#  Oral-Motor Seeking & Biting

##  Oral-Motor Seeking & Biting

## Addressing Biting, Compulsive Chewing, and Mouthing with Primitive Reflex Integration

When the brain and sensory-motor systems are underdeveloped due to retained [primitive reflexes](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=513 "Learn about primitive reflexes"), oral compulsions or poor oral-motor function may follow. See inspiring case studies showing how neurodevelopmental movements from the [Brain and Sensory Foundations training](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level continuing education course") have been successfully used to mature the nervous and sensory systems—resolving issues like biting, compulsive chewing, oral seeking, and excessive drooling.

    [ ![Smiling big sister hollding baby baby brother. Text: From hitting and biting to playing sweetly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChHo_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/behavior-balance-and-anxiety-transform-after-reflex-integration)

###  [ Behavior, Balance, and Anxiety Transform after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/behavior-balance-and-anxiety-transform-after-reflex-integration)

   [ ![Young boy on a bike ride with his family. Text: Better transitions and motor skills, less soiling](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MeEl_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting)

###  [ Reflex Integration Improves Handwriting, Sleep, and Toileting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting)

   [ ![Smiling boy looking off-camera. Text: Better sleep, less compulsive chewing after reflex integration.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShNa_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-reduce-oral-proprioceptive-seeking)

###  [ OT Uses Reflex Integration to Reduce Oral Proprioceptive Seeking ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-reduce-oral-proprioceptive-seeking)

   [ ![Boy playing with legos. Text: Boy stops chewing bedframe, LEGOs, pinds, and other unsafe objects.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShMo_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-compulsive-chewing-after-reflex-integration)

###  [ No More Compulsive Chewing After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-compulsive-chewing-after-reflex-integration)

   [ ![Smiling boy eating with spoon. Text: Improvements in motor skills, sensory Processing, and oral function.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AMKE_T.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/drooling-and-fine-motor-issues-resolve-with-reflex-integration)

###  [ Drooling and Fine Motor Issues Resolve with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/drooling-and-fine-motor-issues-resolve-with-reflex-integration)

   [ ![Smiling boy with a bowl of cherries. Text: “Interventions worked wonders” for adopted boy](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ViSc_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-boy-makes-great-progress-less-aggression-more-compliance-and-participation)

###  [ Young Boy Makes Great Progress—Less Aggression, More Compliance and Participation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-boy-makes-great-progress-less-aggression-more-compliance-and-participation)

   [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Boy stops drooling, begins speaking, enjoying play with peers.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_RaG_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-stops-drooling-begins-speaking-enjoys-playing-with-peers)

###  [ Boy Stops Drooling, Begins Speaking, Enjoys Playing with Peers ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-stops-drooling-begins-speaking-enjoys-playing-with-peers)

   [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Increased strength, fine motor, no more oral sensory seeking!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_IlMi_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-stunned-by-4-year-olds-progress)

###  [ OT Stunned by 4-Year-Old's Progress ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-stunned-by-4-year-olds-progress)

   [ ![Boy on belly balancing on exercise ball. Text: Hyper-active boy can now focus.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaBh_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/hyperactive-boy-can-now-focus)

###  [ Hyperactive Boy Can Now Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/hyperactive-boy-can-now-focus)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![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)

   [ ![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)