#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom
#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom  
Podcast: All Things Sensory by Harkla
Published On: Wed Nov 19 2025
Description: Teachers and therapists often see students struggling with focus, posture, handwriting, or behavior but the root cause might not be what you think. Retained primitive reflexes can have a huge impact in the classroom. 📚In this episode, you’ll learn:What primitive reflexes are and why they matterHow retained reflexes show up in school settingsSimple classroom strategies to support studentsWhy movement breaks and alternative seating make a differenceThanks for tuning in 🩷 If this episode was helpful, share it with a teacher or therapist who could use these strategies!LINKSWe’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 YouTube​​https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ Harkla Digital Courseshttps://harkla.co/collections/courses Pyramid of Learninghttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1380/9417/files/Freebie-_Pyramid_of_Learning.pdf?v=1758648557 Tessa’s Interviewhttps://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/369-unlocking-classroom-success-with-reflex-integration-with-dr-tessa-grigg Sensory Activity Cardshttps://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-cards Sensory Dicehttps://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-foam-dice Sensory Sticks https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-sticks Classroom Course https://harkla.co/products/classroom-sensory-training Primitive Reflex Coursehttps://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course