Behavior

Behavior

Can Primitive Reflex Integration Address Behavioral Issues?

Therapists and parents have found primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements to be helpful for behavioral issues. These innate movements are calming for the nervous system, which can free children and adults from reactivity, impulsivity, and challenges with transitions.

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

Teenaged girl resting her chin in her hand. Text: 17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful

17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful

Boy throwing a baseball. Text: Improvements with emotional regulation and gross motor skills.

“Tremendous Changes” in Boy with Sensory and Emotional Issues

Young child on their back, holding a ball with her hands and feet. Text: "Watch, mommy! I can do a sit up!!"

“Watch Mommy! I Can Do a Sit Up!!”

Smiling girl looking into camera. Text: ADHD & Anxiety: Therapist Helps Girl with "Missing Piece"

10-Yr-Old Girl with Anxiety and ADHD: Gains Calm, Confidence, and Focus

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

11-Year-Old Boy Learns to Manage Behavior

Close-up of a child putting on socks. Text: Child with CP: "I feel awesome"

11-Year-Old with Hemiparesis Makes Gains at Every Session

Mom and daughter doing stretches together. Text: Mom Sees "Huge Improvements in 6 months"

12-Yr-Old Girl with Dyspraxia Boosts Coordination and Sports Ability

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

Two girls side-by-side working on homework. Text: Anxiety decreases; pre-teen girl returns to school.

6 Months Makes a Huge Difference: Pre-Teen Girl's Anxiety Decreases, Achieves Big Jump in Standardized Test Scores

Smiling boy doing a pull-up on a playground. Text: In 4 weeks, Behavior and Mouthing Improve

6-Year-Old Boy: No More Hitting, Biting and Constant Moving

Grandmother and granddaughter working together on a tablet. Text: From socially awkward to making friends—8 year old girl

8-Year-Old Girl "Born Anew" — Develops Social and Verbal Skills

Boy working on homework. Text: Hyperactive boy now calm and engaged in school

ADHD Turnaround—Huge Progress with Sleep, Academics, Social Skills, Behavior, and Handwriting

Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"

ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas”

Happy boy on mat with outstretched arms. Text: Anger and Depression Gone, 12-year-old Boy

Anger and Depression Gone, 12-Year-Old Boy

Young boy riding a bike. Text: Boy rides bike, masters many goals

Boy Rides Bike, Masters Many Goals

Smiling boy. Text: Boy can now write, is discharged from OT.

Boy with ADHD Symptoms Gains Emotional Regulation, Focus, Great Improvements at School

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

Boy reading for fun. Text: Boy with PDD — Finally "Being Seen for the Bright Boy that He Is!""

Boy with PDD Can Now Focus and Learn; Teachers and Parents Are Amazed

Boy calmly doing schoolwork. Text: From severe meltdowns to self-regulation

Boy with Sensory-Behavior Issues; OT Sees Huge Improvements in 8 Weeks

Young boy looking into camera. Text: Constant crying to active participation.

Constant Crying to Active Participation

Mom kneeling down and looking into little boys' eyes. Text: Language episodes, focus improves, and aggression decreases.

Decreased Aggression; Increased Focus and Speech

Young girl looking into camera. Text: From defiance to “pleasant willingness” in 4 weeks.

Defiance Greatly Reduced in 8-Year-Old with Anxiety and Sensory Issues

Young girl standing by tree. Text: 4-year-old girl no longer refusing to wear clothes.

Drastic Improvement for Girl with Tantrums, Aggression, and Sensory Issues

Happy boy riding bike. Text: Explosive anger resolves, no longer prisoners to meltdowns.

Explosive Anger Resolves, No Longer Prisoners to Meltdowns

Little girl concentrating on building blocks. Text: Extreme anxiety, hypersensitivity vanish, 5-year-old girl with birth trauma.

Extreme Anxiety, Hypersensitivity Vanish, 5-Year-Old Girl with Birth Trauma

Boy vacuuming. Text: Boy has no more fear of vacuum noise.

Extreme Sensitivity, Motor Skills, and Social Skills Improve

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


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