Polaris Therapy
Family-centered occupational terapy resources for care providers, therapists, and teachers.
Polaris Therapy provides pediatric occupational therapy and family coaching services. Occupational Therapy services typically include
* Customized treatment programs to improve childโs ability to perform daily activities
* Comprehensive home evaluation with adaptation recommendations
* Comprehensive school evaluation with adaptation recommendations
* Performance skills assessments and implementat
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Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise: An Interactive Guide to the Moro Reflex for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers (Reflex Integration Through Play) Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise: An Interactive Guide to the Moro Reflex for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers (Reflex Integration Through Play)
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Courses & Certification - Reflex Integration Through Play Get certified and join the RITP Community by learning our unique method for primitive reflex integration, focused on functional goals, while you build your career as a therapist.
The Moro Reflex: Key to Infant Survival and Development - Reflex Integration Through Play The Moro reflex is the first primitive reflex to emerge in infants and plays a critical role in their survival and development. Here are all the benefits of the Moro reflex: Helps Infants Take Their First Breath: The Moro reflex activates right after birth, which helps the infant take their first br...
Learn how to IDENTIFY, SCREEN, and TREAT visual skill deficiencies and integrate retained primitive reflexes.
Visual Skill and Primitive Reflex Development Learn how to identify visual skills deficiencies and screen for retained primtiive reflexes.
Playground Disc Challenge
Addressing the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primitive reflexes.
https://youtu.be/qs95T1DSkYs
How to play?
๐๐พ Take the fun way across the playground by stepping from disc to disc!
๐๐พ Targets: Bilateral coordination, motor planning and timing, balance, body awareness, right- and left- side discrimination, core strength and stability, upper- and lower- body strength and stability, shoulder strength and stability, eye-hand coordination, visual perception skills, and fun!
Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐Each effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐
For more resources, check out our
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Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c
๐ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration...
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Playground Disc Challenge: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Addressing the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity ...
Growing Tree ๐ณ - Addressing the Moro Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Integration
Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.
How to play?
๐๐พ Stand with back straight
๐๐พ Squat down with head tucked in and eyes looking down (pretending to be a seed ๐ฑ)
๐๐พ Slowly bring the body to standing
๐๐พ Open legs and arms in the shape of the letter X
๐๐พ Look up! You're a growing tree!๐ณ
GOALS: ability to stay balanced, bring both arms and legs together, tilt back the head independently, and to differentiate right and left parts of the body.
Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐Each effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐
For more resources, check out our
๐BOOKS๐
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Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c
๐ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration.com/pri-101
๐COMMUNITY๐
Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1629371470539695
Growing Tree, Moro Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Integration Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.Growing Tree ๐ณ - Addressing the...
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.
How to play?
Bear Walk- Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
๐๐พ Bear walk by stepping on paper plates. Must keep both feet and hands on plates at all times
๐๐พ *If you donโt have paper plates, use whatever you have around the house (e.g., plastic plates, papers or small towels) the child can step on and slide.
๐๐พ This will target bilateral coordination, motor planning, spacial awareness, strength and control, visual perception, gross motor development and FUN!! ๐
Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐Each effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐
For more resources, check out our
๐BOOKS๐
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Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c
๐ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration.com/pri-101
Bear Walk, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Integration Bear Walk for Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Integration Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration ...
Fun reflex integration exercise you can do at home.
Bridge exercise to integrate retained Moro reflex
Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primitive reflexes.
How to play?
๐๐พLay supine on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the ground
๐๐พ Place palms together in prayer position resting on the chest
๐๐พ Push hands together while keeping the shoulders on the floor, and simultaneously lift the hips off the ground to the bridge position. Hold this position for 5-7 seconds.
๐๐พ Slowly bring hips down to the mat, keeping the hands still on the chest. Rest for 5-7 seconds.
๐๐พ Repeat the entire sequence 7-10 times.
๐๐พ This will target bilateral coordination, motor planning and FUN!! ๐
Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐ Each effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐
๐ Share your experience in the comment below!๐
For more resources, check out our
๐BOOKS๐
โ
Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c
๐ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration...
๐COMMUNITY๐
Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/16293...
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Bridge Exercise I Moro Reflex Integration I Fun Exercise Bridge exercise to integrate retained Moro reflex Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primiti...
Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP)
Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.
๐Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away!๐
Polaris Therapy: Our Story
Polaris Therapy provides pediatric occupational therapy resources for educators, therapists, and parents. We believe the difference between success and failure in a childโs development is the direct, skilled, and frequent involvement of the entire care team.
We provide the training and coaching to make this possible, publishing engaging and educational resources to further the care of children everywhere.
Occupational Therapy services typically include: