Resource Library
A curated collection of guides, videos, and tools designed by pediatric occupational therapists to support nervous system development, reflex integration, emotional regulation, and everyday routines.
Reflex Integration Guides
A deeper look at the reflexes that influence development, learning, and behavior.
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The Hands Supporting Reflex helps babies catch themselves when they fall and is essential for developing coordination, balance, and body awareness. When this reflex isn’t fully integrated, kids may struggle with boundaries, social engagement, or staying safe during movement.
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The ATNR helps babies develop early hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, and the ability to cross the body’s midline. When it isn’t fully integrated, children may struggle with reading, handwriting, coordination, balance, or clumsiness.
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The Moro Reflex is the body’s early startle response and helps babies react to sudden changes in their environment. When it isn’t fully integrated, children may struggle with sensitivity to sound, touch, or movement, anxiety, emotional regulation, and adapting to new situations.
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The Babinski Reflex helps babies develop balance, grounding, and early walking patterns. When it isn’t fully integrated, children may struggle with stability, coordination, speech development, or confidence in movement.
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The Spinal Galant Reflex helps babies move, wiggle, and respond to touch along their spine. When it isn’t fully integrated, children may struggle with clothing sensitivity, bedwetting, impulsivity, or attention and coordination challenges.
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Motor loops are automatic, body-driven patterns where children repeat movements, actions, or sounds when overwhelmed or dysregulated. This guide helps parents understand why they happen and how to respond with calm, minimal language and clear cues to support regulation and follow-through.
Checklist
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A simple tool to help parents recognize signs of dysregulation in their child’s nervous system. Use this checklist to notice patterns and better understand what your child’s behavior may be communicating.
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A gentle checklist to help parents recognize their own nervous system patterns. Understanding your regulation is the first step to supporting your child’s.
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This checklist offers quick, playful activities that help your child regulate, integrate reflexes, and stay grounded throughout the day. Choose a few each day to create steady nervous system support.
Action Plan & Printables
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A simple weekly action plan to help you support your child’s nervous system with calming, regulation-friendly strategies. Choose what works best for your family and build steady progress over time.
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A gentle, easy-to-follow daily flow designed to support your child’s regulation, connection, and development. Use this chart to add calm structure and movement into your family’s day.
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This structured weekly plan guides families through targeted OT exercises that strengthen coordination, support reflex integration, and nurture your child’s nervous system. Easy to follow and designed for steady progress.