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Fear Paralysis Reflex Integration Exercises

Links for information about the Fear Paralysis Reflex
The Importance of Integrating Reflexes
Understanding (and Resolving) Fear Paralysis Reflex
This reflex integration involves 5 different leg exercises.  The movements should be done slowly as if the person performing them are doing them in water. The exercises only need to be done twice a week - try to choose days that have a predictable routine and not a lot of stressors.

Week 1: Do one repetition twice a week.
Week 2: If after the first week the person seems regulated, increase to two repetitions​ twice a week. If there appears to be emotional disturbances or dysregulation, continue to do one repetition twice a week.
*Week 3​: If the person continues to be regulated, increase to three repetitions twice a week. 
Week 4-6: Continue with three repetitions twice a week or working up to three repetitions twice a week.

*During week 3, there is an increased chance of undesirable behaviors to emerge. This may last for 2 weeks, but after the 2 weeks, a calmer, more peaceful child will emerge.

Prior to integration exercises, connect with the child by doing the Connection Movements shown below:

Have the child listen to the "Balance" program of the SSP before, during, and after doing the movements (ie listen for 3-4 minutes before starting movements, do the movements during minutes 5-6, listen to minutes 7-10 once the movements have been completed).
Exercises
Flamingo: Slowly slide the sole of one foot up the opposite leg, then back down. Repeat on the other side.
Frog legs: With the soles of the feet together, slowly slide the feet towards the body while the hips splay out, then slowly slide the legs straight.
Crossing ankles: Slowly cross one ankle over the other and repeat on the other side.
Knees up: Slowly raise the legs and bend the knees bringing the legs to the chest. Slowly set legs back down straight.
Knees to the side: Slowly slide the feet towards the body and tip the knees to each side. Slide the legs back down.
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