Listen "15 ADHD, and Primitive Reflexes"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Niki McGlynn, a neurodevelopment therapist, discusses the impact of retained primitive reflexes on neurodiverse individuals.
She explains that retained reflexes can worsen symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing issues, and emotional regulation. Niki emphasizes the importance of integrating these reflexes through movement and rhythm, such as dancing.
She also highlights the need for a holistic approach to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of neurodiversity. While a movement program can be beneficial, it should be personalized and complemented by other strategies and treatments.
In this conversation, Niki McGlynn discusses the importance of breathing and its connection to fear reflexes and the vagus nerve. She explains how working on breathing can help integrate fear paralysis reflexes and improve overall well-being.
Niki also shares her personal experience with reflex integration exercises and the positive impact they had on her life. She emphasizes the significance of understanding primitive reflexes and their role in neurodevelopment. Niki encourages therapists and individuals to explore primitive reflexes as an additional tool for improving therapy outcomes.
She also highlights the impact of ADHD on women's hormonal health and the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion.
She explains that retained reflexes can worsen symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing issues, and emotional regulation. Niki emphasizes the importance of integrating these reflexes through movement and rhythm, such as dancing.
She also highlights the need for a holistic approach to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of neurodiversity. While a movement program can be beneficial, it should be personalized and complemented by other strategies and treatments.
In this conversation, Niki McGlynn discusses the importance of breathing and its connection to fear reflexes and the vagus nerve. She explains how working on breathing can help integrate fear paralysis reflexes and improve overall well-being.
Niki also shares her personal experience with reflex integration exercises and the positive impact they had on her life. She emphasizes the significance of understanding primitive reflexes and their role in neurodevelopment. Niki encourages therapists and individuals to explore primitive reflexes as an additional tool for improving therapy outcomes.
She also highlights the impact of ADHD on women's hormonal health and the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion.
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