Welcome to Episode 166 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode focuses on how and why reflex integration can help your child.  Our guest is Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, a world-renowned expert on primary reflex integration and neurodevelopment and the founder of the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Method.This program applies non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to access reflex circuit pathways and safely support reflex development, well-being, and whole-person health.Decades of practical work and published research have demonstrated the positive effects of the MNRI® on sensory-motor integration and physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in babies, children, and adults.Benefiting over 300,000 children and adults in 40 countries.The secret this week is … Promote NEUROSENSORIMOTOR REFLEX INTEGRATIONYou'll Discover:How Masgutova Neurosensory Motor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Helps (5:33)The Importance of Reflexes (17:03)The Genius Of A Child With ASD (22:46)The Phase Of Development That’s Often Skipped (24:17)The Second Phase Of Development (28:02)The Time When Abstract Thinking Emerges (30:40)The Importance of Trunk Extension (36:10)The Red Flags To Watch Out For (42:07)An Illustrative Example Of How MNRI Works (43:52)About Our Guest:Dr. Svetlana Masgutova is Founder and Creator of MNRI® / Masgutova Method®.  She is a world-renowned expert on primary reflex integration and neurodevelopment. She is co-founder of the Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® for Neuro-Sensory-Motor and Reflex Integration and founder of the nonprofit Masgutova Graduate School of NeuroDevelopmental Sciences.  Dr. Masgutova's MNRI® Reflex Integration program reaches an estimated 300,000 children and adults in 40 countries.  Dr. Masgutova developed the unique and statistically verified MNRI® Reflex Assessment, which evaluates the function of primary reflex patterns based on multiple factors. The MNRI® Reflex Assessment provides a clear understanding of the level of reflex development and the overall state of the sensory-motor system in an individual. The assessment can identify normal or abnormal reflex patterns expressed in newborns, infants, children, and adults.The MNRI® program applies non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to access reflex circuit pathways. These safe techniques aim to support reflex development, well-being, and whole-person health.Decades of practical work and published research have demonstrated the positive effects of the MNRI® on sensory-motor integration and physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in babies, children, and adults.Dr. Masgutova has published over 200 works on psychology, education, reflex Integration, and human development. She received her doctorate in educational and developmental psychology and post-doctorate in Russia.https://masgutovamethod.com/References in The Episode:MNRI Reflex Integration For Your Daily Well-Being by Dr. Svetlana MasgutovaDocumenting Hope Conference, Adventures In Healing, November 10-12, 2023Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.