04/06/2026
Retained Reflexes.
At Honoured, we have had so many conversations recently about retained reflexes, so I wanted to share Dr Dana Johnson as an awesome resource for families.
This particular video explores the role that retained primitive reflexes may play in movement, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, coordination, posture, and learning.
As a social enterprise gym supporting young people, and families, we know that meaningful support starts with understanding. Too often society focuses on changing the child, rather than understanding what their body and nervous system may be experiencing, so we wanted to help you understand.
At Honoured, our programs are built around the belief that every young person deserves to feel safe, capable, included, and successful. Whether we're supporting a child to build strength, confidence, coordination, emotional regulation, social connection, or simply to feel like they belong, we recognise that behaviour is often a reflection of underlying needs, not character flaws.
This video provides valuable insights into:�-Why some children struggle to sit still�-Why sensory overwhelm can happen so quickly�-Why emotional regulation can be so challenging�-How retained reflexes may impact movement, balance, coordination, learning, and attention�-Practical strategies families can implement at home too
For many families, understanding the ‘why’ behind the behaviour is the first step toward starting to ask ‘What is this child experiencing?’
-Watch the video.�-Tell us what you think.�-Share it with another parent, educator, therapist, coach, who believes every child deserves to be understood.
If your autistic child seems constantly anxious, dysregulated, unable to sit still, sensitive to sound or touch, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode… this video...