# Sleep ## Sleep ## Using Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflexes to Promote Sleep Rhythmic movements and reflex integration can help to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation, leading to better quality [sleep](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=651 "Helping sleep issues with rhythmic movements"). Individuals of all ages have done these movements and reported improvements in: ease of falling asleep, sleeping through the night, and sleeping more deeply. *All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Continuing education course on rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration").* [ ![Young man using cable machine at gym. Text: Greater vestibular stability while working out](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiGa_ANON25.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-man-has-better-balance-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Autistic Man Has Better Balance After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-man-has-better-balance-after-reflex-integration) [ ![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) [ ![Little girl peacefully sleeping. Text: Now sleeping independently.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ClCl_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-help-7-year-old-sleep-through-the-night) ### [ Rhythmic Movements Help 7-Year-Old Sleep Through the Night ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-help-7-year-old-sleep-through-the-night) [ ![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) [ ![Older gentleman smiling into camera. Text: Less stress; better posture, sleep, and mood.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_J_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/primitive-reflex-integration-helps-ot-with-anxiety-and-pain) ### [ Primitive Reflex Integration Helps OT with Anxiety and Pain ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/primitive-reflex-integration-helps-ot-with-anxiety-and-pain) [ ![Young boy on a bike ride with his family. Text: Better transitions and motor skills, less soiling](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MeEl_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting) ### [ Reflex Integration Improves Handwriting, Sleep, and Toileting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-handwriting-sleep-and-toileting) [ ![Woman smiling. Text: Fewer migraines, better mood and confidence](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWe_Self2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Ease Chronic Stress and Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-ease-chronic-stress-and-anxiety) [ ![Smiling boy looking off-camera. Text: Better sleep, less compulsive chewing after reflex integration.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShNa_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-reduce-oral-proprioceptive-seeking) ### [ OT Uses Reflex Integration to Reduce Oral Proprioceptive Seeking ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-reduce-oral-proprioceptive-seeking) [ ![Two senior women smiling and chatting. Text: 68YO woman: from anxiety and overwhelm to "I've got this!"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SuHa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-improve-her-quality-of-life) ### [ Occupational Therapist Uses Reflex Integration to Improve Her Quality of Life ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-uses-reflex-integration-to-improve-her-quality-of-life) [ ![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) [ ![Toddler eating blueberries. Text: Life-changing movements improve eating, sleeping, and communication](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_FaDa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-with-medical-issues-and-global-developmental-delay-benefits-from-rhythmic-movements) ### [ Toddler with Medical Issues and Global Developmental Delay Benefits from Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-with-medical-issues-and-global-developmental-delay-benefits-from-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Parent and young child embracing. Text: Mom has tears of joy, finally bonding with her daughter. Links to a case study showing huge positive changes aftr using neurodevelopmental movements.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SaGl_I.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/healing-blocked-care-in-one-month-4-year-old-girl-opens-to-hugs-and-cuddles) ### [ Healing Blocked Care: In One Month, 4-Year-Old Girl Opens to Hugs and Cuddles ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/healing-blocked-care-in-one-month-4-year-old-girl-opens-to-hugs-and-cuddles) [ ![Little boy looking at parent. Text:2-year-old with ASD now on-track with fine-motor and speech.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaBe_C2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/2-yr-old-with-asd-develops-eye-contact-fine-motor-babbling) ### [ 2-Year-Old with ASD Develops Eye Contact, Fine-Motor Skills, and Babbling ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/2-yr-old-with-asd-develops-eye-contact-fine-motor-babbling) [ ![A group of girls laughing a chatting: Text From introvert to social butterfly--13-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NaRo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-introvert-to-social-butterfly-13-yr-old-girl) ### [ From Introvert to Social Butterfly-13 Yr Old Girl ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-introvert-to-social-butterfly-13-yr-old-girl) [ ![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) [ ![Teen girl studying. Text: No more IEP in math!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DL_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-iep-in-math-for-6th-grade-girl) ### [ No More IEP in Math for 6th-Grade Girl! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/no-more-iep-in-math-for-6th-grade-girl) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Young man with a back pack. Text: Confidence for college.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ThWi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-reduces-anxiety-and-improves-sleep-focus-and-academic-performance) ### [ Young Man Reduces Anxiety and Improves Sleep, Focus, and Academic Performance ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-reduces-anxiety-and-improves-sleep-focus-and-academic-performance) [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) ### [ ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) [ ![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 girl looking into camera. Text: ADHD & Anxiety: Therapist Helps Girl with "Missing Piece"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_H.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/10-yr-old-girl-with-anxiety-and-adhd-gains-calm-confidence-and-focus) ### [ 10-Yr-Old Girl with Anxiety and ADHD: Gains Calm, Confidence, and Focus ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/10-yr-old-girl-with-anxiety-and-adhd-gains-calm-confidence-and-focus) [ ![Pre-teen boy smiling into camera. Text: Improvements in sleep, sensory, play, and more.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_Z.webp) ](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 reading for fun. Text: Boy with PDD — Finally "Being Seen for the Bright Boy that He Is!""](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BL_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-pdd-can-now-focus-and-learn-teachers-and-parents-are-amazed) ### [ Boy with PDD Can Now Focus and Learn; Teachers and Parents Are Amazed ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-pdd-can-now-focus-and-learn-teachers-and-parents-are-amazed) [ ![Smiling boy sculpting with playdoh. Text: "It's like having a different kid."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ANON_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/highly-anxious-7-year-old-separates-from-mother-gains-balance-and-develops-nice-handwriting) ### [ Highly Anxious 7-Year-Old Separates from Mother, Gains Balance, and Develops Nice Handwriting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/highly-anxious-7-year-old-separates-from-mother-gains-balance-and-develops-nice-handwriting) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Smiling man holding book. Text: Man improves handwriting, reading, and speech.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_GlOr_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-concentration-less-stuttering-and-college-plans) ### [ Better Concentration, Less Stuttering, and College Plans ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-concentration-less-stuttering-and-college-plans) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: Poor behavior ends, trauma heals.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MR_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-trauma-makes-so-much-progress-in-school) ### [ Boy with trauma makes so much progress in school! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-trauma-makes-so-much-progress-in-school) [ ![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.webp) ](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) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sleep?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sleep?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/sleep?start=30)