OT Rex - ATNR versus STNR - Reflex breakdown

I don't know about you guys but I had such a hard time visualizing STNR when I was studying it. It didn't occur to me until I saw the retained reflex in real life cases what exactly these reflexes looked like and how it would impact the child. I decided to make this video to clearly break down why we have primitive reflexes, what purpose they serve, why they go away, and what happens if they don't. Asking the why is very important in getting the full picture of what reflexes do, not just what the stimulus and reaction is.

None of the pictures are mine. Most are from Solve Learning Disabilities website:

If you're having a hard time understanding how these are tested, please refer to these videos:

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

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[annhidalgo]

Thank you so much!I never really understand this until I came across your content.

[simplethnicious]

I have literally studied this reflexes from others YT and websites.. Your explanations are the most crystal clear and easily understood. Love it... I am waiting more on primitive reflexes.. Subs and Like..

[bryansmith]

Ot tube is prob the best channel if occupational therapy students are looking to prepare for their exams in my opinion

[avneetamedicly]

Beautifully explained!! Looking forward to many more videos! Subscribed!

[shayfran]

Great job explaining this. Helped so much

[shrutikarajurkar]

very nicely explained you so much . looking forward for more such videos

[mariaalexandrabenitez]

Thank you for sharing what helped you learn ATNR vs STNR

[leannesavoie]

Hey! I like the way you explain everything / still trying to understand how to assess it. My daughter has hardly any head and neck control - she was diagnosed with hypotonia (still under investigation for the cause). How do you assess ATNR in a baby with central hypotonia? It’s honestly like she can’t communicate properly to her arms/legs at times so I’m not sure how I’d be able to assess if it’s still there or not. Since she was born she’s shown inconsistency with reflexes. For ex. Her startle reflex was more pronounced at two months then it was in her first few weeks of life - and it has now integrated by about 4 months