Tegan Piacentini

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A movement based, non-invasive approach to improve learning, behaviours, attention, focus, motor skills & emotional regulation by integrating primitive reflexes.

Bilateral coordination grows in layers:1️⃣ Symmetrical - both sides doing the same thing (jumping, clapping)2️⃣ Reciproc...
28/10/2025

Bilateral coordination grows in layers:
1️⃣ Symmetrical - both sides doing the same thing (jumping, clapping)
2️⃣ Reciprocal - alternating sides (crawling, biking)
3️⃣ Asymmetrical - different tasks on each side (cutting, writing)

Each stage relies on the brain’s ability to communicate across both hemispheres - something retained reflexes can quietly disrupt.

This is exactly what we screen for in our neurodevelopmental assessments - looking for subtle cues in movement, posture, and reflex patterns that show how well the brain and body are working together.

Learn more at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Bilateral coordination is what helps the two sides of the body work together.It’s how a child rides a bike, writes neatl...
27/10/2025

Bilateral coordination is what helps the two sides of the body work together.
It’s how a child rides a bike, writes neatly, or ties their shoes.
When this skill doesn’t come easily, it’s often because early reflexes are still active - jamming up smooth coordination.
💡 Gentle neurodevelopmental work can help the brain and body reconnect.
Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

A wiggly body that just can't help itself or fidgety feet often mean a child is working hard to stay focused - not being...
27/10/2025

A wiggly body that just can't help itself or fidgety feet often mean a child is working hard to stay focused - not being disruptive (even though at times it feels that way!)
Children who still have reflex tension may move to stabilise their balance or vision.
When we build core strength, rhythm, and grounding, impulse control gets easier.

Support starts in the body. Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
for gentle ways to begin.

Attention is about staying on task.Impulse control is about holding back before reacting.They’re linked, but they grow i...
26/10/2025

Attention is about staying on task.
Impulse control is about holding back before reacting.
They’re linked, but they grow in different ways.
Body-based supports like movement, rhythm, and reflex integration - help strengthen both.

Explore ways to help your child focus and self-regulate: www.teganpiacentini.com.au or message me for all questions primitive reflex related!

You might notice:• Blurting out answers or interrupting others• Difficulty waiting or taking turns• Acting without think...
25/10/2025

You might notice:
• Blurting out answers or interrupting others
• Difficulty waiting or taking turns
• Acting without thinking (“Oops, I didn’t mean to!”)
• Big emotions that are hard to calm

These aren’t “bad behaviours” -they’re signs your child’s nervous system is still finding balance. 🌸

Learn about body-based tools to support regulation at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
I'd love to hear from you!

Some children hold on to early reflexes like the Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR, or Spinal Galant.When these remain active, the b...
24/10/2025

Some children hold on to early reflexes like the Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR, or Spinal Galant.
When these remain active, the body feels “on alert,” making it harder to pause before reacting.
Reflex integration helps the body feel safe and steady - giving the brain space to think first, react second. It's a long, slow and safe process - moving at a pace that suits each unique person.

Curious if retained reflexes could be affecting your child? Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Impulse control lives in the prefrontal cortex -the brain’s “thinking” area.It develops through the primary years,into t...
22/10/2025

Impulse control lives in the prefrontal cortex -the brain’s “thinking” area.
It develops through the primary years,into the late teens and beyond!
When this part of the brain matures, kids can pause, plan, and make thoughtful choices.
Movement, co-regulation, and safe connection all help this brain region grow stronger. My work as a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner supports this.

Discover gentle ways to nurture impulse control at www.teganpiacentini.com.au

As children grow, their brains gradually learn to pause, think, and then act.This skill - impulse control - helps with f...
21/10/2025

As children grow, their brains gradually learn to pause, think, and then act.
This skill - impulse control - helps with focus, friendships, and emotional balance.
When it’s still developing, kids might blurt out, interrupt, or melt down more easily.
It’s not misbehaviour - it’s the brain still wiring for self-control 💛
Supporting the body helps support the brain. Learn more at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

We ask a lot of our little people as they begin their school journey — to sit still, listen, focus, follow directions, s...
17/10/2025

We ask a lot of our little people as they begin their school journey — to sit still, listen, focus, follow directions, share, and manage big emotions.

But if their primitive reflexes are still active, their body is already working overtime just to stay steady and organised. That means there’s less energy left for listening, learning, or playing joyfully with others.

When these early reflexes are integrated, everything feels easier — play becomes more playful, social interactions flow more naturally, and focus lasts longer. That’s what true school readiness looks like.

Play, movement, and more play should be at the heart of every early years program. These experiences help the nervous system mature and prepare the body for the complex demands of the classroom.

INPP neurodevelopmental screening helps identify whether these early reflexes are fully integrated. Through gentle, structured movement programs, we support the body–brain connection so children can feel calm, coordinated, and confident as they step into school life.

If your child is starting school next year — or if this year has felt like an uphill climb — now is the perfect time for a screening.
I have limited availability in November and December, and early screening allows time to strengthen these foundations before the new school year begins. DM or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Whether your family’s rhythm looks like homeschooling, formal schooling, unschooling — or something beautifully in betwe...
13/10/2025

Whether your family’s rhythm looks like homeschooling, formal schooling, unschooling — or something beautifully in between — I hope you have a fabulous start to Term 4.

This term often feels like a sprint to the finish line. Concerts, sports days, projects, reports, and the lead-up to holidays… it’s a lot.
Even the most resilient nervous systems start to show the strain.

As the pace picks up, here are a few gentle reminders to help your child (and you!) finish the year well:
🌿 Protect rest – early nights and quiet weekends help refill the tank.
🌿 Keep movement rhythmic and grounding – rolling, swinging, walking barefoot, or time in nature helps regulate the vestibular system.
🌿 Simplify after school – children use enormous cognitive energy during the day; afternoons are for decompression, not demands.
🌿 Connection over correction – tired brains need safety, not more instruction.

Our children’s nervous systems are constantly adjusting to new growth, expectations, and transitions — especially in these final weeks of the year.
Gentle rhythms and simple routines make all the difference.

Here’s to a calm, connected, and joyful Term 4 — whatever your schooling journey looks like. 💛

When your child is overwhelmed, talking them through it rarely works — not because they’re ignoring you, but because the...
12/10/2025

When your child is overwhelmed, talking them through it rarely works — not because they’re ignoring you, but because their brain is in survival mode.

Movement, deep pressure, rhythm, and connection calm the body first — only then can the thinking brain come back online.

Regulation isn’t taught through words. It’s felt through safety.

This is where INPP neurodevelopmental programs can make such a difference. Through gentle, targeted movement patterns, we help the nervous system rewire those early developmental foundations — balance, rhythm, coordination, and reflex integration — so the body and brain can finally work together.

When the body feels safe and steady, regulation, focus, and learning become natural outcomes — not battles to be fought.

Get in touch to learn more about our Neurodevelopmental Screening process.
info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Primitive reflexes are like background programs running on a computer — they quietly drain power and slow everything dow...
10/10/2025

Primitive reflexes are like background programs running on a computer — they quietly drain power and slow everything down.

When a child’s body is stuck compensating for unintegrated reflexes, simple tasks take more energy:

Holding a pencil

Sitting upright

Focusing on the board

Crossing the midline

Managing emotions

No wonder they crash after school. Their nervous system has been working all day without rest. Watching this as a parent day after day is a heartbreaker 💔

As INPP Practitioners our job is to gently support the integration of primitive reflexes so that children have more energy to burn and are simply more at ease in their bodies.

Contact us for a Primitive Reflex Assessment - info@teganpiacentini.com.au or send us a DM

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