Understand Development. Recognize Patterns. Improve Outcomes.
Primitive reflexes form the neurological foundation for movement, behaviour, and learning. When they are delayed, retained, or asymmetrical, they can influence development in ways that are often overlooked.
This one-day, in-person seminar provides a clinically grounded, neurodevelopmental framework to help you assess, interpret, and apply primitive reflex findings across infancy and childhood.
Who This Seminar Is For
Designed for professionals working with children and development:
- Chiropractors
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Osteopaths
- Educators and early childhood professionals
What You’ll Learn
Foundations
- Role of primitive reflexes in early brain development
- Integration timelines and neurological significance
Assessment
- Practical, age-appropriate reflex testing
- Identifying retained and asymmetrical reflexes
Clinical Meaning
- Links to motor delays, coordination issues, and posture
- Associations with behaviour, regulation, and learning challenges
Application
- Integrating reflex findings into clinical reasoning
- Translating assessment into meaningful care strategies
Meet Your Instructors
Dr. Melanie Abbott-Cambridge
Doctor of Chiropractic, MSc (Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health), Acupuncture Provide
Dr. Melanie Abbott-Cambridge is the Co-Founder of EPIC Health and Movement and Director of Pediatrics and Maternal Care. She holds a Master’s degree in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health and has completed advanced training in the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) through Boston Children’s Hospital, allowing for detailed assessment of newborn neurological function.
Her clinical focus is pediatric and maternal care, with extensive experience supporting infants, children, and families through developmental challenges. She has contributed to evidence-informed pediatric education at the postgraduate level and is actively involved in mentoring healthcare professionals.
Dr. Fraser McClymont
BSc (Chiro), MClinChiro, DC, FIBFN-CND (USA)
Dr. Fraser McClymont is a clinician with advanced training in functional neurology and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. He holds a Fellowship in Childhood Neurodevelopment through the International Board of Functional Neurosciences and is a certified provider of the Melillo Method.
His work focuses on identifying and addressing the neurological roots of developmental, behavioural, and learning challenges using a brain-based, neuroplasticity-driven approach. He is known for translating complex neurodevelopmental concepts into clear, practical clinical strategies for both practitioners and families.
Key Takeaways
By the end of the seminar, you will:
- Confidently assess primitive reflexes across age groups
- Recognize their impact on development, behaviour, and learning
- Apply findings within a neurodevelopmental and functional framework
- Enhance outcomes for pediatric patients
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To maintain a high-quality learning environment, spaces are limited.
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