05/30/2026
Comment “HEAR” for the retained Primitive Reflexes causing Auditory Processing challenges in a child’s ability to process information.
If a child is frequently saying, “Huh?” or “What?” when giving instructions multiple times, it could be an issue with them processing information through their auditory system. Many people mistake this as a “hearing” problem, when it is really the child’s ability to understand and retain information.
What can cause auditory processing even more trouble when developing is the retention of one or more retained Primitive Reflexes. When retention disrupts the child’s ability to process information through their auditory system, it creates problems with executive function and task completion.
When reflexes are retained that impact a child’s auditory system, you may find the following:
👂Difficulty distinguishing between similar sounds (e.g., “b” vs. “d”)
👂Trouble locating where sounds are coming from (auditory orientation)
👂Inability to filter out background noise
👂Hypersensitivity to everyday sounds
This can be frustrating for both parents and for kids as it takes them multiple attempts to complete a single task or to even finish homework assignments.
To find out all the retained Primitive Reflexes holding kids back when it comes to their auditory development, comment “HEAR” and we’ll send you the link.
