How Teachers Can Support Reflex Integration in the Classroom

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Reflex Integration Through Play

Kokeb McDonald, OTR/L

38 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) Podcast, your go-to resource for empowering therapists, educators, and parents with effective strategies to support children’s development. This podcast bridges the gap between science and play, offering actionable tools to create measurable, trackable, and repeatable treatment plans that make a real difference.

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How Teachers Can Support Reflex Integration in the Classroom | Ep 37

Reflex Integration Through Play

25 minutes 56 seconds

1 week ago

How Teachers Can Support Reflex Integration in the Classroom | Ep 37

In this episode, we dive into how teachers can support students with reflex integration in the classroom. You’ll learn to:

🔍 Identify signs of retained reflexes, such as difficulty sitting still and poor posture.
🧠 Discover practical strategies to enhance learning and behavior through simple classroom activities.
📘 Explore the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) school program, which provides structured, easy-to-implement activities that promote brain-body connection.
🎯 Understand how these methods improve focus, behavior, and overall student development.
🤝 Recognize the importance of movement breaks and collaboration with occupational therapists.
🌟 See how integrating reflex-based activities benefits all students — not just those with identified challenges.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Reflex Patterns and Child Development00:44 Identifying Signs of Retained Reflexes in Students03:06 Challenges in the Classroom Due to Retained Reflexes04:26 Observing and Collecting Data on Student Behavior05:49 Impact of Reflex Retention on Behavior and Academics09:24 Classroom-Friendly Activities for Reflex Integration14:29 Implementing Reflex Integration Programs in Schools17:50 Collaboration Between Teachers and Therapists21:38 Encouragement and Resources for Teachers26:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎯 Resources Mentioned:

✏️ Reflex Integration Through Play at School: https://ritp.info/school📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: www.integratingreflexes.com📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app

Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play™ Certification program: https://ritp.info/certification

Previous episodes and resources: RITP Podcast