Sunday, February 17, 2013

Startle Reflex

Onset:  28 weeks of gestation
Stimulus: Loud, sudden noise
Response:  Similar to Moro response but elbows remain flexed and hands closed.
Integration: 5 months
Negative Effects if Persistent
Sitting balance
Protective responses in sitting
Eye - Hand coordination
Visual tracking
Social interaction, attention

Source:  Dreeben p. 422

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