Understanding the
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
Supporting midline development, hand-eye coordination, crawling, writing readiness, and learning foundations
The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) is an important primitive reflex that supports a baby’s early movement, head turning, body awareness, and coordination.
As the child grows, the ATNR needs to become inhibited so more mature movement patterns can develop, including crossing the midline, coordinating both sides of the body, and using the eyes and hands together effectively.
When the ATNR has not fully inhibited, children may experience challenges with crawling, crossing the midline, reading, writing, hand-eye coordination, balance, concentration, and sitting comfortably at a table.
This course helps parents, teachers, educators, and support staff understand the ATNR Reflex in a practical, child-centred way.
It is not about labelling children.
It is about understanding what the body may still need.
Why this Course Matters
The ATNR is closely connected to earty movement patterns, laterality, midline development, hand-eye coordination, crawling and writing readiness.
When this reflex is still active, children may use enormous energy just trying to organise their body. This can make classroom learning harder.
This course helps adults look beneath the behaviour and understand the developmental foundation.
A moving child is a learning child.
Why this Course Matters
The ATNR is closely connected to earty movement patterns, laterality, midline development, hand-eye coordination, crawling and writing readiness.
When this reflex is still active, children may use enormous energy just trying to organise their body. This can make classroom learning harder.
This course helps adults look beneath the behaviour and understand the developmental foundation.
A moving child is a learning child.
Course Modules
$397
ATNR Course
Learn how to understand, observe, test, and
support the ATNR Reflex through practical,
movement-rich, child-centred strategies.
✓ 9 Modules
✓ Practical Activities
✓ Assessment & Certificate
✓ Lifetime Access
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