What is the ATNR?

What is the ATNR? The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) is present at 18 weeks utero and generally is integrated by 6-7 months of age. The ATNR helps children separate their head and neck movements from their extremity movements.  

When the ATNR is not integrated children may have difficulty with:  
🔹Bilateral coordination
🔹Visual tracking  
🔹Crossing midline  
🔹Handwriting  

Occupational therapy activities that help to integrate the ATNR include:
🔸Bear crawls with ring toss
🔸Cross marches
🔸Rotation to grab toys  

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