ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), with or without hyperactivity, is increasingly common in consultations.
There’s a lot of talk about it: diagnoses are made, medications are offered, school accommodations put in place, behavioral tools recommended…
And all of that can be very helpful.
But in my practice, I often observe something else:
the body of the child — or adult — with ADHD also carries a story.
A story that is often forgotten, overlooked, yet essential to truly understand what’s going on beneath the surface.
A restless body, an overloaded inner world
What we call hyperactivity or impulsivity is sometimes the nervous system’s attempt to regulate itself.
When too much stimulation, emotion, or internal tension builds up, movement becomes a way to release.
And inattention may be an unconscious strategy to escape from an environment that feels too demanding, too noisy, or overstimulating.
Unintegrated primitive reflexes
One of the paths I often explore with these children (and sometimes with adults too) is the presence of active primitive reflexes.
These early-life reflexes — developed in the womb and during the first months of life — are meant to integrate naturally as the nervous system and motor skills mature.
But when they remain active, they can cause a range of difficulties:
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Trouble concentrating
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Constant restlessness
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Sensory hypersensitivity
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Difficulty sitting still or maintaining focus
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Intense emotional reactions
In kinesiology, we can identify these retained reflexes through muscle testing and offer simple, playful, and tailored movements to help integrate them gently.
This body-based work gradually helps the nervous system settle, improves attention, and soothes emotional reactivity.
A holistic and compassionate approach
Every child is unique. Every behavior has meaning.
By taking the time to recognize the body’s needs, release built-up stress, and support emotions without judgment, we create the conditions for the child to regain inner safety.
And inner safety is the foundation for concentration, learning, and peaceful relationships.
My approach combines kinesiology, reflex integration, emotional support, and sometimes maieusthesia when deeper emotional wounds surface.
If your child is affected by ADHD — feeling overwhelmed, tense, or struggling at school — there are concrete, respectful, and deeply supportive ways to help.
I welcome you with care and attentiveness at Blossom Therapies in Pully.