---
title: "Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - Behavior"
description: "Rhythmic movements and reflex integration transform many behavioral and sensory issues in children from age toddler to teen, including those with ADHD or ASD."
url: "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior?start=30"
date: "2026-07-04T14:27:33+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=637 "Learn about neurodevelopmental movement interventions for behavioral challenges"). 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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Course on rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration").*

    [ ![ Two boys playing together. Text: Kicked out of daycare, now playing nicely.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWi_C.png) ](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 vacuuming. Text: Boy has no more fear of vacuum noise.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeDa_F.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve)

###  [ Extreme Sensitivity, Motor Skills, and Social Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve)

   [ ![Little girls bringing her foot to mouth. text: Bowel training, emotional regulation for 5-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeJo_M.jpg) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bowel-training-emotional-regulation-for-5-year-old-girl)

###  [ Bowel Training, Emotional Regulation for 5-Year-Old Girl ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bowel-training-emotional-regulation-for-5-year-old-girl)

   [ ![Smiling boy. Text: No more crying at daycare.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_VT_C.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-more-tolerant-animated-and-happy-after-a-course-of-rhythmic-movements)

###  [ Toddler More Tolerant, Animated, and Happy after a Course of Rhythmic Movements. ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-more-tolerant-animated-and-happy-after-a-course-of-rhythmic-movements)

   [ ![Teenaged boy looking at camera. Text: Made gains not seen in years of therapy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KLM_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-boy-with-severe-toe-walking-sees-extreme-improvement)

###  [ Teen Boy With Severe Toe Walking Sees Extreme Improvement ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-boy-with-severe-toe-walking-sees-extreme-improvement)

   [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Loving School for the First Time.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JM_B1.png) ](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.png) ](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)

   [ ![ 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.png) ](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)

   [ ![Photo of boy watching giant bubbles float above him. Text: Sensory & Behavior Improves.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CS_C.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/movement-helps-sensory-behavior-for-9-year-old)

###  [ Movement Helps Sensory & Behavior for 9-Year-Old ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/movement-helps-sensory-behavior-for-9-year-old)

   [ ![Young girl on her back, holding a ball with her hands and feet. Text: Core strength, emotional regulation, handwriting, and more—improved!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CD_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/watch-mommy-i-can-do-a-sit-up)

###  [ “Watch Mommy! I Can Do a Sit Up!!” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/watch-mommy-i-can-do-a-sit-up)

   [ ![Teenaged girl resting her chin in her hand. Text: 17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KaMi_ANON2.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/17-year-old-shy-and-scared-now-courageous-and-helpful)

###  [ 17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/17-year-old-shy-and-scared-now-courageous-and-helpful)

   [ ![Mom and son hugging. Text: Boy stops stealing, gains impulse control](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SS_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/impulse-control-focus-and-emotional-regulation-all-improve)

###  [ Impulse Control, Focus, and Emotional Regulation All Improve! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/impulse-control-focus-and-emotional-regulation-all-improve)

   [ ![Boy using sidewalk chalk. Text: 4-year-old boy: Hyperactivity, compulsive chewing, meltdowns. Gone!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeKn_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-hyperactivity-compulsive-chewing-meltdowns-gone)

###  [ 4-Year-Old Boy: Hyperactivity, Compulsive Chewing, Meltdowns. Gone! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-hyperactivity-compulsive-chewing-meltdowns-gone)

   [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.png) ](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.png) ](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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![Boy and mom laughing together. Text: Parents and OT are "Blown Away" at fast progress for 7 year old boy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NaGr_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/head-slapping-and-thumb-sucking-stop-while-fine-and-gross-motor-skills-improve)

###  [ Head-Slapping and Thumb-Sucking Stop, While Fine and Gross Motor Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/head-slapping-and-thumb-sucking-stop-while-fine-and-gross-motor-skills-improve)

   [ ![Grandmother and granddaughter working together on a tablet. Text: From socially awkward to making friends—8 year old girl](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AW_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-girl-born-anew-develops-social-and-verbal-skills)

###  [ 8-Year-Old Girl "Born Anew" — Develops Social and Verbal Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-girl-born-anew-develops-social-and-verbal-skills)

   [ ![Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnLa_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills)

###  [ 5-Year-Old with Autism: Was Crying and Screaming with Challenges, Now Eager to Try New Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills)

   [ ![Boy smiling into camera. text: 13 year old boy with ASD: Mom sees huge improvements in 14 weeks. ](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LT_S.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-with-asd-and-spd-more-regulation-more-speech-more-stamina-more-fun)

###  [ Young Teen with ASD and SPD: More Regulation, More Speech, More Stamina, More Fun ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-with-asd-and-spd-more-regulation-more-speech-more-stamina-more-fun)

   [ ![Mom and daughter doing stretches together. Text: Mom Sees "Huge Improvements in 6 months"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LT_ANON.png) ](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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![Young, smiling girl working in the kitchen. Text: Girl with ASD Smiling and more attentive.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeRi_C.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-yr-old-girl-with-asd-significantly-decreases-self-stimulation-behaviors)

###  [ 9-Yr-Old Girl with ASD Significantly Decreases Self-stimulation Behaviors ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-yr-old-girl-with-asd-significantly-decreases-self-stimulation-behaviors)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![7-year-old big brother hugging younger sibling. Text: From RAD to playing with siblings.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiVa_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-and-ot-see-great-accomplishments-for-boy-with-severe-trauma)

###  [ Mother and OT See Great Accomplishments for Boy with Severe Trauma ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-and-ot-see-great-accomplishments-for-boy-with-severe-trauma)

   [ ![Boy calmly doing schoolwork. Text: From severe meltdowns to self-regulation](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BF_B.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-sensory-behavior-issues-ot-sees-huge-improvements-in-8-weeks)

###  [ Boy with Sensory-Behavior Issues; OT Sees Huge Improvements in 8 Weeks ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-sensory-behavior-issues-ot-sees-huge-improvements-in-8-weeks)

   [ ![Girl balancing on playground equipment with the help of her dad. Text: Mom of girl with ASD: "I see progress almost every day."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LB_R.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-speech-motor-vision-social-emotional-after-one-year-a-completely-different-child)

###  [ Improvements in Speech, Motor, Vision, Social-Emotional — After One Year, “a Completely Different Child” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-speech-motor-vision-social-emotional-after-one-year-a-completely-different-child)

   [ ![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 working with hands. Text: Toddler Develops Eye Contact, Tolerance for Touch, Attention](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ErCa_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-only-6-weeks-boy-with-constant-movement-becomes-much-calmer-and-can-sit-to-play-with-toys)

###  [ In Only 6 Weeks, Boy with Constant Movement Becomes Much Calmer and Can Sit to Play with Toys ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-only-6-weeks-boy-with-constant-movement-becomes-much-calmer-and-can-sit-to-play-with-toys)

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