Tegan Piacentini

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A movement based, non-invasive approach to improve learning, behaviours, attention, focus, motor skills & emotional regulation by integrating primitive reflexes.

When your child struggles to focus or regulate emotions, it can feel overwhelming. But it’s not a sign of failure - it’s...
13/11/2025

When your child struggles to focus or regulate emotions, it can feel overwhelming. But it’s not a sign of failure - it’s simply their brain saying, “I’m still building!” 💛

The brain can strengthen at any age through movement and gentle stimulation.

I’m Tegan, a neurodevelopmental and primitive reflex integration practitioner based in Bunbury WA. I help families identify where development might be out of sync - and how to bring it back into balance.

📩 Message me to learn more in a complimentary 1:1 consultation or book a screening. info@teganpiacentini.com www.teganpiacentini.com.au

Ever noticed your child can spend hours building amazing Lego creations but can’t sit still to finish homework?That’s no...
11/11/2025

Ever noticed your child can spend hours building amazing Lego creations but can’t sit still to finish homework?

That’s not bad behaviour - it’s the brain showing its unique wiring.

According to neurodevelopmental research, some children have one side of the brain that matures a little faster than the other. This can create an imbalance - not a problem, just a different pattern of development.

It’s why some kids have incredible creativity, memory, or problem-solving strengths, yet find focus, handwriting, or organisation really tricky. Their brains are brilliant - just not yet balanced.

When both sides of the brain work together in harmony, it supports attention, emotional regulation, and learning. That’s where my work begins - not at the top with academics or behaviour, but down at the foundations, where balance, movement, and reflexes shape how the brain communicates.

My work in reflex integration helps children strengthen these pathways through gentle, movement-based programs that support their natural development. From the bottom up!

💬 Message me if you’d like to chat about how a neurodevelopmental screening can help identify where your child’s brain and body might need extra support or check out our website for further information www.teganpiacentini.com.au

Our brains don’t come fully built at birth - they’re more like a house under construction. 🏠The first six years of life ...
09/11/2025

Our brains don’t come fully built at birth - they’re more like a house under construction. 🏠

The first six years of life are when we lay the foundations; through movement, balance, play, and sensory exploration. These early experiences create the stability needed for all the “upstairs” skills like reading, writing, focus, and emotional regulation.

The challenge is, most schools (and many parenting techniques!) work from the top down - trying to fix reading, writing, and behaviour before checking whether the foundations are solid.

But if the base isn’t right, everything above it will feel a bit wobbly.

My work sits right down at the bottom of this pyramid - in the movement, balance, and reflex stages - helping kids build the neurological foundations that make learning and focus feel natural instead of hard.

So when you see your little one rolling, climbing, spinning, or balancing, you’re not just seeing play, you’re seeing brain-building in action.

If you think your child's foundations may have a case of the wobbles, get in touch! I'd love to have a chat about how a Neurodevelopmental Screening may help.
info@teganpiacentini

Ever looked at your child and thought, “Why can’t they just sit still, listen, or focus?” I know I still do it, we're hu...
07/11/2025

Ever looked at your child and thought, “Why can’t they just sit still, listen, or focus?” I know I still do it, we're human after all! 😒

But here’s something many parents don’t realise - those tricky behaviours often aren’t about being “naughty” or “lazy”. They’re clues that parts of your child’s brain are still catching up in their development.

When one side of the brain matures faster than the other, it can create an imbalance - meaning your child might have incredible strengths in one area (like creativity or imagination) but find other things (like focus or coordination) really hard.

The good news? The brain can be taught to balance and strengthen these pathways - through gentle, movement-based exercises that support the nervous system.

Hi! I’m Tegan Piacentini, a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner. I help children strengthen these foundations so learning, attention, and connection come more easily.

📩 Message me if you’d like to know more or book a neurodevelopmental screening for your child.

Bilateral coordination grows in layers:1️⃣ Symmetrical - both sides doing the same thing (jumping, clapping)2️⃣ Reciproc...
28/10/2025

Bilateral coordination grows in layers:
1️⃣ Symmetrical - both sides doing the same thing (jumping, clapping)
2️⃣ Reciprocal - alternating sides (crawling, biking)
3️⃣ Asymmetrical - different tasks on each side (cutting, writing)

Each stage relies on the brain’s ability to communicate across both hemispheres - something retained reflexes can quietly disrupt.

This is exactly what we screen for in our neurodevelopmental assessments - looking for subtle cues in movement, posture, and reflex patterns that show how well the brain and body are working together.

Learn more at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Bilateral coordination is what helps the two sides of the body work together.It’s how a child rides a bike, writes neatl...
27/10/2025

Bilateral coordination is what helps the two sides of the body work together.
It’s how a child rides a bike, writes neatly, or ties their shoes.
When this skill doesn’t come easily, it’s often because early reflexes are still active - jamming up smooth coordination.
💡 Gentle neurodevelopmental work can help the brain and body reconnect.
Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

A wiggly body that just can't help itself or fidgety feet often mean a child is working hard to stay focused - not being...
27/10/2025

A wiggly body that just can't help itself or fidgety feet often mean a child is working hard to stay focused - not being disruptive (even though at times it feels that way!)
Children who still have reflex tension may move to stabilise their balance or vision.
When we build core strength, rhythm, and grounding, impulse control gets easier.

Support starts in the body. Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
for gentle ways to begin.

Attention is about staying on task.Impulse control is about holding back before reacting.They’re linked, but they grow i...
26/10/2025

Attention is about staying on task.
Impulse control is about holding back before reacting.
They’re linked, but they grow in different ways.
Body-based supports like movement, rhythm, and reflex integration - help strengthen both.

Explore ways to help your child focus and self-regulate: www.teganpiacentini.com.au or message me for all questions primitive reflex related!

You might notice:• Blurting out answers or interrupting others• Difficulty waiting or taking turns• Acting without think...
25/10/2025

You might notice:
• Blurting out answers or interrupting others
• Difficulty waiting or taking turns
• Acting without thinking (“Oops, I didn’t mean to!”)
• Big emotions that are hard to calm

These aren’t “bad behaviours” -they’re signs your child’s nervous system is still finding balance. 🌸

Learn about body-based tools to support regulation at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
I'd love to hear from you!

Some children hold on to early reflexes like the Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR, or Spinal Galant.When these remain active, the b...
24/10/2025

Some children hold on to early reflexes like the Moro, ATNR, STNR, TLR, or Spinal Galant.
When these remain active, the body feels “on alert,” making it harder to pause before reacting.
Reflex integration helps the body feel safe and steady - giving the brain space to think first, react second. It's a long, slow and safe process - moving at a pace that suits each unique person.

Curious if retained reflexes could be affecting your child? Visit www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

Impulse control lives in the prefrontal cortex -the brain’s “thinking” area.It develops through the primary years,into t...
22/10/2025

Impulse control lives in the prefrontal cortex -the brain’s “thinking” area.
It develops through the primary years,into the late teens and beyond!
When this part of the brain matures, kids can pause, plan, and make thoughtful choices.
Movement, co-regulation, and safe connection all help this brain region grow stronger. My work as a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner supports this.

Discover gentle ways to nurture impulse control at www.teganpiacentini.com.au

As children grow, their brains gradually learn to pause, think, and then act.This skill - impulse control - helps with f...
21/10/2025

As children grow, their brains gradually learn to pause, think, and then act.
This skill - impulse control - helps with focus, friendships, and emotional balance.
When it’s still developing, kids might blurt out, interrupt, or melt down more easily.
It’s not misbehaviour - it’s the brain still wiring for self-control 💛
Supporting the body helps support the brain. Learn more at www.teganpiacentini.com.au
or email info@teganpiacentini.com.au

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