You're in. Here's your checklist.
Download it now and keep it somewhere handy. We'll also email you a copy.
How to use it
- Watch your child for a few ordinary days. Don't test or startle them on purpose.
- Check the signs you actually see, then read the scoring box on page 2.
- If 2 or more sound familiar, or anything is affecting sleep, school, or safety, book a free call.
Read next: the full Moro guide
Startles at Everything, or Can't Stop Moving? The Retained Moro Reflex Explained The same busy startle alarm can look like a jumpy, cautious child or a revved-up child who can't stop crashing. Earl walks through both patterns, an exercise we use in the clinic, and where to start for each. Read the guide →Go deeper: other primitive reflexes
The Moro reflex is one of several early reflexes that shape movement, attention, and calm. If the checklist raised questions, these are good next reads.
- Primitive Reflexes 101: the big picture, start here
- How Do You Test for Primitive Reflexes? 8 key reflexes an OT looks at
- The ATNR Reflex: when handwriting and reading are harder than they should be
- Always Tense or Toe Walking? The tendon guard pattern
- Rhythmic Movement: gentle movement that supports reflex integration
Talk it through with an OT, free
A 15-minute video call with our team. We'll walk through what you noticed, answer your questions, and talk honestly about next steps. No pressure, and no diagnosis from a checklist.
Tools we often pair with Moro work
- Adjustable Cocoon Sensory Swing, for kids who seem guarded, cautious, or easily overwhelmed
- Crash Pad for Kids, for kids who seem revved up and always on the move
A thank-you for signing up
If a tool would help, you get 20% off any of our sensory tools. It's applied automatically when you use the links on this page, or enter code MORO20 at checkout.
Add code MOROSHIP for free shipping on orders of $40 or more.
Tools are optional. Not every child needs one, and the checklist and free call are the best place to start.
Questions? Call or text (207) 300-7598, Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM ET. Follow along on Instagram: @sensorytherapyplace