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You've tried everything. Primitive reflex work. Attachment therapy. Sensory protocols. Music and sound therapy. Tactile brushing. Gaze exercises. Laser therapy. Supplements. Special diets. And still, something isn't landing. Your child is still dysregulated. Your client is still stuck. The "non-responsive" label feels permanent. And deep down, you feel the truth: these pieces don't belong together because nobody ever showed you how they're actually one system. This is the gap

There is something that needs to be said gently — especially to the mothers of disabled and autistic children. You were not given this child by accident.And your child is not here to punish you, test you, or break you. You were chosen . Not because you were already strong —but because your soul was ready to awaken into a deeper truth. Many mothers are told that disability or autism is a sentence. A tragedy. A life to grieve. But from a soul perspective, something very differe

Primitive reflexes are not random movements; they are built‑in survival and developmental programs that guide the immature nervous system from womb to world. The Hela Method honors this transition and supports children by meeting each nervous system exactly where it is, especially when the Moro reflex is still very active. Primitive reflexes as survival programs Primitive reflexes like the Moro reflex are automatic movement patterns governed mainly by the brainstem and spin

Discover the Hela Theory of Patterning in Autism — how sensory patterns, reflex maturity, and nervous-system adaptation shape behavior and development.

For years, many models have talked about kids with autism, ADHD, learning differences, or trauma as having a “weak” or “underdeveloped” right brain. In my clinical work, that is not what I see. The children I work with are not low right‑brain; they are living in right‑hemisphere and survival overload—emotional overwhelm, sensory flooding, fight‑or‑flight activation, reflex immaturity, developmental trauma patterns, and subconscious dominance. The problem isn’t a weak side. It

For over a decade of working hands-on with thousands of children, one of the most painful things I’ve witnessed is this: Families flying in to see me from all over the world…after completing multiple reflex programs…only to discover that their child’s reflexes are NOT more mature — they’re actually more confused. This is not the parents’ fault.This is not the child’s fault. It’s the result of methodologies that inhibit , stimulate , or “activate”  reflexes superficially… with

⭐ INTRODUCTION In the world of child development and pediatric therapy, the language around primitive reflexes is evolving quickly. Primitive reflexes are very real, and they matter — for posture, balance, emotional regulation, attention, learning, and overall neurological maturity. At the same time, different programs may focus on different goals: • some emphasize reflex inhibition  (reducing how strongly a reflex shows up), • others emphasize reflex integration  (supporting

The Moro reflex  is an early startle reflex that helps newborns react to sudden changes. When something feels unexpected, the body first opens out, then curls back in toward the center. Over time, this primitive pattern is replaced by more mature, voluntary control as the brain develops. A Two-Step Pattern: Open and Close The Moro reflex always has two steps. First, extension: The head may tip slightly back, the arms and often the legs move away from the body, and the hands o

One of my daughters taught me something profound…an awakening that came to me in a dream before it came to her in real life. In the dream, she was standing barefoot on the beach with her guitar in her hands. The ocean was calm, the wind was soft, and she looked completely at peace — creative, expressive, feminine, connected. It was the purest version of her. The version beneath all the layers life had placed on top. And when I woke up, something inside me shifted. My daughter

For years, parents have been told that the best way to help a child on the autism spectrum is to “fix behaviors,” teach skills, and reinforce compliance. Many families start their journey with methods like ABA because it’s what is most commonly offered. But over the last twelve years — with my own daughter, with the children in my clinic, and with hundreds of families — I’ve seen something profoundly important: Children don’t blossom from instructions. They blossom from conne

The Babkin Reflex links the hands and mouth from birth — when it remains active, it can lead to oral fixations like kids chewing on non-food items. Understanding this reflex helps uncover the root of sensory and emotional regulation challenges.

Many children who can’t sit still aren’t defiant — their bodies are signaling an unfinished reflex. Learn how the Spinal Galant reflex affects calm, focus, and sensory comfort, and how gentle development work can help your child feel at ease.