Pre-Schoolers

Pre-Schoolers

How Reflex Integration Can Benefit Preschoolers

Preschool children are expected to master many skills, including: sitting still, taking turns, self-regulating, verbalizing needs, and performing various pre-academic motor tasks. Integrating primitive and postural reflexes provides the foundation for attaining these functional skills smoothly and joyfully. Preschool should be fun—and it can be with neurodevelopmental movements for optimal sensory and motor function.

All case studies are written by students of the Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course.

Young child on their back, holding a ball with her hands and feet. Text: "Watch, mommy! I can do a sit up!!"

“Watch Mommy! I Can Do a Sit Up!!”

Three young boys chatting and laughing. text: Was barely verbal, now having conversations.

4-Year-Old Boy — Not responding to Name, Becomes Able to Make Eye Contact, Learn, Sleep, Play

Boy using sidewalk chalk. Text: 4-year-old boy: Hyperactivity, compulsive chewing, meltdowns. Gone!

4-Year-Old Boy: Hyperactivity, Compulsive Chewing, Meltdowns. Gone!

Fingers of a young person pointing out letters on an alphabet board. Text: 5-year-old boy: Huge gains in letter recognition

5-Year-Old Boy: Huge Gains in Letter Recognition

Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well

5-Year-Old with Autism: Was Crying and Screaming with Challenges, Now Eager to Try New Skills

Boy looking into camera. Text: Boy stops drooling, begins speaking, enjoying play with peers.

Boy Stops Drooling, Begins Speaking, Enjoys Playing with Peers

Young boy contemplating a chalkboard. Text: World opens up for a boy with autistic behaviors.

Boy with Dev Delay Eats More, Explores, and Plays with Brother, “Flourishes”

Boy calmly doing schoolwork. Text: From severe meltdowns to self-regulation

Boy with Sensory-Behavior Issues; OT Sees Huge Improvements in 8 Weeks

Young boy looking into camera. Text: Constant crying to active participation.

Constant Crying to Active Participation

Little girl concentrating on building blocks. Text: Extreme anxiety, hypersensitivity vanish, 5-year-old girl with birth trauma.

Extreme Anxiety, Hypersensitivity Vanish, 5-Year-Old Girl with Birth Trauma

Boy joyfully tossing autumn leaves. Text: Decreased self-stim and aggression in 3 weeks!

From Aggressive to Giggly and Playful -- Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for 5-Year-Old Boy

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.

Girl Meets all OT Goals!

Smiling boy running in autumn leaves. Text: OT measures "Extraordinary Progress" for preschool boy.

In 12 weeks, At-Risk 4-Year-Old Boy Scores at Age Level on Berry Visual-Motor Test

Two boys playing together. Text: Kicked out of daycare, now playing nicely.

Kicked Out of Day Care, Now Playing Nicely

Young boy playing with Legos. Text: Video—Delayed toddler makes huge gains.

Less Flapping and Mouthing, More Eye-Contact, Smiling, Eating, and Playing with Toys

Therapist and child practicing movements. Text: Life-changing results for all children.

Life-Changing Results for Children

Sleeping boy. Text: Anxious 3YO now calm, healthy, and sleeping.

Mom Gets Relief; Overly Clingy, Anxious Toddler Transforms with Innate Movements

Boy looking into camera. Text: Increased strength, fine motor, no more oral sensory seeking!

OT Stunned by 4-Year-Old's Progress

Before-and-After photos of drawings showing fine-motor improvement. Text: OT helps son transform with joyful movements.

Preschool Boy Gains Focus, Sensory Regulation, Fine-Motor, and Confidence

Boy in ball pit. Text: Preschooler now loves to play.

Preschooler Wary of Play, Now Loves to Go into the Ball Pit and on the Swing

Young boy writing, concentrating on homework. Text: Boy with ADHD expelled from school, is now thriving.

Therapist Helps Boy with ADHD Show His Skills and Gain His “First True Success”

Smiling boy. Text: No more crying at daycare.

Toddler More Tolerant, Animated, and Happy after a Course of Rhythmic Movements.

Helpful girl drying dishes. Text: Relief from meltdowns and anxiety.

Young Girl Develops Emotional Regulation; Improves Handwriting, Motor Skills, and Learning