Moro Reflex  ## Metadata - Author: [[brain-sync.net]] - Full Title: Moro Reflex - Category: #articles - Document Note: Abstract: This article explains the Moro reflex, a primitive reflex found in infants up to 6 months old. It is characterized by a sudden startle response in response to abrupt changes in environment, such as a loud noise or being held suddenly. The reflex is believed to be an evolutionary adaptation to help protect newborns from danger. In addition, the Moro reflex has been found to have an impact on motor development and can be used as a benchmark for assessing normal motor development in infants. The article also examines various treatment interventions for infants displaying an excessive or prolonged Moro reflex, such as physical therapy, reflex integration, and cranial sacral therapy. Finally, the article provides information on how to identify a normal Moro reflex and suggests further research into the underlying causes and mechanisms of this reflex. Detailed Bullet List: -Moro Reflex: -Characterized by a sudden startle response in response to abrupt changes in environment, such as a loud noise or being held suddenly -Believed to be an evolutionary adaptation to help protect newborns from danger -Impact on motor development and can be used as a benchmark for assessing normal motor development in infants -Treatment Interventions: -Physical therapy -Reflex integration -Cranial sacral therapy -Identifying a Normal Moro Reflex: -Physicians use tests to determine whether the reflex is present and how it compares to the expected pattern of development -Observing the reflex in the infant's environment and noting the response -Further Research: -Research into the underlying causes and mechanisms of the Moro reflex Paraphrased Paragraphs: Paragraph 1: The Moro reflex is a primitive reflex found in infants up to 6 months old that is triggered by a sudden change in the environment, such as a loud noise or abrupt movement. It is believed that this reflex is an evolutionary adaptation to protect newborns from potential danger. Paraphrased: The Moro reflex is a primitive reflex found in babies from birth to 6 months old. It is characterized by a sudden response in response to a dramatic change in the environment, such as a loud sound or sudden movement. This reflex is thought to have developed over time as a protective mechanism for newborns from potential harm. 1. What are the long-term effects of a retained Moro reflex? 2. What are some effective strategies to help integrate the Moro reflex? 3. What types of environmental factors can trigger the Moro reflex response? The Moro reflex is an involuntary response to a threat which is present in the womb, at birth and integrated until 2-4 months of age. Symptoms of a retained Moro reflex include problems with the vestibular system, motion sickness, poor coordination, poor balance, heightened awareness, tense muscle tone, exaggerated startle reaction, anxiety, timidity, dislike of changes or surprises, poor learning skills, low self-esteem, emotional instability and sensitivity, hyperactivity, mood swings, problems with vision, difficulty ignoring irrelevant material in the visual field, light sensitivity, auditory or visual hypersensitivity, poor auditory discrimination, excessive release of stress hormones, weak adrenals leading to allergies, frequent infections and low energy, biochemical and nutritional imbalances. It is triggered by sudden changes in position, noise or light, and causes a sharp inhalation, movement of the arms away from the body and hands opening, then the arms return and clasp together. This stimulates the release of stress hormones, increasing blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate, and can result in an emotional outburst. - Document Tags: [[spd]] [[moro]] - Summary: Moro Reflex Triggers Change in head position Loud noise Sudden change of light in visual field Pain, temperature change, rough handling by - URL: http://www.brain-sync.net/reflexes-2/moro/ ### Moro **[](http://www.brain-sync.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/moro.jpg)** * Change in head position * Loud noise * Sudden change of light in visual field * Pain, temperature change, rough handling by caretaker Response to Triggers * Sharp inhalation * Movement of the arms upward, away from body, hands open, then return of arms across the body, clasping hands * Stress response: release of stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol), increase in blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate * Possible emotional outburst * **An involuntary response to a threat.** * **The reflex is present at 9 – 12 weeks in utero, is present at birth, and is integrated at 2 – 4 months.** * **A survival mechanism, it is the earliest form of the “flight or fight” response.** This reflex is elicited by sudden changes in position, by sudden noise or light. The child with a retained Moro is always “on alert” and in a heightened state of awareness, which stimulates the production of stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol. He can: 1. Isolate himself, be fearful, have issues with showing affection and with socializing. or 2. Will be easily excitable, aggressive and have difficulties reading body language. Because adrenaline and cortisol are involved with immunity and allergies, the child with a retained Moro could always be sick, and have allergies and sensitivities to foods and food additives and possibly burn sugar more easily than typical children. ### Symptoms of a Retained Moro Reflex * ##### Problems with Vestibular System * > Motion Sickness > > * > Poor coordination > > * > Poor balance > > * ##### Heightened awareness, in a “fight or flight” state * > Tense muscle tone > > * > Exaggerated startle reaction > > * > Anxiety > > * > Either excessive withdrawal from others or excessive aggression toward others > > * > Timid > > * > Dislike of changes or surprises > > * ##### Poor learning skills * ##### Low self-esteem * ##### Emotional instability and sensitivity * ##### Hyperactivity * ##### Mood swings * ##### Problems with vision * > Eye movement and visual perception problems > > * > Difficulty ignoring irrelevant material in the visual field > > * > Difficulty with black print on white background > > * > Light sensitivity > > * > Tires easily under fluorescent lights > > * ##### Hypersensitivity to auditory or visual stimuli * ##### Poor auditory discrimination, difficulty ignoring background noise * ##### Excessive release of stress hormones * > Weak adrenals leading to allergies, frequent infections and low energy > > * > Conditions related to low immunity, asthma, eczema, frequent ear, nose and throat infections > > * > Adverse drug reactions > > * > Biochemical and nutritional imbalances > >, Moro Reflex, brain-sync.net, 01gtw8ycaemkvs4z42ax22avn2.