Autism

Autism

Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration for Helping Autism

Parents, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals consistently report that integrating primitive reflexes and applying rhythmic movements helps with the sensory processing issues, physical pain, sleep challenges, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety that commonly accompany autism (ASD). See inspiring case studies with children and adults with autism.

All case studies are written by students of the Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course.

 

Pre-teen boy smiling into camera. Text: Improvements in sleep, sensory, play, and more.

4-Yr-Old Boy with ASD: Better Interoception, Speech, Vision, and Focus with Innate Movements

Smiling boy swinging on a swing set. Autism: From running and screaming to happy and smiling.

Autism: From Running and Screaming to Happy and Smiling

Pre-teen boy looking into distance. Text: 11-Year-Old boy learns to manage behavior.

11-Year-Old Boy Learns to Manage Behavior

Three preteen boys chatting at school. Text: "Now I don't get annoyed by loud things...I'm a normal kid!" Links to case study titled, 11-Year-Old Boy with Sensory and Emotional Challenges is Transformed by Neurodevelopmental and Integrative Movements

11-Year-Old Boy with Sensory and Emotional Challenges is Transformed by Neurodevelopmental and Integrative Movements

Girl singing with a choir. Text: Therapist shocked by "Amount of Words."

15-Year-Old Girl with Autism Gains Communication, Coordination, and Overcomes Meltdowns

Three young boys chatting and laughing. text: Was barely verbal, now having conversations.

4-Year-Old Boy — Not responding to Name, Becomes Able to Make Eye Contact, Learn, Sleep, Play

Boy using sidewalk chalk. Text: 4-year-old boy: Hyperactivity, compulsive chewing, meltdowns. Gone!

4-Year-Old Boy: Hyperactivity, Compulsive Chewing, Meltdowns. Gone!

Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well

5-Year-Old with Autism: Was Crying and Screaming with Challenges, Now Eager to Try New Skills

Young, smiling girl working in the kitchen. Text: Girl with ASD Smiling and more attentive.

9-Yr-Old Girl with ASD Significantly Decreases Self-stimulation Behaviors

Boy looking at his mom. Text: Boy makes big steps.

After 12 Weeks, Boy Shows Greater Interest in Higher Level Cognitive Tasks

https://stg.moveplaythrive.com/case-studies/anger-and-depression-gone-12-year-old-boy

After Traumatic Past, Man Uses Innate Movements, Transforms Anxiety to Joy

ASD symptoms and global dev delay, OT sees huge improvement

ASD Symptoms and Global Dev Delay; OT Sees Huge Improvement

Girl and mother giggling. Text: Autism—Better eye contact, play, speech & motor skills

Autism, Eye Contact, Speech, Gross and Fine-Motor Skills

Boy smiling into camera. Text: 8 year old learns to self-advocate and ask for movements.

Boy with Autism and ADHD Gains Better Focus and Body Awareness in 6 Weeks

Young boy contemplating a chalkboard. Text: World opens up for a boy with autistic behaviors.

Boy with Dev Delay Eats More, Explores, and Plays with Brother, “Flourishes”

Boy sitting by himself looking out a car or bus window. Text: Boy with ASD shows growth in all areas of school development

Boy with Severe Autism Makes Remarkable Progress in Play, Academics, Speech, Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills

Boy joyfully tossing autumn leaves. Text: Decreased self-stim and aggression in 3 weeks!

From Aggressive to Giggly and Playful -- Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for 5-Year-Old Boy

Boy and mom laughing together. Text: Parents and OT are "Blown Away" at fast progress for 7 year old boy.

Head-Slapping and Thumb-Sucking Stop, While Fine and Gross Motor Skills Improve

Girl balancing on playground equipment with the help of her dad. Text: Mom of girl with ASD: "I see progress almost every day."

Improvements in Speech, Motor, Vision, Social-Emotional — After One Year, “a Completely Different Child”

7-year-old big brother hugging younger sibling. Text: From RAD to playing with siblings.

Mother and OT See Great Accomplishments for Boy with Severe Trauma

Boy smiling into camera. Text: Boy stops toe walking.

No Toe Walking for the First Time after Less than a Week of Rhythmic Movements

Woman Confidently chatting with a group. Text: Woman with ASD Overcomes Social Anxiety

Severe Anxiety in Groups, Now Comfortable at Social Gatherings

Teen girl. Text: Teen girl, phobias and sensitivities diminish

Teen's Phobias Diminish After Summer of Rhythmic Movement

Back of a young man doing dishes. Text: ASD: Huge improvements for teen.

Telehealth Sessions Relieve Anxiety, Bring Focus for 18-Year-Old with Autism

Three-year-old girl focused on painting. Text: 3YO Gains Self-Regulation, ADLs

Therapist Amazed at Effectiveness of Innate Rhythmic Movements

Smiling boy with a bowl of cherries. Text: “Interventions worked wonders” for adopted boy

Young Boy Makes Great Progress—Less Aggression, More Compliance and Participation

Two girls in scouting uniforms chatting in a text. Text: From violent meltdowns to calm, happy, and communicative.

Young Girl with Selective Mutism Is Transformed by Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration

Young man walking down the street. Text: Conversed with Doctor for the First Time Ever

Young Man with Down Syndrome and Autism Has New Abilities after 6 Weeks of Rhythmic Movements.

Boy smiling into camera. text: 13 year old boy with ASD: Mom sees huge improvements in 14 weeks.

Young Teen with ASD and SPD: More Regulation, More Speech, More Stamina, More Fun