Actually, as a person who knows a lot about development, this sounds like your son has not integrated the Moro Reflex yet. Usually, this refelx becomes integrated at about 4 months, but for those who don't, the following symptoms are seen:
• Motion sickness, poor balance and coordination, physically timid
• Poor stamina, hyperactivity followed by fatigue
• Visual problems – Fixation (unable to keep eyes on object for 10+ seconds), excessive blinking, doesn’t maintain eye contact
• Light or auditory hypersensitivity (hears better than others)
• Allergies to food, environment, or drugs
• Hypoglycemia – hyperactive or poor concentration after eating sugary foods or 4 hours after eating (blood sugar is high or low)
• Anxiety (test, separation), mood swings, Difficulty accepting criticism, dislike of change, emotionally sensitive
• Math Difficulties
Your son is obviously too young to have several of the symptoms, but an occupational therapist who is versed in the primitive reflexes can test him - it is a reflex like the one the doctor does when he tests you knee with a rubber pallet. But in this case, it should not be life-long.
The best part about this is that the Moro Reflex is easily integrated at any age. The OT should know the exercises for this, but some do not. If you need to know more, feel free to contact me.
K. Johnson, MS Ed
www.pyramidofpotential.com