--- 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=60" date: "2026-07-04T14:33:09+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").* [ ![Boy joyfully tossing autumn leaves. Text: Decreased self-stim and aggression in 3 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_G.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-aggressive-to-giggly-and-playful-rhythmic-movements-and-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-5yo-boy) ### [ From Aggressive to Giggly and Playful: Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for 5-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-aggressive-to-giggly-and-playful-rhythmic-movements-and-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-5yo-boy) [ ![Pre-teen boy looking into distance. Text: 11-Year-Old boy learns to manage behavior.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HoKe_N.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/11-year-old-boy-learns-to-manage-behavior) ### [ 11-Year-Old Boy Learns to Manage Behavior ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/11-year-old-boy-learns-to-manage-behavior) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Two girls side-by-side working on homework. Text: Anxiety decreases; pre-teen girl returns to school.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_Rae_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-months-makes-a-huge-difference-pre-teen-girls-anxiety-decreases-achieves-big-jump-in-standardized-test-scores) ### [ 6 Months Makes a Huge Difference: Pre-Teen Girl's Anxiety Decreases, Achieves Big Jump in Standardized Test Scores ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-months-makes-a-huge-difference-pre-teen-girls-anxiety-decreases-achieves-big-jump-in-standardized-test-scores) [ ![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) [ ![Little girl concentrating on building blocks. Text: Extreme anxiety, hypersensitivity vanish, 5-year-old girl with birth trauma.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeKn_S.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-alleviates-hypersensitivities-and-anxiety) ### [ Reflex Integration Alleviates Hypersensitivities and Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-alleviates-hypersensitivities-and-anxiety) [ ![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) [ ![Before-and-After drawings showing improvement in fine motor skills. Text: Results in 3 months.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_KeBr_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-self-regulation-controlling-anxiety-and-fine-motor-skills) ### [ Improvements in Self-Regulation, Controlling Anxiety, and Fine-Motor Skills! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-self-regulation-controlling-anxiety-and-fine-motor-skills) [ ![Happy boy riding bike. Text: Explosive anger resolves, no longer prisoners to meltdowns.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaM_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/explosive-anger-resolves-no-longer-prisoners-to-meltdowns) ### [ Explosive Anger Resolves, No Longer Prisoners to Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/explosive-anger-resolves-no-longer-prisoners-to-meltdowns) [ ![Helpful girl drying dishes. Text: Relief from meltdowns and anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeDu_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning) ### [ Young Girl Develops Emotional Regulation; Improves Handwriting, Motor Skills, and Learning ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning) [ ![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) [ ![Young girl standing by tree. Text: 4-year-old girl no longer refusing to wear clothes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ElKa_N.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/drastic-improvement-for-girl-with-tantrums-aggression-and-sensory-issues) ### [ Drastic Improvement for Girl with Tantrums, Aggression, and Sensory Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/drastic-improvement-for-girl-with-tantrums-aggression-and-sensory-issues) [ ![Three-year-old girl focused on painting. Text: 3YO Gains Self-Regulation, ADLs](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnRu_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-amazed-at-effectiveness-of-innate-rhythmic-movements) ### [ Therapist Amazed at Effectiveness of Innate Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-amazed-at-effectiveness-of-innate-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Girl singing with a choir. Text: Therapist shocked by "Amount of Words."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DP_B.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/15yo-girl-with-autism-gains-communication-coordination-and-overcomes-meltdowns) ### [ 15-Year-Old Girl with Autism Gains Communication, Coordination, and Overcomes Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/15yo-girl-with-autism-gains-communication-coordination-and-overcomes-meltdowns) [ ![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) Page 3 of 3 - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior?start=30) - [ 1 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior) - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior?start=30) - 3 - - ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Case Studies", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Behavior", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/behavior" } ] } ```