# Preschoolers ## Preschoolers ## 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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=513 "Learn how reflex integration supports optimal development") 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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Training in rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration").* [ ![Young boy using scissors. Text: "Reflex integration helped my student gain skills at a faster rate"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiGa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-supports-fine-motor-skills-acquisition) ### [ Reflex Integration Supports Fine Motor Skills Acquisition ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-supports-fine-motor-skills-acquisition) [ ![5-year-old boy looking up from his writing. Text: Teacher reports he is noticeably calmer](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaSz_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-reduce-hyperactivity-and-meltdowns) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Reduce Hyperactivity and Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-reduce-hyperactivity-and-meltdowns) [ ![Boy wearing backpack with back to the camera. Text: "I learned how impactful an unintegrated reflex can be"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TiKa_H.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-regulation-fewer-meltdowns-and-less-aggression-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Better Regulation, Fewer Meltdowns, and Less Aggression after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-regulation-fewer-meltdowns-and-less-aggression-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Young girl running toward camera](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChWO_SY.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-underlying-anxiety-balance-and-coordination-issues) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps with Underlying Anxiety, Balance, and Coordination Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-underlying-anxiety-balance-and-coordination-issues) [ ![Laughing boy in front of pink wall. Text: Huge reduction in violent outbursts](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TaSp_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-boy-with-oppositional-defiant-disorder) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps Boy with Oppositional Defiant Disorder ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-boy-with-oppositional-defiant-disorder) [ ![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) [ ![Smiling kindergartener sitting at circle time. Text: Less hyperactivity, more balance and regulation](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SG_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-balance-and-behavior) ### [ Reflex Integration Improves Balance and Behavior ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-balance-and-behavior) [ ![Happy boy catching a ball. Text: Better motor control after reflex integration](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SG_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-meets-balance-and-coordination-goals-in-2-5-months) ### [ 5-Year-Old Meets Balance and Coordination Goals in 2.5 Months ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-meets-balance-and-coordination-goals-in-2-5-months) [ ![Boy in an orange shirt on top of playground equipment. Text: Boy shows more progress in 3 months than in prior 2 years](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeJa_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/balance-and-coordination-improve-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Balance and Coordination Improve with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/balance-and-coordination-improve-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Smiling boy swimming underwater. Text: Boy can separate from mother after integrating reflexes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LoRa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-help-with-separation-anxiety) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Help with Separation Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-help-with-separation-anxiety) [ ![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) [ ![Mom and young son high-fiving. Text: Better sleep, eye contact, regulation, and communication](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaNePe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-with-autism-and-adhd-shows-global-improvements) ### [ 5-Year-Old with Autism and ADHD Shows Global Improvements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-with-autism-and-adhd-shows-global-improvements) [ ![Preschool boy working on an art project with classmates. Text: No more echolalia or W-sitting](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlMi_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/echolalia-disappears-social-and-motor-skills-improve) ### [ Echolalia Disappears, Social and Motor Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/echolalia-disappears-social-and-motor-skills-improve) [ ![Young girl clinging to mother's leg. Text: From shy and scared to talkative and confident.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaRo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Preschooler Improves Social Skills and Reaches Gross Motor Goals with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![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 in ball pit. Text: Preschooler now loves to play.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaDe_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-wary-of-play-now-loves-to-go-into-the-ball-pit-and-on-the-swing) ### [ Preschooler Wary of Play, Now Loves to Go into the Ball Pit and on the Swing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-wary-of-play-now-loves-to-go-into-the-ball-pit-and-on-the-swing) [ ![Young boy looking into camera. Text: Constant crying to active participation.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShSe_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/constant-crying-to-active-participation) ### [ Constant Crying to Active Participation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/constant-crying-to-active-participation) [ ![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) [ ![ Two boys playing together. Text: Kicked out of daycare, now playing nicely.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWi_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/kicked-out-of-day-care-now-playing-nicely) ### [ Kicked Out of Day Care, Now Playing Nicely ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/kicked-out-of-day-care-now-playing-nicely) [ ![Small child's hands cutting a flower out of construction paper. Text: Improved participation in play, fine motor skills, and learning! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeUl_G_3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/five-yr-old-develops-attention-and-fine-motor-skills) ### [ 5-Year-Old Develops Attention and Fine Motor Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/five-yr-old-develops-attention-and-fine-motor-skills) [ ![Therapist and child practicing movements. Text: Life-changing results for all children.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeE_SIBS.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-results-for-children) ### [ Life-Changing Results for Children ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-results-for-children) [ ![Little girls bringing her foot to mouth. text: Bowel training, emotional regulation for 5-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeJo_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bowel-training-emotional-regulation-for-5-year-old-girl) ### [ Bowel Training, Emotional Regulation for 5-Year-Old Girl ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/bowel-training-emotional-regulation-for-5-year-old-girl) [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Loving School for the First Time.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JM_B1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/massive-improvement-in-daily-functioning-for-5-year-old-with-severe-trauma) ### [ Massive Improvement in Daily Functioning for 5-Year-Old with Severe Trauma ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/massive-improvement-in-daily-functioning-for-5-year-old-with-severe-trauma) [ ![ Mom kneeling down and looking into little boys' eyes. Text: Language episodes, focus improves, and aggression decreases.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaEs_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) ### [ Decreased Aggression; Increased Focus and Speech ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) [ ![Fingers of a young person pointing out letters on an alphabet board. Text: 5-year-old boy: Huge gains in letter recognition](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MW_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-huge-gains-in-letter-recognition) ### [ 5-Year-Old Boy: Huge Gains in Letter Recognition ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-huge-gains-in-letter-recognition) [ ![Young girl eating an orange slice. Text: From moderate to minimal assistance with ADLs in 4 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TzAb_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-moderate-to-minimal-assistance-with-adls-in-4-weeks) ### [ From Moderate to Minimal Assistance with ADLs in 4 Weeks ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-moderate-to-minimal-assistance-with-adls-in-4-weeks) [ ![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) [ ![Three young boys chatting and laughing. text: Was barely verbal, now having conversations.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DiJy_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy Goes From Not Responding to Name to Socializing, Talking, Learning, and Playing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) [ ![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) [ ![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) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/preschoolers?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/preschoolers?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/preschoolers?start=30)