A Search for Excellence in Gifted Children with Reflex Integration

Introduction to MNRI® for Gifted Children he Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) program presents a whole-personality approach which is based on the knowledge and experience of neurodevelopment through the use of reflexes. Reflexes are our genetic motor patterns (Pavlov, 1927/1960; Sechenov, 1863/1995; Sherrington, 1947), which optimize the development of our physical and cognitive spheres and the regulation of our behavior and emotions (Masgutova, 2011). The MNRI® program has been applied to gifted children for two important reasons: this program is aimed at the support of natural genetic sensory-motor memory and motor-cognitive processes and, although gifted children display unique abilities and talents in specific areas, they often also have challenges in areas of sensory-motor integration, motor-physical development, emotional stability and maturation, as well as, personality growth and communication (Masgutova, Ozerova, 1995).