Right Brain
This is the side of the body we work with.
Left Side
This is the side of the body we work with.
Right
This is how many primitive reflex exercises we do in center.
8
This is the sense we do not work with at Brain Balance.
Taste
Things that trigger fight or flight.
Trauma
Transitions
Hungry/Thirsty
Sudden Change
Sensory Overload
Confrontation
Name 3 typical struggles.
Poor Behavior
Little to no eye contact
Impulsive
Poor gross motor skills
Immature
Clumsy
Socially Awkward
Name 3 typical struggles.
Shy
Poor Handwriting/Fine Motor
Struggles with School
Poor Reader
Low Confidence
Task Avoids
The definition of primitive reflexes.
Automatic movement that require no thought.
Name four smells associated with Right Brain.
Coffee
Peppermint
Eucalyptus
Lemon
Lime
Pine
Cinnamon
Give an example of a child that still struggles with executive function.
Poor time management
Poor attention/focus
Disorganized
Can't recall information
Poor behavior
Poor social skills
Name 3 activities the child struggles with in sessions.
Proprioception
PRNG
Balance Beam
Core
Gait/Aerobic
IM
Eyes
Name three activities the child struggles with in sessions.
Fine Motor
Brachiation
Gait/Aerobic
IM
Eyes
Academics
This is the age that most primitive reflexes should disappear.
One year old.
This is the age our visual system should be fully developed.
8
This side of the brain shows happy, anger, surprise....and this side of the brain shows sad, fear, and disgust.
Right-sad, fear, disgust
Left-happy, anger, surprise
This is when the right brain starts to develop.
At birth.
This is when the left brain starts to develop.
Name three activities ATNR (lizard) is associated with in the real world.
Riding Bike
Reading
Gait
Tying Shoes
Writing
Playing Piano
Throwing a ball
Name right brain colors and left brain colors.
Right: Purple, blue, violet, indigo
Left: Red, Orange, Yellow
Neutral: Green
This side of the brain is activated when we use positive reinforcement...and this side of the brain is activated when we use negative reinforcement.
Left-Positive (optimistic)
Right-Negative (pessimistic)
Name two professions a STRONG right brained individual would excel in.
Architect
Artist
Athlete
Builder
Carpenter
CEO
Entertainer
Inventor
Mechanic
News Reporter
Salesperson
Singer/Songwriter
Teacher
Name professions a STRONG left brained individual would excel in.
Accountant
Actuary
IT
Doctor
Engineer
Professor
Researcher
Surgeon
Lawyer
Name all primitive reflexes we work with in session, then pick two to describe symptoms associated with that retained reflex.
Rooting (whiskers)
Palmar (fingers/squeeze ball)
ATNR (lizard/reverse lizard)
STNR (cat)
TLR (cannonball)
Moro (starfish)
Landau (superman)
Spinal Galant (snow angel)
Name at least 4 changes children experience when we work with their tactile system overtime.
Pain tolerance
Less bothered by textures
Appropriate affection
Appropriate play with others
Temperature change in body
Primitive reflexes, sensory motor, body awareness, processing, synchronization.