Movement with Meaning

10/14/2026

TLR Primitive Reflex: How do I make TLR primitive integration exercises more creative, easier, or less boring? 👀

🧠 Now that you know TLR primitive reflex supports skills like impulse control, focus, reading, writing, and coordination, let’s look at HOW to integrate the reflex.

As Pediatric OTs who specialize in reflex integration at Movement with Meaning, we go beyond the cookie cutter “TLR exercises”, because we always hear things from parents and therapists like:

1. They feel stuck
2. They have no clue where to start
3. Their child does not want to or physically cannot do the boring cookie cutter exercises found on Google.

To make TLR less boring:

✅ Add lights or internal motivation (GAMIFY it)‼️🎮

✅ Add LEVELS (shown in video): Do they like Mario? Sonic? Introduce levels to repetitions (easy, medium, expert, double expert, Infiniti expert, final boss, etc) 😉

✅ Add 1 piece of the movement at a time (shown in video). Ask THEM to come up with an idea or WATCH 👀 what they do in their daily routines that use these movement patterns to increase more of it.

Like most primitive reflex activities, TLR activities should be individualized and ideally guided by a therapist or doctor with specialized training.

✍️ Comment LINK to receive a DM with the TLR primitive reflex activities + link for the LIGHTS we use in my Pediatric OT private practice, Movement with Meaning, to help your child move from “I’m NOT doing this” to “I’ve got this!” 💪🏻

And follow Vanessa Fox OTR/L an AuDHD Pediatric OT & parent coach of 16 years, if you’re running low on creative reflex integration activities + brain science strategies to support neurodivergent brains.

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10/11/2026

10/10/2026

For both neurodivergent children and their parents, finding safe spaces to be authentically seen and understood is life-changing.

As a Pediatric OT and parent coach of 16 years, it’s an honor every single time families discover they’re in a safe space to authentically be themselves with us at Movement with Meaning. ✨

10/10/2026

On Thursday, Dr. Kaela Cotton, of Wildflower Ridge PT & Wellness and I sat down to discuss the hidden links many parents, doctors and teachers miss between ADHD, reflex integration and toileting challenges related to constipation, bed wetting and bladder leakage.

We reviewed 3 common types of ADHD kids we often work with who are commonly missed and often times get labeled as a “behavioral” problem when really there are simple fixes that begin with nervous system support and understanding that child’s body and brain support needs.

Want a copy of the recording?

Comment REPLAY! And I’ll send you a DM with the details.

PS she’s trying to get our “guest” Deer to model W-sitting 😉 which is one of our signs that pelvic floor support and reflex integration support may be needed.

10/04/2026

TLR Primitive Reflex aka Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex: As Pediatric OTs, moms don’t tell us, “She needs to integrate TLR.”

Instead, they tell us about struggles with:

• Focus + impulse control
• Reading, writing, losing their place on the page
• Struggles copying from the board or typing
• Core strength, balance, or coordination
• Low frustration tolerance, perfectionism, or rejection sensitivity
• Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia

When integrated, TLR supports muscle tone, balance, visual skills, and nervous system development. 🧠

One way to integrate TLR primitive reflex is through flexion and extension of the neck (head looking up and down) while the back is stabilized (supported).

Like most primitive reflex activities, TLR activities should be individualized and ideally guided by a therapist or doctor with specialized training.

✍️ Comment or DM me REFLEX if you want the specific TLR primitive reflex activities we use in my Pediatric OT private practice, Movement with Meaning, to help your child go from “I can’t” to “I can try.” ✅

And follow Vanessa Fox OTR/L an AuDHD Pediatric OT and parent coach of 16 years, for more simple reflex integration activities + brain science strategies to support neurodivergent brains!

09/30/2026

I am forever grateful for the Movement with Meaning team, our community partners, and the families we work with. 💞

See what a few moms had to say about the incredible Miss Veronica, OTR/L, our lead Pediatric OT and parent coach at our WRTS Clearwater location!

Want to snag one of those hard-to-come-across after school times? It won’t be there long! 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

Send me a DM and we can set up a free consult!

09/29/2026

Primitive reflexes 101: what they are, why they’re important, and what really happens to these kids if primitive reflexes aren’t addressed. 🫣

Follow Vanessa Fox OTR/L a Pediatric OT and parent coach of 16 years, who makes the brain science of big behaviors & emotions simple to understand.

My private practice works 1:1 virtually and in-person with children and we provide training to parents, therapists, teachers & doctors to understand how struggles with developmental milestones like social & motor skills, plus emotional and sensory stress, can all have one thing in common: primitive reflexes.

And there’s a lot we can do to support these skills when you know what to look for & how to integrate! 🙌🏼

09/26/2026

🤩 It’s Movement giveaway time! We are gifting our 2 most popular toys for reflex integration, impulse control, eye-hand coordination, and for practicing patience and problem solving.

There’s also something for parents! The ✌️ (two) books we recommend 999 times a day, because they’re easy to use in daily routines!

Didn’t win the giveaway but want the links to products? Comment LINKS and I’ll DM them to you! 🥳

09/25/2026

Before kids are given a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, PDA, ODD, or anxiety, they’re often labeled as too sensitive, dramatic, manipulative, attention seeking and defiant.

Meanwhile… their nervous system is in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn (people pleasing) from anxiety because their brains *literally* have more neurons firing at all times compared to a non-sensitive person.

And there are also:

✨unmet sensory needs
✨learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc)
✨ spikey skills (aka splinter skills) like high IQ yet also struggle to tie a shoe or write
✨retained primitive reflexes like Moro Reflex and Fear Paralysis Reflex causing them to stay stuck in fight, flight, or freeze patterns
✨possible chronic conditions
✨and more under the surface of the labels

‼️These behaviors do not improve with compliance-based methods like ABA and behavioral strategies.

‼️Medications and talk therapy can help, yes, but are not the only solution.

‼️Most AuDHD brains do NOT improve with the cognitive behavioral therapy approaches only.

✅ Did you know? AuDHD adults often seek out and describe somatic therapies being beneficial (body based therapies to move the stuck emotions 😉).

With children, we can work on reflex integration and specific brain-based exercises or play-based movements that can help them process emotions. ✅

…It’s all about ✨movement. ✨

Want to know more movement strategies that can help your child transform anxiety, hyper sensitivity, and habits labeled as “defiance”? 👀

⬇️ Comment MOVEMENT to gain access to tools to start transforming your child’s life.

And follow Vanessa Fox OTR/L to understand more about the brain science & strategies for Neuroaffirming approaches for Autism, ADHD, and PDA to advocate for your child’s support needs with big emotions and challenging behaviors.

09/22/2026

This isn’t a unique experience. This is the standard. 👏

We care because in our own way, we’ve been there, too.

Considering parent coaching to learn how to optimize OT related goals or nervous system goals for you and your child that matches your learning profile and neurotype?

Not sure if that’s the right step yet?

No problem. We’re ready when you are. 💞

To see if it’s the right fit without the commitment, book a free 30 minute consult at the link in my bio. 👀