# 5-Step Balance ## 5-Step Balance ## Boosting Primitive Reflex Integration and Goal Achievement with the 5-Step Balance The 5-Step Balance is a unique protocol from the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level course. It greatly enhances reflex integration and the ability to achieve meaningful goals. The [5-Step Balance process](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=537&catid=120&Itemid=915 "Learn how the 5-Step Balance can enhance goal achievement") is excellent for helping overcome stress, negativity, overwhelm, procrastination, and states of feeling blocked or stuck in relation to a goal. In the stories here, you will see how innate and integrative movements are combined for a simple and powerful way to release stress while helping children and adults reach their goals with greater ease, enjoyment, and success. [ ![Before and After handwriting samples. The Before version shows character of varying size and weight, and several characters are backward. The After photo shows tidy printing of uniform size and weight, with all characters oriented correctly. Text: 10-year-old no longer complaiing about writing! Improvements after 8 sessions.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MO_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/writing-is-more-comfortable-and-accurate-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Writing Is More Comfortable and Accurate with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/writing-is-more-comfortable-and-accurate-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Boy wearing backpack with back to the camera. Text: "I learned how impactful an unintegrated reflex can be"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TiKa_H.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-regulation-fewer-meltdowns-and-less-aggression-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Better Regulation, Fewer Meltdowns, and Less Aggression after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-regulation-fewer-meltdowns-and-less-aggression-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Physical therapist working with a client's arm and shoulder. Text: 40-year-old no longer feels defeated in physical therapy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CEDO_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Provide Relief from Chronic Pain ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain) [ ![Young adult man biting his nails. Text: Goal-setting tool helps young man shed life-long anxious habit—in one month!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDu_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/nail-biting-stops-after-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Nail Biting Stops after Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/nail-biting-stops-after-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![Little girl peacefully sleeping. Text: Now sleeping independently.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ClCl_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-help-7-year-old-sleep-through-the-night) ### [ Rhythmic Movements Help 7-Year-Old Sleep Through the Night ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-help-7-year-old-sleep-through-the-night) [ ![Smiling young girl reading a book in class. Text: In 6 weeks, girl goes from avoiding reading to enjoying it.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ClCl_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reading-writing-and-regulation-improve-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Reading, Writing, and Regulation Improve with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reading-writing-and-regulation-improve-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Laughing boy sitting on a bench. Text: 9-year-old's body unlocks: no longer stuck in upright fetal position.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CD_PD.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-can-sit-comfortably-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Autistic Boy Can Sit Comfortably after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-can-sit-comfortably-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Preteen girl casually hanging out with friends. Text: No more headaches or need to chatter constantly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CrMi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) ### [ Reflex Integration Boosts Social Skills, Coordination, and Self-Regulation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) [ ![Older gentleman smiling into camera. Text: Less stress; better posture, sleep, and mood.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_J_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/primitive-reflex-integration-helps-ot-with-anxiety-and-pain) ### [ Primitive Reflex Integration Helps OT with Anxiety and Pain ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/primitive-reflex-integration-helps-ot-with-anxiety-and-pain) [ ![](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_ChrisBaker.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-increases-girls-accuracy-with-scissors) ### [ Reflex Integration Increases Girl’s Accuracy with Scissors ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-increases-girls-accuracy-with-scissors) [ ![Before and after drawrings showing how drawing skills became more confident and detailed over the course of 6 weekly sessions.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_LisaBrown.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-support-goal-achievement) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Support Goal Achievement ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-support-goal-achievement) [ ![Boy focused on homework. Text: No more handwriting fatigue.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NiLe_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/7-year-old-integrates-reflexes-and-becomes-proud-of-handwriting) ### [ 7-Year-Old Integrates Reflexes and Becomes Proud of Handwriting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/7-year-old-integrates-reflexes-and-becomes-proud-of-handwriting) [ ![Two boys chatting while walking down a school hallway. Text: 10-year-old overcomes extreme social anxiety, stuns OT](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SP_EE.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-unfreezes-with-reflex-integration-now-converses) ### [ Autistic Boy Unfreezes with Reflex Integration, Now Converses ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-unfreezes-with-reflex-integration-now-converses) [ ![Woman smiling. Text: Fewer migraines, better mood and confidence](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWe_Self2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Ease Chronic Stress and Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety) [ ![Boy with a backpack smiling. Text: School becomes easier and more enjoyable after neurodevelopmental movements](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeSb_LY%201%201.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-learning-motor-planning-and-more) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps with Learning, Motor Planning, and More ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-learning-motor-planning-and-more) [ ![Smiling boy swimming underwater. Text: Boy can separate from mother after integrating reflexes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LoRa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-help-with-separation-anxiety) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Help with Separation Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-help-with-separation-anxiety) [ ![Family of 5 working in a garden. Text: Greater calm and ease with daily tasks and family interactions](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SmMa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-finds-neurodevelopmental-movements-beneficial-for-anxiety) ### [ OT Finds Neurodevelopmental Movements Beneficial for Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-finds-neurodevelopmental-movements-beneficial-for-anxiety) [ ![Three teen girls chatting in a school hallway. Text: Social anxiety turnarounf for 12-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChSi_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-leads-to-eye-contact-and-socializing) ### [ Reflex Integration Leads to Eye Contact and Socializing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-leads-to-eye-contact-and-socializing) [ ![Two senior women smiling and chatting. Text: 68YO woman: from anxiety and overwhelm to "I've got this!"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SuHa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-improve-her-quality-of-life) ### [ Occupational Therapist Uses Reflex Integration to Improve Her Quality of Life ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-improve-her-quality-of-life) [ ![Boy playing with legos. Text: Boy stops chewing bedframe, LEGOs, pinds, and other unsafe objects.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShMo_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-compulsive-chewing-after-reflex-integration) ### [ No More Compulsive Chewing After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-compulsive-chewing-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Young boy catching ball. Text: Boy can now throw with peers.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmKe_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-achieves-ball-skills-after-reflex-integration) ### [ 8-Year-Old Achieves Ball Skills After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-achieves-ball-skills-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Young girl clinging to mother's leg. Text: From shy and scared to talkative and confident.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaRo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Preschooler Improves Social Skills and Reaches Gross Motor Goals with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![Young girl singing in school choir. Text: More stable emotions and ability to persevere](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NK_An.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/headaches-decrease-with-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Headaches Decrease with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/headaches-decrease-with-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![Young girl looking into camera. Text: From defiance to “pleasant willingness” in 4 weeks.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaDa02.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/defiance-greatly-reduced-in-8-year-old-with-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) ### [ Defiance Greatly Reduced in 8-Year-Old with Anxiety and Sensory Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/defiance-greatly-reduced-in-8-year-old-with-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) [ ![ Two boys playing together. Text: Kicked out of daycare, now playing nicely.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWi_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/kicked-out-of-day-care-now-playing-nicely) ### [ Kicked Out of Day Care, Now Playing Nicely ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/kicked-out-of-day-care-now-playing-nicely) [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: More focus in school and play.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmKl_T.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/his-mother-was-in-shock) ### [ "His Mother Was In Shock" ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/his-mother-was-in-shock) [ ![Boy happy and jumping. Text: 5-year-old boy with SPD sustains emotional regulation, increases confidence: OT impressed.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TA_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-with-spd-sustains-emotional-regulation-increases-confidence-ot-impressed) ### [ 5-Year-Old Boy with SPD Sustains Emotional Regulation, Increases Confidence. OT Impressed! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-with-spd-sustains-emotional-regulation-increases-confidence-ot-impressed) [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) ### [ ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) [ ![Mom and daughter doing stretches together. Text: Mom Sees "Huge Improvements in 6 months"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LT_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/12-yr-old-girl-with-dyspraxia-boosts-coordination-and-sports-ability) ### [ 12-Yr-Old Girl with Dyspraxia Boosts Coordination and Sports Ability ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/12-yr-old-girl-with-dyspraxia-boosts-coordination-and-sports-ability) [ ![Close-up of a child's hands writing on paper. Text: Mom in tears about her boy's improvement. Links to a case study titled, Skeptical OT Convinced by “Profound Success” in Short Time Frame](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeRi_T.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-ot-convinced-by-profound-success-in-short-time-frame) ### [ Skeptical OT Convinced by “Profound Success” in Short Time Frame ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-ot-convinced-by-profound-success-in-short-time-frame) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/5-step-balance-case-studies?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/5-step-balance-case-studies?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/5-step-balance-case-studies?start=30)