# 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. [ ![Boy using sidewalk chalk. Text: 4-year-old boy: Hyperactivity, compulsive chewing, meltdowns. Gone!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeKn_J.webp) ](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) [ ![Girl and mother giggling. Text: Autism—Better eye contact, play, speech & motor skills](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDa_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-girl-meets-a-3-year-physical-therapy-goal-after-doing-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Autistic Girl Meets a 3-Year Physical Therapy Goal After Doing Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-girl-meets-a-3-year-physical-therapy-goal-after-doing-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![Girl writing. Text: 32% to 84% in visual sequential memory, 8-year-old girl](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SuLa_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/struggles-with-visual-memory-hand-eye-coordination-and-writing-all-ease-for-8-yr-old-girl) ### [ Struggles with Visual Memory, Hand-Eye Coordination, and Writing All Ease for 8-Year-Old Girl ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/struggles-with-visual-memory-hand-eye-coordination-and-writing-all-ease-for-8-yr-old-girl) [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.webp) ](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) [ ![One-year-old girl crawling in grass with a bright yellow balloon. Text: Finally crawling and walking! OT: "I wholeheartedly give credit to the information in this course."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MiRi_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/1-yr-old-with-high-muscle-tone-who-would-never-crawl-is-now-crawling-and-walking) ### [ 1-Year-Old with High Muscle Tone, Who Would “Never Crawl,” Is Now Crawling...and Walking! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/1-yr-old-with-high-muscle-tone-who-would-never-crawl-is-now-crawling-and-walking) [ ![Sheep standing, supported by harness. Text: Sheep goes from paralysis to walking!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaKa_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-save-injured-sheep-2) ### [ Rhythmic Movements Save Injured Sheep ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-save-injured-sheep-2) [ ![Smiling boy running in autumn leaves. Text: OT measures "Extraordinary Progress" for preschool boy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MiRi_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-12-weeks-at-risk-4-yr-old-boy-scores-at-age-level-on-beery-visual-motor-test) ### [ In 12 weeks, At-Risk 4-Year-Old Boy Scores at Age Level on Beery Visual-Motor Test ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-12-weeks-at-risk-4-yr-old-boy-scores-at-age-level-on-beery-visual-motor-test) [ ![Older gentleman walking in woods. Text" 67-year-old man makes huge gains in balance, cognition, pain relief.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeHe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) ### [ Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for Senior Man ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Curly-haired toddler joyfully running across grass. Text: Doctor say, "It's a miracle!"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiMu_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/premature-baby-in-icu-walks-at-18-months-with-the-help-of-innate-rhythmic-movements-and-reflex-integration) ### [ Premature Baby in ICU, Walks at 18 Months with the Help of Innate Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/premature-baby-in-icu-walks-at-18-months-with-the-help-of-innate-rhythmic-movements-and-reflex-integration) [ ![Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnLa_A.webp) ](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) [ ![Smiling girl looking into camera. Text: ADHD & Anxiety: Therapist Helps Girl with "Missing Piece"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_H.webp) ](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) [ ![Pre-teen boy smiling into camera. Text: Improvements in sleep, sensory, play, and more.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_Z.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-with-asd-better-interoception-speech-vision-and-focus-with-innate-movements) ### [ 4-Yr-Old Boy with ASD: Better Interoception, Speech, Vision, and Focus with Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-with-asd-better-interoception-speech-vision-and-focus-with-innate-movements) [ ![Close-up of a child's hands writing on paper. Text: Mom in tears about her boy's improvement. Links to a case study titled, Skeptical OT Convinced by “Profound Success” in Short Time Frame](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeRi_T.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-ot-convinced-by-profound-success-in-short-time-frame) ### [ Skeptical OT Convinced by “Profound Success” in Short Time Frame ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-ot-convinced-by-profound-success-in-short-time-frame) [ ![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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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.webp) ](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) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Woman Confidently chatting with a group. Text: Woman with ASD Overcomes Social Anxiety](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AdRI_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-in-groups-now-comfortable-at-social-gatherings) ### [ Severe Anxiety in Groups, Now Comfortable at Social Gatherings ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-in-groups-now-comfortable-at-social-gatherings) [ ![Little boy playing in the waves. Text: Therapist gets to the root of the issue; Boy is proud.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ErCa_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-therapist-sees-surprising-progress-in-releasing-fears-and-achieving-goals) ### [ Skeptical Therapist Sees Surprising Progress in Releasing Fears and Achieving Goals ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/skeptical-therapist-sees-surprising-progress-in-releasing-fears-and-achieving-goals) [ ![Boy working with hands. Text: Toddler Develops Eye Contact, Tolerance for Touch, Attention](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ErCa_J.webp) ](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) [ ![Boy joyfully tossing autumn leaves. Text: Decreased self-stim and aggression in 3 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_G.webp) ](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) [ ![Boy taking notes in class. Text: OT helps teen son develop improved posture, reading, and writing.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ArGa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-finds-neuro-movements-effective-is-doing-them-on-his-own-now) ### [ Young Teen Finds Neuro-Movements Effective; Is Doing Them on His Own Now ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-finds-neuro-movements-effective-is-doing-them-on-his-own-now) [ ![Boy jogging away from camera. Text: Parents are Delighted in Son's Progress with Body.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) ### [ OT Focuses on Reflex Foundation, Builds Focus, Strength, Self-Regulation, Pencil Grip ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) [ ![Brother and sister reading together. Text: Better attention, reading, writing, and spelling. Links to a case study titled, "OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BrDa_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy) ### [ OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy) [ ![Girl in a wheelchair holding hands with a caregiver. Text: ADL and fine motor gains for 13-year-old with CP.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeSh_K2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-girl-with-cerebral-palsy-gains-more-independence-and-confidence) ### [ Young Teen Girl with Cerebral Palsy Gains More Independence and Confidence ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-girl-with-cerebral-palsy-gains-more-independence-and-confidence) [ ![Boy laughing into camera. Text: In one week, remarkable positive changes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AsHa_W.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-year-old-is-helped-with-bedwetting-posture-energy-relaxation-and-coordination-improve) ### [ 9-Year-Old Is Helped with Bedwetting; Posture, Energy, Relaxation, and Coordination Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/9-year-old-is-helped-with-bedwetting-posture-energy-relaxation-and-coordination-improve) [ ![Boy resting in quadruped. Text: Bedwetting—Mom is thrilled with progress.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaMc_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-learns-simple-effective-tools-to-help-with-bedwetting-for-7-year-old) ### [ OT Learns Simple, Effective Tools to Help with Bedwetting for 7-Year-Old ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-learns-simple-effective-tools-to-help-with-bedwetting-for-7-year-old) [ ![Boy joyfully flinging his arms out while playing in a field. Text: "His physical therapist was in disbelief!"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaMc_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-playful-reflex-integration-to-help-boy-with-dcd) ### [ OT Uses Playful Reflex Integration to Help Boy with DCD ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-playful-reflex-integration-to-help-boy-with-dcd) Page 4 of 5 - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=60) - [ 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 - [ 5 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=120) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=120) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/case-studies-from-ots?start=120)