# Social-Emotional Regulation ## Social-Emotional Regulation ## Reflex Integration and Rhythmic Movements for Social-Emotional Regulation Parents and therapists have seen remarkable changes in the social-emotional regulation of children and adults after using rhythmic movements and reflex integration techniques. Improvements have been seen with: mood swings, [depression](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=640 "How neurodevelopmental movement can impact depression"), tantrums, [anxiety](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=634 "The sensory-anxiety connection and how rhythmic movements can help"), aggression, injurious behaviors, quality of social interactions, and much more. *All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Rhythmic movement and primitive reflex integration training").* [ ![Smiling boy writing. 8-year-old: better legibility, no longer avoids writing tasks](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaSz_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-reflex-integration) ### [ Boy with ADHD Benefits from Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Smiling young girl reading a book in class. Text: In 6 weeks, girl goes from avoiding reading to enjoying it.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ClCl_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reading-writing-and-regulation-improve-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Reading, Writing, and Regulation Improve with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reading-writing-and-regulation-improve-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Preteen boy happily running. Text: After reflex integration, boy says: "I feel like I can run forever"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CrMi_A3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-preteen-with-low-muscle-tone) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps Preteen with Low Muscle Tone ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-preteen-with-low-muscle-tone) [ ![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) [ ![Senior man playing piano. Text: Elderly stroke victim no longer wheelchair-bound.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JoMa_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/stroke-patient-can-walk-after-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Stroke Patient Can Walk After Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/stroke-patient-can-walk-after-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Two boys chatting while walking down a school hallway. Text: 10-year-old overcomes extreme social anxiety, stuns OT](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SP_EE.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-unfreezes-with-reflex-integration-now-converses) ### [ Autistic Boy Unfreezes with Reflex Integration, Now Converses ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-boy-unfreezes-with-reflex-integration-now-converses) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Teen girl communication via an assistive device. Text: Less hair pulling, more communication and ADL independence.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChRe_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-teen-calmer-and-happier-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Autistic Teen Calmer and Happier after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-teen-calmer-and-happier-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Boy with a backpack smiling. Text: School becomes easier and more enjoyable after neurodevelopmental movements](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeSb_LY%201%201.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-learning-motor-planning-and-more) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps with Learning, Motor Planning, and More ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-learning-motor-planning-and-more) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Family of 5 working in a garden. Text: Greater calm and ease with daily tasks and family interactions](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SmMa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-finds-neurodevelopmental-movements-beneficial-for-anxiety) ### [ OT Finds Neurodevelopmental Movements Beneficial for Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-finds-neurodevelopmental-movements-beneficial-for-anxiety) [ ![Three teen girls chatting in a school hallway. Text: Social anxiety turnarounf for 12-year-old girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChSi_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-leads-to-eye-contact-and-socializing) ### [ Reflex Integration Leads to Eye Contact and Socializing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-leads-to-eye-contact-and-socializing) [ ![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) [ ![Young boy catching ball. Text: Boy can now throw with peers.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmKe_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-achieves-ball-skills-after-reflex-integration) ### [ 8-Year-Old Achieves Ball Skills After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-achieves-ball-skills-after-reflex-integration) [ ![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) [ ![Bare feet walking in the grass. Text: No more leg braces! Toe-walking resolved.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS%20-%20AH_A%201.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/chronic-toe-walking-resolves-emotional-regulation-improves) ### [ Chronic Toe Walking Resolves, Emotional Regulation Improves ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/chronic-toe-walking-resolves-emotional-regulation-improves) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: Boy with ADHD now socializing and testing at grade level. Links to case study.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BeDo_A3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) ### [ Boy with ADHD and OCD: No Longer “That Different Kid” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) [ ![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) Page 1 of 4 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=30) - [ 3 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=60) - [ 4 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=90) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=90)