Moro Reflex Exercise – The Thriving Child

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Balanced Brain ~ Thriving Child

Kim Lowack

Moro Training

Equipment: short footstool or ottoman

alternate: edge of the bed or couch

Technique: Quick movement backward of the head at least 6 inches. Tilt the chin up and have the child close their eyes for maximum results

Frequency:

1-2 x daily
repetitions -10x

Positive reactions:

involuntary raising of the arms or hands
stiffening of the body and neck
raising up of feet off the floor
blinking
the emotional reaction of anger or tears or shutting down

Scoring:

4: more than 75% of movements react
3: 50-75% react
2: 25-50% react
1: less than 25% react
0: zero reaction movement = INTEGRATION

Integration has occurred when you get zero reactions

Moro #2 Method- Lying (use when auditory/visual sensitivities are present and when coach advises)

Moro Method #3 - supine on a bed or over a pillow/wedge

Integrated Reflex

Active Reflex examples