Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing

Primitive Reflexes: Foundation for Sensory Processing

Primitive reflexes drive the development of the sensory processing systems, allowing them to function more optimally. In cases of sensory processing disorders, primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements have been successfully used to mature the sensory system, leading to better functioning, self-regulation, and positive emotional states.

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

Pre-teen boy smiling into camera. Text: Improvements in sleep, sensory, play, and more.

4-Yr-Old Boy with ASD: Better Interoception, Speech, Vision, and Focus with Innate Movements

Smiling boy swinging on a swing set. Autism: From running and screaming to happy and smiling.

Autism: From Running and Screaming to Happy and Smiling

Boy throwing a baseball. Text: Improvements with emotional regulation and gross motor skills.

“Tremendous Changes” in Boy with Sensory and Emotional Issues

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!!”

Pre-teen boy looking into distance. Text: 11-Year-Old boy learns to manage behavior.

11-Year-Old Boy Learns to Manage Behavior

Three preteen boys chatting at school. Text: "Now I don't get annoyed by loud things...I'm a normal kid!" Links to case study titled, 11-Year-Old Boy with Sensory and Emotional Challenges is Transformed by Neurodevelopmental and Integrative Movements

11-Year-Old Boy with Sensory and Emotional Challenges is Transformed by Neurodevelopmental and Integrative Movements

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!

Girl holding hands over ears. Text: No more fear response to sounds.

5-Year-Old Gains Sensory Integration and Motor Planning

Young boy waving at camera. Text: Toe Walking Significantly Decreased

6-Year-Old Gains More Foot Function, Better Sensory Integration; Toe Walking Diminishes

Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"

ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas”

Confident girl smiling into camera. Text: Adoption trauma fades away—future is bright!

Adopted Girl with Complex Trauma, Overcomes Fears and Blossoms with Innate Movements

Boy looking at his mom. Text: Boy makes big steps.

After 12 Weeks, Boy Shows Greater Interest in Higher Level Cognitive Tasks

Little boy hugging dad. Text: Autism—7-year-old, "Daddy, I want a hug"

Autism—Huge Improvements in Speech, Sensory, Eye-Contact, and Attention

Mom and son hugging. Text: Movement and play fosters a greater connection

Both Mom and Son Make Progress on Anxiety and Sensory Issues

Young boy riding a bike. Text: Boy rides bike, masters many goals

Boy Rides Bike, Masters Many Goals

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

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

Boy sitting by himself looking out a car or bus window. Text: Boy with ASD shows growth in all areas of school development

Boy with Severe Autism Makes Remarkable Progress in Play, Academics, Speech, Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills

Young girl looking into camera. Text: From defiance to “pleasant willingness” in 4 weeks.

Defiance Greatly Reduced in 8-Year-Old with Anxiety and Sensory Issues

Young girl standing by tree. Text: 4-year-old girl no longer refusing to wear clothes.

Drastic Improvement for Girl with Tantrums, Aggression, and Sensory Issues

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 vacuuming. Text: Boy has no more fear of vacuum noise.

Extreme Sensitivity, Motor Skills, and Social Skills Improve

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

Boy and mom laughing together. Text: Parents and OT are "Blown Away" at fast progress for 7 year old boy.

Head-Slapping and Thumb-Sucking Stop, While Fine and Gross Motor Skills Improve

Smiling boy sculpting with playdoh. Text: "It's like having a different kid."

Highly Anxious 7-Year-Old Separates from Mother, Gains Balance, and Develops Nice Handwriting

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

Young boy climbing a tree. Text: Discharged from OT after three months of rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration!

No More Aggressive Outbursts, Huge Change in 3 Months

Young boy climbing a tree. Text: Discharged from OT after three months of rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration!

No More Meltdowns Over Clothes

Smiling boy. Text: Hypersensitive 4th grader gains calm and focus.

No More Pushing, Pinching, or Fidgeting: Little Boy Gains Pride in Good Behavior


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