Links to learn about the reflexes:
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
Distance to crawl: 8-12 feet (the size of a bedroom)
Work up to 3 repetitions forwards and backwards
Work up to 3 repetitions forwards and backwards
Proper Crawling Position
Fingers forward Arms strong Steady body Flat back Feet flat on the floor Legs parallel Slow, rhythmic movement Opposite arm and leg move together |
Issues to watch for when crawling
Hands splayed out Hands facing in Cupped hands On fists Pushing up on fingers Elbows locked tight One leg lags behind Rocking Swaying back Arms trembling |
Additional activities to incorporate if needed:
Keep a balloon up in the air while on knees and/or while in crawling position
Watch a ball or toy be thrown up and fall back down by following it with the head
Rolling a ball back and forth between two people while in a crawling position. Roll the ball to the other person's opposite hand.
Keep a balloon up in the air while on knees and/or while in crawling position
Watch a ball or toy be thrown up and fall back down by following it with the head
Rolling a ball back and forth between two people while in a crawling position. Roll the ball to the other person's opposite hand.