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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience
  • Audiology

Background:

  • The asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) is a primitive reflex typically integrated in early infancy.
  • Persistence of primitive reflexes is sometimes associated with developmental delays and learning difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of ATNR persistence in children with partial hearing.
  • To explore the relationship between ATNR persistence and core literacy skills in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of children (aged 6-12 years) with partial hearing was recruited from special education units.
  • Children underwent an upright ATNR test protocol.
  • Standardized tests assessed reading and spelling abilities.

Main Results:

  • Children with partial hearing demonstrated significant levels of ATNR persistence.
  • These children also exhibited significant difficulties in reading and spelling.
  • A correlation was observed between ATNR persistence and literacy deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Persistence of the ATNR is common in children with partial hearing.
  • This reflex persistence may be associated with motor and cognitive challenges, including literacy difficulties, in children with partial hearing.