Discover the Foundation of Early Development
Primitive reflexes are the building blocks of every baby's neurological development. These automatic movements, present from before birth, play a vital role in the development of the brain, nervous system, movement, sensory processing and learning.
Our comprehensive Primitive Reflexes Online Training has been created for both professionals and parents who want to understand how these early reflexes influence lifelong development and learn practical ways to support babies through nurturing movement.
Whether you're a Baby Massage Instructor, Baby Yoga Teacher, Baby Reflexology Practitioner, Early Years Professional, or Parent, this course will give you the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to support healthy neurological development.
Understanding Primitive Reflexes
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What primitive reflexes are
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Why babies are born with them
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How they support survival and development
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When they should naturally emerge and integrate
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What happens if reflexes are retained beyond infancy
You'll develop a clear understanding of how these early movement patterns lay the foundations for posture, coordination, learning, emotional regulation and future development.
Factors That Affect Reflex Integration
Every baby's developmental journey is unique.
This module explores the many factors that can influence how primitive reflexes develop and integrate.
Primitive Reflexes & Brain Development
Movement is one of the brain's earliest forms of learning.
Discover how primitive reflexes help build neural pathways that support brain development.
Primitive Reflexes & The Sensory System
Primitive reflexes don't work in isolation—they are closely connected to every sensory system.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Baby Massage Instructors
Baby Yoga Teachers
Baby Reflexology Practitioners
Nursery Practitioners
Early Years Professionals
Parents and Grandparents
No previous knowledge of primitive reflexes is required—just a passion for supporting babies and young children.
What You'll Learn
In-Depth Study of 13 Primitive Reflexes
Each reflex is explored in detail, giving you the confidence to recognise, understand and support healthy development.
The Importance of Tummy Time
Tummy time is one of the simplest yet most valuable activities for supporting healthy development.
Crawling – A Critical Developmental Milestone
Crawling is far more than simply learning to move across the floor. You'll understand why crawling is considered one of the most important stages of infant development.
Beautiful Practical Movement Sequences
One of the highlights of this course is our collection of beautifully designed developmental movements.
These gentle, nurturing activities have been carefully created to complement your existing classes and can easily be incorporated into:
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Baby Massage Classes
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Baby Reflexology Sessions
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Baby Yoga Classes
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Parent & Baby Groups
They can also be taught as a complete Primitive Reflexes Class, giving you the opportunity to expand your class timetable with confidence.
What's Included
Your online training includes:
✔ 23 professionally recorded video lessons
✔ Comprehensive downloadable handbook
✔ Lifetime access to the course materials
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Study from anywhere in the world
✔ Practical movement demonstrations
✔ Evidence-informed teaching