When you place a finger or any object in a baby’s hand, their fingers will reflexively grasp, and get stronger if you try to pull your finger or the object away. This reflex is present at birth and should integrate at 2-3 months of age.

When retained, symptoms may include:

• Poor fine motor skill and manual dexterity
• Incorrect pencil grip and poor handwriting
• Difficulty with reading or slow reading
• Poor memory for details
• Difficulty with maths and numbers
• Mixed dominance, ambidextrous or left handed
• Weak immune system, poor bladder control, stomach reflux
• Difficulty processing ideas onto paper
• Poor posture and/or back pain when working at a desk or computer