If you’re a pediatric therapist, you’ve likely heard about primitive reflex integration and its potential to help children with motor coordination, regulation, and learning challenges. Maybe you’ve even taken a course or two—only to walk away wondering:
“But how do I actually use this in my sessions?”
That’s the exact gap the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) Certification was designed to fill.
While many programs provide theory or pre-set protocols, RITP stands out by helping therapists bridge the gap between knowledge and clinical application. And that makes all the difference—not only for your confidence, but for your clients’ progress.
1. More Than a Course—It’s a Clinical Mentorship Experience
Unlike one-time trainings that leave you to figure things out on your own, the RITP Certification is a guided, interactive program. You won’t just learn what to do—you’ll learn how to do it in real-time with the children you serve.
As you move through the program, you’re invited to:
- Bring actual client cases into discussions
- Receive direct feedback from Kokeb McDonald, the program creator
- Attend live Q&A sessions to refine your clinical reasoning
- Problem-solve challenges collaboratively with a supportive professional community
This real-world integration turns knowledge into action—fast.
The certification is not just theoretical, it’s the hands-on practice and the real-life examples that I think sets this program apart. I think what Kokeb McDonald has done so beautifully is we have a community where we can bring in videos of our clients and bounce ideas off each other. This was really valuable to me.
Xue Yi Khoo, Pediatric OT
2. Therapists Come to Us After Feeling “Stuck” in Other Programs
We hear this all the time:
“I’ve done other reflex integration trainings, but I still didn’t know how to apply it in my day-to-day practice.”
RITP is designed for exactly that.
Our approach:
- Teaches a clear, structured clinical framework
- Emphasizes flexible play-based methods instead of rigid protocols
- Helps you prioritize reflexes based on functional goals
- Supports ongoing refinement—not just initial learning
Our therapists leave not only with tools—but with confidence.
And the way that Kokeb explains it to you is so relatable. It’s not this medical jargon, it’s like, look at your kiddo that you’ve got there. Just look at this, look at that. And then she’ll describe why it’s happening and what’s happening and it all makes sense. You can go so much faster, and you can help the child so much quicker that I didn’t know was possible.
Tiffany Sinovic, OT
3. It’s Rooted in Play—Not Protocols
Many reflex programs rely on rigid protocols that require children to repeat exercises in a clinical, non-engaging format. While those can sometimes be effective, they’re often met with resistance—especially by children with sensory processing challenges or behavioral difficulties.
RITP flips the script. We believe that movement and play are the most natural ways for children to develop. The RITP approach integrates primitive reflexes through joyful, brain-body-based play—so children feel safe, engaged, and empowered while making real progress.
So one story that stands out for me is a young boy that I’ve been working with for quite a while. His mom was incredibly consistent about bringing him to sessions every week. But the challenge was always the home program and getting the family to work at home. That all changed when I started using our RITP App with him The moment we introduced the app with the video demonstrations he was literally hooked. The visuals and the structure gave him the motivation he needed. And now he’s the one reminding his mom that he needs to do his workout.
Renee Coetzee, Pediatric Kinesiologist
4. You Get Access to Tools That Actually Save Time
As a certified participant, you don’t just walk away with theory. You gain practical tools designed to support your day-to-day work:
- The RITP App for assessments, treatment planning, and progress tracking
- Family Support Licenses to guide parents in home-based integration
- RITP at School Movement Breaks to help educators bring brain-body tools into the classroom
These aren’t generic resources—they’re custom-designed to align with the RITP framework so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned.
This is a program that once you go through it, once you understand it, it’s pretty easy to implement. And as therapists, we’re busy. We have a lot to do, and having something that you can just plug and play and implement in a very user- friendly, easy way is really important.
Julie Mishkin, School OT
5. You’re Not Alone—You Join a Thriving Community
Therapists who complete the certification consistently tell us: the support doesn’t stop after the course.
With your certification, you’re invited into an encouraging, professional community of OTs, PTs, educators, and child development professionals who:
- Share challenges and solutions
- Celebrate wins
- Offer insight during live Q&A sessions with Kokeb McDonald, creator of the RITP system
It’s the kind of connection that fuels continued growth—not just for your clients, but for you!
I don’t feel like I have imposter syndrome anymore, I have something in my toolkit that I can offer. The continual support in the program is ideal… Because you are carrying out the training with the therapist, Kokeb, and the other therapists in the course, that has been immensely helpful.
Chantelle Meckenstock, Educational Consultant, ESL & School Readiness Tutor
6. You See Tangible Results—for Kids and for Your Career
Ultimately, what sets RITP apart is the real-world transformation therapists report:
- Greater clinical confidence
- Stronger parent partnerships
- More progress with clients who were previously “stuck”
- A renewed sense of purpose and passion for their work
The most valuable thing I’ve learned from the RITP Certification Program are the assessment tools. They are all ready to go…it is all packaged, I can dig and find what I need…It’s not just a quick assumption of my client’s needs… I’m able to communicate in layman’s terms with my client’s mom about how to conduct these exercises and show his progress.
Vivian Jones, COTA
Ready to Bridge the Gap Between Knowledge and Clinical Impact?
If you’re looking for a certification that helps you confidently apply reflex integration in your real-world sessions, join our FREE webinar:
Transform Your Practice Through the Leading-Edge RITP System
We’ll walk you through:
- How the RITP Certification works
- The benefits therapists are experiencing
- How you can begin your journey with full support from Day One
Let’s take what you know—and show you how to make it work, joyfully, with every child you serve.“
