# ADHD & ADD ## ADHD & ADD ## Using Primitive Reflex Integration to Transform Symptoms of ADD and ADHD These case studies—featuring children, teens, and adults—show how rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration can help address the lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anxiety, social issues, and learning challenges that often come with [ADHD and ADD](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=633 "Learn about overcoming ADD and ADHD symptoms through reflex integration"). *All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Training in rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration").* [ ![Smiling boy writing. 8-year-old: better legibility, no longer avoids writing tasks](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaSz_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-reflex-integration) ### [ Boy with ADHD Benefits from Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-reflex-integration) [ ![5-year-old boy looking up from his writing. Text: Teacher reports he is noticeably calmer](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaSz_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-reduce-hyperactivity-and-meltdowns) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Reduce Hyperactivity and Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-reduce-hyperactivity-and-meltdowns) [ ![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) [ ![](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) [ ![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) [ ![Young boy on a bike ride with his family. Text: Better transitions and motor skills, less soiling](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MeEl_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting) ### [ Reflex Integration Improves Handwriting, Sleep, and Toileting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting) [ ![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) [ ![Mom and young son high-fiving. Text: Better sleep, eye contact, regulation, and communication](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaNePe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-with-autism-and-adhd-shows-global-improvements) ### [ 5-Year-Old with Autism and ADHD Shows Global Improvements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-with-autism-and-adhd-shows-global-improvements) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: Boy with ADHD now socializing and testing at grade level. Links to case study.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BeDo_A3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) ### [ Boy with ADHD and OCD: No Longer “That Different Kid” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) [ ![Young boy climbing a tree. Text: Discharged from OT after three months of rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmHu_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-aggressive-outbursts-huge-change-in-3-months) ### [ No More Aggressive Outbursts, Huge Change in 3 Months ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-aggressive-outbursts-huge-change-in-3-months) [ ![Little boy hugging dad. Text: Autism—7-year-old, "Daddy, I want a hug"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeBo_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-huge-improvements-in-speech-sensory-eye-contact-and-attention) ### [ Autism—Huge Improvements in Speech, Sensory, Eye Contact, and Attention ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-huge-improvements-in-speech-sensory-eye-contact-and-attention) [ ![A group of girls laughing a chatting: Text From introvert to social butterfly--13-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NaRo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-introvert-to-social-butterfly-13-yr-old-girl) ### [ From Introvert to Social Butterfly-13 Yr Old Girl ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-introvert-to-social-butterfly-13-yr-old-girl) [ ![Bedclothes over a bedwetting accident. Text: 8year-old gets relief from bedwetting, handwriting improvements.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TiSi_Pt.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bedwetting-fine-motor-skills-and-focus-improve-with-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Bedwetting, Fine Motor Skills, and Focus Improve with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bedwetting-fine-motor-skills-and-focus-improve-with-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: 8 year old learns to self-advocate and ask for movements.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DaHi_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-autism-and-adhd-gains-better-focus-and-body-awareness-in-6-weeks) ### [ Boy with Autism and ADHD Gains Better Focus and Body Awareness in 6 Weeks ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-autism-and-adhd-gains-better-focus-and-body-awareness-in-6-weeks) [ ![10-year-old girl looking to the right. Text: From daily disruptive behavior to “calm composure”](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ThRa_P.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-strides-in-gross-motor-skills-visual-processing-and-participation-in-school) ### [ Life-Changing Strides in Gross-Motor Skills, Visual Processing, and Participation in School ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-strides-in-gross-motor-skills-visual-processing-and-participation-in-school) [ ![Boy working on homework. Text: Hyperactive boy now calm and engaged in school](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ThRa_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-turnaround-huge-progress-with-sleep-academics-social-skills-behavior-and-handwriting) ### [ ADHD Turnaround—Huge Progress with Sleep, Academics, Social Skills, Behavior, and Handwriting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-turnaround-huge-progress-with-sleep-academics-social-skills-behavior-and-handwriting) [ ![Teen girl studying. Text: No more IEP in math!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DL_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-iep-in-math-for-6th-grade-girl) ### [ No More IEP in Math for 6th-Grade Girl! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-iep-in-math-for-6th-grade-girl) [ ![Girl reading book. Text: Reading for Leisure now.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CS_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movement-makes-a-significant-impact-on-7-year-old-girl-with-adhd) ### [ Rhythmic Movement Makes a Significant Impact on 7-Year-Old Girl with ADHD ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movement-makes-a-significant-impact-on-7-year-old-girl-with-adhd) [ ![Mom looking at smiling daughter. Text: Mom sees big changes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TW_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-goes-from-stuttering-and-difficulty-focusing-to-clearer-thoughts-and-fluent-speech) ### [ Girl Goes From Stuttering and Difficulty Focusing to Clearer Thoughts and Fluent Speech ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-goes-from-stuttering-and-difficulty-focusing-to-clearer-thoughts-and-fluent-speech) [ ![Small child's hands cutting a flower out of construction paper. Text: Improved participation in play, fine motor skills, and learning! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeUl_G_3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/five-yr-old-develops-attention-and-fine-motor-skills) ### [ 5-Year-Old Develops Attention and Fine Motor Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/five-yr-old-develops-attention-and-fine-motor-skills) [ ![Boy on belly balancing on exercise ball. Text: Hyper-active boy can now focus.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaBh_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/hyperactive-boy-can-now-focus) ### [ Hyperactive Boy Can Now Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/hyperactive-boy-can-now-focus) [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Loving School for the First Time.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JM_B1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/massive-improvement-in-daily-functioning-for-5-year-old-with-severe-trauma) ### [ Massive Improvement in Daily Functioning for 5-Year-Old with Severe Trauma ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/massive-improvement-in-daily-functioning-for-5-year-old-with-severe-trauma) [ ![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) [ ![ASD symptoms and global dev delay, OT sees huge improvement](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TA_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/asd-symptoms-and-global-dev-delay-ot-sees-huge-improvement) ### [ ASD Symptoms and Global Dev Delay; OT Sees Huge Improvement ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/asd-symptoms-and-global-dev-delay-ot-sees-huge-improvement) [ ![ Mom kneeling down and looking into little boys' eyes. Text: Language episodes, focus improves, and aggression decreases.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaEs_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) ### [ Decreased Aggression; Increased Focus and Speech ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) [ ![Young man with a back pack. Text: Confidence for college.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ThWi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-reduces-anxiety-and-improves-sleep-focus-and-academic-performance) ### [ Young Man Reduces Anxiety and Improves Sleep, Focus, and Academic Performance ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-reduces-anxiety-and-improves-sleep-focus-and-academic-performance) [ ![Young girl focusing on writing. Text: Wiggly child can now focus. Results in 6 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KaMi_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/wiggly-child-can-now-focus) ### [ Wiggly Child Can Now Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/wiggly-child-can-now-focus) [ ![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) [ ![Three young boys chatting and laughing. text: Was barely verbal, now having conversations.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DiJy_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy Goes From Not Responding to Name to Socializing, Talking, Learning, and Playing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/adhd-and-add?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/adhd-and-add?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/adhd-and-add?start=30)