The common assumption is that autistic meltdowns are a childhood thing — something children grow out of. They don’t. Autistic

Your child screams, throws things, can’t be reasoned with — and then ten minutes later seems exhausted and ashamed. Or

Your occupational therapist has identified retained primitive reflexes in your child and given you a set of daily exercises. Or

Your child’s occupational therapist mentioned a connection between primitive reflexes and autism. You’ve read that some autistic children have “retained

Every new parent notices it — touch your newborn’s cheek and they instantly turn toward your touch and open their

Your newborn startles violently at every small sound. They arch their back and fling their arms outward repeatedly. Or your

Every healthy baby is born with a complete set of primitive reflexes. They are not learned — they are pre-installed,

Your paediatrician talks about reflexes at every check-up. Your OT mentioned specific reflex types in your child’s assessment report. You