Ever wondered why your child struggles with focus, behavior, or even breathing—but checks every box at the doctor’s office? Let’s break it down. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with renowned speech-language pathologist Laura Walls to uncover how early movement patterns, primitive reflexes, and sensory integration lay the foundation for a child’s growth. They reveal how airway health, posture, and nervous system development are deeply interconnected—and why skipping key milestones like crawling or tummy time may impact everything from speech to sleep. Whether you’re a parent, dentist, or healthcare provider, this episode will shift how you see childhood development—and why the “unicorn kids” with healthy patterns may not be the norm anymore.

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