) | Spinal Galant | Babkin Palmomental |
| Landau | Spinal Pereze | Babinski | Leg Cross Flexion |
| Symmetric Tonic Neck | Bauer Crawling | Moro Embrace | Thomas Automatic Gait |
| Bonding | Pavlov Orientation | Tonic Labyrinthine | Flying and Landing |
| Robinson Grasp | Trunk Extension | Hands Pulling | |
| Additional Motor Reflexes and Reactions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear Paralysis | Locomotion | Spinning | Foot Tendon Guard |
| Segmental Rolling | |||
