# 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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=650 "Explore the sensory-anxiety connection"), 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](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Training in rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration").* [ ![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) [ ![Mom explaining a wooden toy to child. Text: 19-month-old boy shows global gains](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDu_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-improve-autistic-toddlers-behavior-sleep-and-regulation) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Improve Autistic Toddler’s Behavior, Sleep, and Regulation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-improve-autistic-toddlers-behavior-sleep-and-regulation) [ ![Young adult man biting his nails. Text: Goal-setting tool helps young man shed life-long anxious habit—in one month!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDu_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/nail-biting-stops-after-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Nail Biting Stops after Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/nail-biting-stops-after-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![Preteen girl casually hanging out with friends. Text: No more headaches or need to chatter constantly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CrMi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) ### [ Reflex Integration Boosts Social Skills, Coordination, and Self-Regulation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) [ ![Two kindergarteners sitting together talking. Text: No more need for speech therapy!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaEs_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-overcomes-selective-mutism-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Preschooler Overcomes Selective Mutism with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-overcomes-selective-mutism-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Boy focused on homework. Text: No more handwriting fatigue.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NiLe_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/7-year-old-integrates-reflexes-and-becomes-proud-of-handwriting) ### [ 7-Year-Old Integrates Reflexes and Becomes Proud of Handwriting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/7-year-old-integrates-reflexes-and-becomes-proud-of-handwriting) [ ![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) [ ![Little boy with Down's Syndrom laughing. Text: Calmer and more engaged in life.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWe_M2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-down-syndrome-benefits-from-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Boy with Down Syndrome Benefits from Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-down-syndrome-benefits-from-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![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) [ ![Young boy climbing a tree. Text: Discharged from OT after three months of rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeJo_A1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-meltdowns-over-clothes) ### [ No More Meltdowns Over Clothes ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-meltdowns-over-clothes) [ ![Young boy climbing a tree. Text: Discharged from OT after three months of rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmHu_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-aggressive-outbursts-huge-change-in-3-months) ### [ No More Aggressive Outbursts, Huge Change in 3 Months ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-aggressive-outbursts-huge-change-in-3-months) [ ![Little boy hugging dad. Text: Autism—7-year-old, "Daddy, I want a hug"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeBo_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-huge-improvements-in-speech-sensory-eye-contact-and-attention) ### [ Autism—Huge Improvements in Speech, Sensory, Eye Contact, and Attention ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autism-huge-improvements-in-speech-sensory-eye-contact-and-attention) [ ![Boy throwing a baseball. Text: Improvements with emotional regulation and gross motor skills.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SP_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/tremendous-changes-in-boy-with-sensory-and-emotional-issues) ### [ “Tremendous Changes” in Boy with Sensory and Emotional Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/tremendous-changes-in-boy-with-sensory-and-emotional-issues) [ ![Young boy and his mother working with a speech therapist. Text: Help for speech, fine-motor, potty training, sensory, and behavior issues.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AH_O1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/slp-amazed-he-is-now-speaking-in-sentences) ### [ SLP Amazed: "He Is Now Speaking in Sentences" ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/slp-amazed-he-is-now-speaking-in-sentences) [ ![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](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SuLe_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/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 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/11-year-old-boy-with-sensory-and-emotional-challenges-is-transformed-by-neurodevelopmental-and-integrative-movements) [ ![Two girls in scouting uniforms chatting in a text. Text: From violent meltdowns to calm, happy, and communicative.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AMSe_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-with-selective-mutism-is-transformed-by-rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Young Girl with Selective Mutism Is Transformed by Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-with-selective-mutism-is-transformed-by-rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![Mom and son hugging. Text: Movement and play fosters a greater connection](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LN_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/both-mom-and-son-make-progress-on-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) ### [ Both Mom and Son Make Progress on Anxiety and Sensory Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/both-mom-and-son-make-progress-on-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) [ ![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) [ ![Two women chatting on a couch. Text: 22-year-old overcomes social anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JuSe02_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-woman-with-social-anxiety-and-sensory-issues-begins-serving-others) ### [ Young Woman with Social Anxiety and Sensory Issues Begins Serving Others ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-woman-with-social-anxiety-and-sensory-issues-begins-serving-others) [ ![Young boy waving at camera. Text: Toe Walking Significantly Decreased](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JuSe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-year-old-gains-more-foot-function-better-sensory-integration-toe-walking-diminishes) ### [ 6-Year-Old Gains More Foot Function, Better Sensory Integration; Toe Walking Diminishes ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/6-year-old-gains-more-foot-function-better-sensory-integration-toe-walking-diminishes) [ ![Young girl looking into camera. Text: From defiance to “pleasant willingness” in 4 weeks.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaDa02.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/defiance-greatly-reduced-in-8-year-old-with-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) ### [ Defiance Greatly Reduced in 8-Year-Old with Anxiety and Sensory Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/defiance-greatly-reduced-in-8-year-old-with-anxiety-and-sensory-issues) [ ![Girl on grass, laughing. Text: Spin and giggle - No motion sickness!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmA_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-motion-sickness-gone) ### [ Severe Motion Sickness Gone ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-motion-sickness-gone) [ ![Little boy smiling into camera. Text: No longer overwhelmed](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CW_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/previous-behaviours-are-barely-evident) ### [ Previous Behaviours Are Barely Evident ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/previous-behaviours-are-barely-evident) [ ![Boy looking at his mom. Text: Boy makes big steps.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CS_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-12-weeks-boy-shows-greater-interest-in-higher-level-cognitive-tasks) ### [ After 12 Weeks, Boy Shows Greater Interest in Higher Level Cognitive Tasks ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-12-weeks-boy-shows-greater-interest-in-higher-level-cognitive-tasks) [ ![Young boy riding a bike. Text: Boy rides bike, masters many goals](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnBo_K.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-rides-bike-masters-many-goals) ### [ Boy Rides Bike, Masters Many Goals ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-rides-bike-masters-many-goals) [ ![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 vacuuming. Text: Boy has no more fear of vacuum noise.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeDa_F.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve) ### [ Extreme Sensitivity, Motor Skills, and Social Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve) [ ![ Teen girl. Text: Teen girl, phobias and sensitivities diminish](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeDa_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teens-phobias-diminish-after-summer-of-rhythmic-movement) ### [ Teen's Phobias Diminish After Summer of Rhythmic Movement ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teens-phobias-diminish-after-summer-of-rhythmic-movement) Page 1 of 3 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sensory-processing?start=30) - [ 3 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sensory-processing?start=60) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sensory-processing?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sensory-processing?start=60)