Rewiring the Brain using Sensorimotor Exercises
The Stephens-Sarlós Program
Attention difficulties, sensory processing challenges, speech and learning difficulties, clumsiness and bedwetting may seem like unrelated problems. But in some cases, they may share an underlying factor: the way the nervous system processes sensory information and coordinates movement.
In Rewiring the Brain using Sensorimotor Exercises, Dr. Elizabeth Stephens-Sarlós introduces an approach that explores the role of primitive reflexes and sensorimotor development in these challenges.
Drawing on more than two decades of professional experience, research and practical work with thousands of children, she explains the theory behind this approach and provides practical exercises that can be performed at home.
Discover the approach, understand the exercises and explore new possibilities for supporting development.
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What will you discover in this book?
This book brings together the theory, practical experience and exercises behind the Stephens-Sarlós approach to sensorimotor development.
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Understand primitive reflexes — learn what these early reflexes do and why their development and inhibition matter.
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Explore the connection between movement and development — discover how sensory processing and motor functioning may relate to difficulties with attention, learning, coordination and other everyday activities.
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Learn practical exercises — follow exercise programmes designed to support sensorimotor development and address specific developmental challenges.
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Put the approach into practice at home — use the exercises as part of a consistent routine, with patience and realistic expectations.
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Look beyond childhood — explore the relevance of primitive reflexes and sensorimotor functioning across different stages of life.
Who is this book for?
This book is intended for parents and professionals—including nurses, teachers, developmental specialists, psychologists and doctors—who want to better understand sensorimotor immaturity and retained primitive reflexes. It may also be valuable for coaches seeking to support their athletes, music teachers interested in their students’ development, and adults who want to explore ways to support their own sensorimotor functioning.
Understanding primitive reflexes
Primitive reflexes are automatic movement responses that play an important role in early development. As the nervous system matures, these reflexes generally become inhibited or integrated into more mature patterns of movement and control.
When some reflexes remain active beyond the expected developmental period, they may be associated with difficulties in sensory processing, coordination, attention or learning. Understanding the role of retained primitive reflexes can offer valuable insights into these challenges and help identify areas where targeted sensorimotor exercises may be beneficial.
In this book, Dr. Stephens-Sarlós explains the theory behind primitive reflexes, their relationship to sensorimotor development and the practical approach she has developed through her professional work.
The book includes practical exercise programmes for a range of developmental challenges, allowing readers to explore the approach and carry out the exercises at home. With regular practice, these exercises provide a structured way to support sensorimotor development and work towards meaningful progress.
The book also explores the relevance of primitive reflexes beyond childhood, including research into their re-emergence in older adults and its association with cognitive decline and dementia. This broader perspective highlights the importance of understanding sensorimotor functioning throughout life.
The experience behind the book
Dr. Elizabeth Stephens-Sarlós has been working in the field of sensorimotor development since the early 2000's. Her doctoral research involved 776 children, and her clinical practice has given her extensive experience in assessing developmental difficulties and supporting children through targeted exercises. he continues to conduct research and publish scientific papers, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in this field.
Her book brings together research, professional experience and practical exercise programmes to make the Stephens-Sarlós approach accessible to parents, educators and professionals.
The book has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide across languages.
Get your copy
Rewiring the Brain using Sensorimotor Exercises: The Stephens-Sarlós Program is available in paperback and eBook formats.
Choose the format that suits you best:
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Paperback — a physical copy to keep handy as you explore the exercises and refer to the programmes.
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eBook — read on your phone, tablet or computer using the free Kindle app.
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Please note: The paperback edition is printed in black and white, while the eBook includes colour illustrations.
If you have any questions about the book or how to order it, please contact Dr. Stephens-Sarlós at questions@drsarlos.com.
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See the exercises in action
Would you find it helpful to see the exercises demonstrated?
Dr. Stephens-Sarlós has also created a collection of video exercise programs for parents, educators and therapists. The videos demonstrate exercises designed to support sensorimotor development and address a range of developmental challenges.
The book explains the underlying principles and provides written exercise programmes, while the videos offer a visual guide to performing selected exercises.
Explore the Blog
For further insights into primitive reflexes, sensorimotor development and the maturation of the nervous system, explore Dr. Stephens-Sarlós' blog articles.
