# From Occupational Therapy Professionals: ## From Occupational Therapy Professionals: ## Neurodevelopmental Movements Support Occupational Therapy Outcomes Occupational therapy professionals are using innate rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration from the [Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Continuing education course in reflex integration and rhythmic movements") to help their clients reduce anxiety, transform challenges, and boost functional skills. See their real-life success stories here. [ ![Young boy contemplating a chalkboard. Text: World opens up for a boy with autistic behaviors.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ErEl_I.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-dev-delay-eats-more-explores-and-plays-with-brother-flourishes) ### [ Boy with Developmental Delay Eats More, Explores, and Plays with Brother, “Flourishes” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-dev-delay-eats-more-explores-and-plays-with-brother-flourishes) [ ![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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Confident girl smiling into camera. Text: Adoption trauma fades away—future is bright!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_WS_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adopted-girl-with-complex-trauma-overcomes-fears-and-blossoms-with-innate-movements) ### [ Adopted Girl with Complex Trauma Overcomes Fears and Blossoms with Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adopted-girl-with-complex-trauma-overcomes-fears-and-blossoms-with-innate-movements) [ ![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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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) [ ![Before-and-After drawings, the first showing a mono-chrome rough drawing of a person, the second is multi-colored and detailed with facial features.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_KaWa_CB.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-meets-all-ot-goals) ### [ Girl Meets all OT Goals! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-meets-all-ot-goals) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Woman relaxing at the side of a lake. text: OT's posture, strength, and sensory issues improve.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NeSt_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pediatric-therapist-happy-with-results-and-very-excited-about-this-course) ### [ Pediatric Therapist: “Happy with Results and Very Excited about This Course” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pediatric-therapist-happy-with-results-and-very-excited-about-this-course) [ ![https://stg.moveplaythrive.com/case-studies/anger-and-depression-gone-12-year-old-boy](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnPr_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-traumatic-past-man-uses-innate-movements-transforms-anxiety-to-joy) ### [ After Traumatic Past, Man Uses Innate Movements, Transforms Anxiety to Joy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-traumatic-past-man-uses-innate-movements-transforms-anxiety-to-joy) [ ![Back of a young man doing dishes. Text: ASD: Huge improvements for teen.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_EmNe_J.webp) ](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.webp) ](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) [ ![Young boy playing with Legos. Text: Video—Delayed toddler makes huge gains.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_YoBa_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/less-flapping-and-mouthing-more-eye-contact-smiling-eating-and-playing-with-toys) ### [ Less Flapping and Mouthing, More Eye Contact, Smiling, Eating, and Playing with Toys ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/less-flapping-and-mouthing-more-eye-contact-smiling-eating-and-playing-with-toys) [ ![Smiling boy working with mom and sister at tabletop. Text: Team of therapists change this boy's life.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmHa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-dev-delay-makes-huge-improvements-in-motor-skills-handwriting-attention-and-stamina) ### [ Boy with Dev Delay Makes Huge Improvements in Motor Skills, Handwriting, Attention, and Stamina ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-dev-delay-makes-huge-improvements-in-motor-skills-handwriting-attention-and-stamina) [ ![Giggling boy cuddling with mom. Text: Fine-motor improves to age-expected level.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KrFu_M.webp) ](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) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Smiling boy with head on pillow peeking out from under blanket. Text: 4-year-old boy overcomes phobia of the dark.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaA_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/innate-movements-help-young-boy-release-fears) ### [ Innate Movements Help Young Boy Release Fears ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/innate-movements-help-young-boy-release-fears) [ ![Three-year-old girl focused on painting. Text: 3YO Gains Self-Regulation, ADLs](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnRu_A.webp) ](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 holding hands over ears. Text: No more fear response to sounds.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MoCa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5yo-gains-sensory-integration-and-motor-planning) ### [ 5-Year-Old Gains Sensory Integration and Motor Planning ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5yo-gains-sensory-integration-and-motor-planning) [ ![Girl singing with a choir. Text: Therapist shocked by "Amount of Words."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DP_B.webp) ](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.webp) ](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) [ ![Four girls dressed for dance chatting. Text: From Severe Anxiety to Independence and Confidence.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeCo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8yo-with-severe-anxiety-is-now-sleeping-in-her-room-and-walking-into-class-on-her-own) ### [ 8-Year-Old with Severe Anxiety is Now Sleeping in Her Room and Walking into Class on Her Own ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8yo-with-severe-anxiety-is-now-sleeping-in-her-room-and-walking-into-class-on-her-own) [ ![Mom and daughter hugging. Text: Mom and Daughter Do Movements Together.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KS_R.webp) ](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) [ ![Smiling boy swinging on a swing set. Autism: From running and screaming to happy and smiling.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KO_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-from-running-and-screaming-to-happy-and-smiling) ### [ Autism: From Running and Screaming to Happy and Smiling ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-from-running-and-screaming-to-happy-and-smiling) Page 5 of 5 - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=90) - [ 1 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots) - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=30) - [ 3 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=60) - [ 4 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=90) - 5 - -