Question

An eleven-month-old child with cerebral palsy attempts to maintain a quadruped position. Which reflex would interfere with this activity if it was NOT integrated?

Answer 1

Answer:

Head positioning is the stimulus for the symmetrical tonic neck reflex. When the head is flexed, the upper extremities flex and lower extremities extend. When the head extends the upper extremities extend and the lower extremities flex. The reaction of the extremities would not allow the infant to maintain a quadruped position.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The symmetrical tonic neck reflex

Explanation:

When the child passively flexes the head forward and then extend it backwards. The response would be forward head flexion producing flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities, while extension of the head will produce extension of the upper extremities and flexion of the lower extremities. This response is expected during the testing of a symmetrical tonic neck reflex in a baby and this reaction above will interfer in the activity of the baby to maintain a quadruped position.

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