---
title: "Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - Preschoolers"
description: "Toddlers to 5-year-olds increased regulation, fine-motor skills, and sensory integration with reflex integration and rhythmic movements in these case studies."
url: "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/preschoolers?start=30"
date: "2026-07-04T12:17:55+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  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").*

    [ ![Pre-teen boy smiling into camera. Text: Improvements in sleep, sensory, play, and more.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_Z.png) ](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)

   [ ![Boy calmly doing schoolwork. Text: From severe meltdowns to self-regulation](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BF_B.png) ](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)

   [ ![Boy joyfully tossing autumn leaves. Text: Decreased self-stim and aggression in 3 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_G.png) ](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)

   [ ![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.png) ](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)

   [ ![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.png) ](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)

   [ ![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.png) ](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.png) ](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)

   [ ![Little girl concentrating on building blocks. Text: Extreme anxiety, hypersensitivity vanish, 5-year-old girl with birth trauma.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeKn_S.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-alleviates-hypersensitivities-and-anxiety)

###  [ Reflex Integration Alleviates Hypersensitivities and Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-alleviates-hypersensitivities-and-anxiety)

   [ ![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.png) ](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.png) ](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)

   [ ![Before-and-After photos of drawings showing fine-motor improvement. Text: OT helps son transform with joyful movements.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NeSt_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschool-boy-gains-focus-sensory-regulation-fine-motor-and-confidence)

###  [ Preschool Boy Gains Focus, Sensory Regulation, Fine-Motor, and Confidence ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschool-boy-gains-focus-sensory-regulation-fine-motor-and-confidence)

   [ ![Helpful girl drying dishes. Text: Relief from meltdowns and anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeDu_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning)

###  [ Young Girl Develops Emotional Regulation; Improves Handwriting, Motor Skills, and Learning ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning)

   [ ![Sleeping boy. Text: Anxious 3YO now calm, healthy, and sleeping.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeDu_T.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mom-gets-relief-overly-clingy-anxious-toddler-transforms-with-innate-movements)

###  [ Mom Gets Relief; Overly Clingy, Anxious Toddler Transforms with Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mom-gets-relief-overly-clingy-anxious-toddler-transforms-with-innate-movements)

   [ ![Young boy playing with Legos. Text: Video—Delayed toddler makes huge gains.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_YoBa_G.png) ](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)

   [ ![Giggling boy cuddling with mom. Text: Fine-motor improves to age-expected level.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KrFu_M.png) ](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.png) ](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.png) ](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.png) ](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)

   [ ![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.png) ](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)

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