10/03/2026
↔️ Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
Did your baby crawl, or did they skip straight to walking?
Crawling is an important developmental stage that supports early brain and body development.
The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) plays a key role in helping the two sides of the body work together and support coordination between the eyes, head and arms — skills needed for visual tracking, reading, writing and everyday movement.
Here are some of the signs that may be present when this reflex is retained.