---
title: "Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - ADHD & ADD"
description: "Explore case studies from therapists, teachers, and parents using primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements to help children and adults with ADD/ADHD."
url: "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/adhd-and-add?start=30"
date: "2026-07-04T14:38:19+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  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").*

    [ ![Teacher helping student. Text: OT and teacher help boy transform.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DiJy_ANON1.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-yr-old-constantly-moving-in-class-can-now-focus)

###  [ 9-Year-Old Constantly Moving in Class, Can Now Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-yr-old-constantly-moving-in-class-can-now-focus)

   [ ![Older gentleman walking in woods. Text" 67-year-old man makes huge gains in balance, cognition, pain relief.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeHe_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man)

###  [ Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for Senior Man ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man)

   [ ![Smiling girl looking into camera. Text: ADHD & Anxiety: Therapist Helps Girl with "Missing Piece"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_H.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/10-yr-old-girl-with-anxiety-and-adhd-gains-calm-confidence-and-focus)

###  [ 10-Yr-Old Girl with Anxiety and ADHD: Gains Calm, Confidence, and Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/10-yr-old-girl-with-anxiety-and-adhd-gains-calm-confidence-and-focus)

   [ ![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.png) ](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)

   [ ![Smiling boy. Text: Boy can now write, is discharged from OT.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiVa_B.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-symptoms-gains-emotional-regulation-focus-great-improvements-at-school)

###  [ Boy with ADHD Symptoms Gains Emotional Regulation, Focus, Great Improvements at School ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-symptoms-gains-emotional-regulation-focus-great-improvements-at-school)

   [ ![Smiling boy doing a pull-up on a playground. Text: In 4 weeks, Behavior and Mouthing Improve](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaWi_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-year-old-boy-no-more-hitting-biting-and-constant-moving)

###  [ 6-Year-Old Boy: No More Hitting, Biting, and Constant Moving ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-year-old-boy-no-more-hitting-biting-and-constant-moving)

   [ ![Boy reading for fun. Text: Boy with PDD — Finally "Being Seen for the Bright Boy that He Is!""](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BL_G.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-pdd-can-now-focus-and-learn-teachers-and-parents-are-amazed)

###  [ Boy with PDD Can Now Focus and Learn; Teachers and Parents Are Amazed ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-pdd-can-now-focus-and-learn-teachers-and-parents-are-amazed)

   [ ![Boy practicing martial arts. Caption: Parent report major changes in teen son.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy)

###  [ Huge Improvements in Focus, Balance, Handwriting, and Organization for 13-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy)

   [ ![Brother and sister reading together. Text: Better attention, reading, writing, and spelling. Links to a case study titled, "OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BrDa_C.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy)

###  [ OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy)

   [ ![Three children lying in grass side-by-side. Text: From aggressive fighting to peaceful playing.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnPr_SIBS.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/three-siblings-with-asd-make-dramatic-progress-parents-are-overjoyed)

###  [ Three Siblings with ASD Make Dramatic Progress; Parents Are Overjoyed ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/three-siblings-with-asd-make-dramatic-progress-parents-are-overjoyed)

   [ ![Smiling man holding book. Text: Man improves handwriting, reading, and speech.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_GlOr_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-concentration-less-stuttering-and-college-plans)

###  [ Better Concentration, Less Stuttering, and College Plans ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-concentration-less-stuttering-and-college-plans)

   [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: Poor behavior ends, trauma heals.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MR_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-trauma-makes-so-much-progress-in-school)

###  [ Boy with trauma makes so much progress in school! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-trauma-makes-so-much-progress-in-school)

   [ ![Young boy writing, concentrating on homework. Text: Boy with ADHD expelled from school, is now thriving.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeSh_K.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-helps-boy-with-adhd-show-his-skills-and-gain-his-first-true-success)

###  [ Therapist Helps Boy with ADHD Show His Skills and Gain His “First True Success” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-helps-boy-with-adhd-show-his-skills-and-gain-his-first-true-success)

   [ ![Concerned-looking boy with thumb in mouth. Text: From reactive attachment to cuddling with Mom.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeEv_O.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pushing-hitting-and-biting-diminish)

###  [ Pushing, Hitting, and Biting Diminish ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pushing-hitting-and-biting-diminish)

   [ ![Girl smiling into camera. Text: Dismissed from speech therapy! Huge physical and academic success!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDa_R.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-iep-to-all-as-and-bs-on-report-card)

###  [ From IEP to all As and Bs on Report Card ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-iep-to-all-as-and-bs-on-report-card)

   [ ![Boy resting on mat. Text: 14-year-old boy with ADHD: Lasting results in focus and calming.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaBe_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/focus-and-calm-improve-homework-learning-and-daily-tasks-for-teen)

###  [ Focus and Calm Improve Homework, Learning, and Daily Tasks for Teen ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/focus-and-calm-improve-homework-learning-and-daily-tasks-for-teen)

   [ ![Happy boy on mat with outstretched arms. Text: Anger and Depression Gone, 12-year-old Boy](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MF_J.jpg) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/emotions-behaviors-and-relationships-improve-for-pre-teen-boy)

###  [ Emotions, Behaviors, and Relationships Improve for Pre-Teen Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/emotions-behaviors-and-relationships-improve-for-pre-teen-boy)

   [ ![Man with arms flung open to the sun. Text: PT helps adult son overcome trauma and depression.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes)

###  [ PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety: Astonishing Changes ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes)

   [ ![Back of a young man doing dishes. Text: ASD: Huge improvements for teen.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_EmNe_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/telehealth-sessions-relieve-anxiety-bring-focus-for-18-yo-with-autism)

###  [ Telehealth Sessions Relieve Anxiety, Bring Focus for 18-Year-Old with Autism ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/telehealth-sessions-relieve-anxiety-bring-focus-for-18-yo-with-autism)

   [ ![Smiling, confident-looking woman. Text: Movements bring relief from anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_EmNe_G.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/25-yo-law-student-less-panic-better-focus-and-sleep-increased-strength-and-happiness)

###  [ 25-Year-Old Law Student—Less Panic, Better Focus and Sleep; Increased Strength and Happiness ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/25-yo-law-student-less-panic-better-focus-and-sleep-increased-strength-and-happiness)

   [ ![Giggling boy cuddling with mom. Text: Fine-motor improves to age-expected level.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KrFu_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/parents-and-therapist-impressed-with-5-yo-boys-large-improvements-in-short-time)

###  [ Parents and Therapist Impressed with 5-YO Boy’s Large Improvements in Short Time ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/parents-and-therapist-impressed-with-5-yo-boys-large-improvements-in-short-time)

   [ ![7-year-old girl smiling. Text: Mom" "The best thing I've ever done for my child."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnTr_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-about-7-yo-girl-i-was-astounded-by-her-quick-progress)

###  [ Therapist about 7-Year-Old Girl: “I Was Astounded by Her Quick Progress” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-about-7-yo-girl-i-was-astounded-by-her-quick-progress)

   [ ![Two images showing before-and-after improvements in drawing. the "before" version show faint pencil strokes of a roundish shape with arms and legs. The "after" version shows strong, confidents pencil strokes illustrating a person with hair, facial features, and hands and legs with hands and feel. Links to a case study titled, "5-Year-Old Boy with ADHD Gains Improvements in Behavior, Focus, and Fine Motor Skills"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_InKi_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yo-boy-with-adhd-gains-improvements-in-behavior-focus-and-fine-motor-skills)

###  [ 5-Year-Old Boy with ADHD Gains Improvements in Behavior, Focus, and Fine Motor Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yo-boy-with-adhd-gains-improvements-in-behavior-focus-and-fine-motor-skills)

   [ ![Mom and daughter hugging. Text: Mom and Daughter Do Movements Together.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KS_R.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-reports-less-anxiety-is-now-making-friends)

###  [ Teen Reports Less Anxiety, Is Now Making Friends ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-reports-less-anxiety-is-now-making-friends)

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