#383 - Low Muscle Tone or Retained Reflex? How to Decode the Signs
#383 - Low Muscle Tone or Retained Reflex? How to Decode the Signs  
Podcast: All Things Sensory by Harkla
Published On: Wed Oct 22 2025
Description: Primitive Reflex Digital Course https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-courseNEW Motor Skills Digital Course is LIVE! https://harkla.co/products/motor-skills-courseIn this episode, we break down the difference between low core strength and a retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), a primitive reflex that plays a huge role in posture, coordination, and motor development. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will give you the tools to better understand and support the children in your life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy primitive reflexes matter for movement, attention, and emotional regulationThe Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR): what it is, how it develops, and what happens if it doesn’t integrateSigns of low core strength vs. signs of a retained TLR during the Superman positionHow muscle tone challenges connect to reflexesPractical strategies to assess and address both core weakness and retained reflexesTips for parents and professionals to create fun, consistent, and effective routinesLINKSWe’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - ⁠https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3⁠ All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ Harkla Digital Courseshttps://harkla.co/collections/courses Muscle Tone vs. Muscle Strengthhttps://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/108-muscle-tone-vs-muscle-strength Research Article - The Relationship Between Primitive Reflexes and Motor Proficiency https://brieflands.com/articles/jmcl-158078.pdf SPD Sale https://harkla.co/pages/spd-awareness-month-2025