If your child’s teachers have previously shared concerns about a lack of attention and focus in the classroom - perhaps they’ve mentioned that they are dreamy or distracted, it would be worthwhile to take a closer look at the four foundational reflexes.

We at Neural Connections love our work of helping children and famililes thrive. These are some testimonials parents have sent us to share how our work has helped with emotional and behavioural regulation, as well as improved motor skills.

The MNRI® Family Conference Singapore 2024 took place from 18-22 November. Over the course of five days, a total of 17 children received intensive therapy sessions, 22 MNRI® assessments were completed by a team of 12 MNRI® Core Specialists led by Dr Svetlana Masgutova, founder of MNRI®.

ATNR is an important reflex in the development of hand-eye coordination, and developing skills on both the right and left sides of the brain. It provides the foundation for academic skills in children and if unintegrated, it can interfere negatively with the development of these skills.

Bedwetting accidents can be hard for parents to deal with - especially if their kids are getting older. If kids are dealing with incontinent issues at night, it’s worth looking at the spinal galant reflex.

We all know how important sleep is in children’s development - good sleep contributes to a child’s memory, learning, concentration and overall developmental growth. When it comes to kids’ sleep issues, sometimes it may not be clear what is going on and parents will need to investigate to get to the root of the issue. By asking some questions and being very observant we can get specific and begin to take the necessary steps to zoom in on the issue. 

When children develop visual issues at a young age, very often - the solution is to treat the eyes only. One connection is often overlooked - and that is posture! Here, we explore the link between visual processing and posture, and an important reflex associated with visual skills.

Probiotics are “friendly” live bacteria and yeasts that line our digestive tract. These microorganisms provide vital support for your overall health - promoting immune health, digestive health, brain health, emotional health and more.

When it comes to the vestibular system - it’s all about maintaining balance, and how it works with the other systems in the body to make sure that we remain upright, or are able to track objects visually.

Have you ever noticed kids being unusually clumsy, or always needing to lean against an object? Or they are always accused of being rough with other kids? They might have poor proprioception.

Did you know that children with reduced interoception awareness may get bruises and bumps but don’t complain that they’re hurt? Or, they don’t seem to complain if they’re too cold or too hot? The potty training process may even take longer than expected.

Our digestive system goes beyond our stomachs. When we want to optimise our gut health, it’s worth taking a look at not just the gut, but a bigger, more holistic picture.

There is more to riding a bike than just propelling the bike forward - you can use it as a useful diagnostic to explore the connection between the brain and the body.

Ever wondered why it is that you feel more stressed out when slumped over? Or how sitting up straighter helps you feel a little better? We explore the correlation between stress and posture, and how you can reduce stress to improve your posture.

How do you stay centered through a busy holiday season? We’ve got some tips for you right here.

Have you ever marvelled at how infants are able to grip your finger when you offer it to them? Or how it is that babies know how to nurse and swallow? How do they even know what to do? How do we communicate with them when they can’t talk or don’t yet understand language? All these happen because of primitive/primary reflexes.

Over here at Neural Connections, you’ve probably heard us talking and sharing about MNRI® and its extensive protocols – but what exactly is it and how does it work?

If a child is facing difficulties – whether it be frustration with academics, inability to regulate strong emotions, difficulty in communication and social skills – rather than focusing on these as separate issues, maybe it’s time to turn our attention to the TRUNK.