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19/03/2026

Is more tutoring needed or is there another reason why academic performance is struggling? - Primitive Reflexes and school performance

This study looked at whether young children still have certain early-life reflexes (called primitive reflexes) and whether these might be linked to how well they do at school. The researchers worked with 53 children aged 5–7 (kindergarten and first grade) and tested both their reflexes and their cognitive abilities.

They found that every child had at least one retained reflex, with the most common being STNR and ATNR. Boys tended to show more of these reflexes than girls, although this difference was only clearly significant for one reflex (ATNR on the right side).
For boys, there was a moderate link between having retained reflexes (especially ATNR) and lower performance in several school-related areas. For girls, the results were less clear and varied depending on the group.

Overall, the findings suggest that retained primitive reflexes might play a role in some children’s learning and academic performance, supporting earlier research. However, because results aren’t always consistent, the study highlights the need for more research to help therapists make confident, evidence-based decisions.

Feldhacker, DR et al. (2022) The correlation between retained primitive reflexes and scholastic performance among early elementary students. Journal of Occupational
Therapy, Schools and Early Intervention 15(3):288-301.

18/03/2026

“The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost

17/03/2026

Data suggests that expanding insurance coverage of alternative therapies like chiropractic could drive down overall health-care costs.

17/03/2026

My latest article in Brainz Magazine has arrived https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/why-are-primitive-reflexes-important-in-child-development

16/03/2026

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart

15/03/2026

“The harder I work, the luckier I get.” – Gary Player

14/03/2026

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

13/03/2026

If you're suffering from chronic pain after a car crash, chiropractic may be the answer. Chiropractors specialize in natural treatments that can help relieve pain and improve your quality of life.

Research shows that reduces inflammation caused after a car crash.

12/03/2026

Reason 5 of 12:
A study that compared chiropractic to medical care found that chiropractic patients spent less on health care than medical patients.
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Many research studies show that chiropractic is one of the best ways to treat and prevent low back pain.

11/03/2026

One study found that the 3 leading regions of musculoskeletal symptoms among computer users were the shoulders (73%), neck (71%) and upper back (60%) areas. Visit the link to see the rest of the studies' conclusions.

Two studies attempted to determine what risk factors are most likely to lead to musculoskeletal pain and headaches among workers.

10/03/2026

Chiropractic treatment was especially successful for treating dizziness in patients that were 65+ years old and for those reporting the cause of their dizziness as trauma, neurological, or musculoskeletal issues.

If you're suffering from dizziness, don't worry! Chiropractic has been shown to be effective at treating dizziness caused by neck dysfunction.

09/03/2026

“Beauty is an attitude.” – Estee Lauder