--- title: "Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - Social-Emotional Regulation" description: "Case studies on children, teens, and adults with wide-ranging social, behavioral, and regulation challenges who benefited from neurodevelopmental movements." url: "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=60" date: "2026-07-04T12:22:56+00:00" language: "en-US" --- # 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").* [ ![Young girl eating an orange slice. Text: From moderate to minimal assistance with ADLs in 4 weeks!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TzAb_N.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-moderate-to-minimal-assistance-with-adls-in-4-weeks) ### [ From Moderate to Minimal Assistance with ADLs in 4 Weeks ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/from-moderate-to-minimal-assistance-with-adls-in-4-weeks) [ ![Mom and son hugging. Text: Boy stops stealing, gains impulse control](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SS_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/impulse-control-focus-and-emotional-regulation-all-improve) ### [ Impulse Control, Focus, and Emotional Regulation All Improve! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/impulse-control-focus-and-emotional-regulation-all-improve) [ ![Boy using sidewalk chalk. Text: 4-year-old boy: Hyperactivity, compulsive chewing, meltdowns. Gone!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeKn_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-hyperactivity-compulsive-chewing-meltdowns-gone) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy: Hyperactivity, Compulsive Chewing, Meltdowns. Gone! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-yr-old-boy-hyperactivity-compulsive-chewing-meltdowns-gone) [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.png) ](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) [ ![Boy and mom laughing together. Text: Parents and OT are "Blown Away" at fast progress for 7 year old boy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NaGr_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/head-slapping-and-thumb-sucking-stop-while-fine-and-gross-motor-skills-improve) ### [ Head-Slapping and Thumb-Sucking Stop, While Fine and Gross Motor Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/head-slapping-and-thumb-sucking-stop-while-fine-and-gross-motor-skills-improve) [ ![Grandmother and granddaughter working together on a tablet. Text: From socially awkward to making friends—8 year old girl](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AW_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-girl-born-anew-develops-social-and-verbal-skills) ### [ 8-Year-Old Girl "Born Anew" — Develops Social and Verbal Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8-year-old-girl-born-anew-develops-social-and-verbal-skills) [ ![Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnLa_A.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills) ### [ 5-Year-Old with Autism: Was Crying and Screaming with Challenges, Now Eager to Try New Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. text: 13 year old boy with ASD: Mom sees huge improvements in 14 weeks. ](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LT_S.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-with-asd-and-spd-more-regulation-more-speech-more-stamina-more-fun) ### [ Young Teen with ASD and SPD: More Regulation, More Speech, More Stamina, More Fun ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-with-asd-and-spd-more-regulation-more-speech-more-stamina-more-fun) [ ![Mom and daughter doing stretches together. Text: Mom Sees "Huge Improvements in 6 months"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LT_ANON.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/12-yr-old-girl-with-dyspraxia-boosts-coordination-and-sports-ability) ### [ 12-Yr-Old Girl with Dyspraxia Boosts Coordination and Sports Ability ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/12-yr-old-girl-with-dyspraxia-boosts-coordination-and-sports-ability) [ ![Smiling girl looking into camera. Text: ADHD & Anxiety: Therapist Helps Girl with "Missing Piece"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LW_H.png) ](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) [ ![Smiling boy. Text: Boy can now write, is discharged from OT.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiVa_B.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-symptoms-gains-emotional-regulation-focus-great-improvements-at-school) ### [ Boy with ADHD Symptoms Gains Emotional Regulation, Focus, Great Improvements at School ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-symptoms-gains-emotional-regulation-focus-great-improvements-at-school) [ ![7-year-old big brother hugging younger sibling. Text: From RAD to playing with siblings.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiVa_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-and-ot-see-great-accomplishments-for-boy-with-severe-trauma) ### [ Mother and OT See Great Accomplishments for Boy with Severe Trauma ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-and-ot-see-great-accomplishments-for-boy-with-severe-trauma) [ ![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 working with hands. Text: Toddler Develops Eye Contact, Tolerance for Touch, Attention](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ErCa_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-only-6-weeks-boy-with-constant-movement-becomes-much-calmer-and-can-sit-to-play-with-toys) ### [ In Only 6 Weeks, Boy with Constant Movement Becomes Much Calmer and Can Sit to Play with Toys ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/in-only-6-weeks-boy-with-constant-movement-becomes-much-calmer-and-can-sit-to-play-with-toys) [ ![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) [ ![Boy jogging away from camera. Text: Parents are Delighted in Son's Progress with Body.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_L.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) ### [ OT Focuses on Reflex Foundation, Builds Focus, Strength, Self-Regulation, Pencil Grip ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) [ ![Brother and sister reading together. Text: Better attention, reading, writing, and spelling. Links to a case study titled, "OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BrDa_C.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy) ### [ OT “Filled with Gratitude and Excitement”; Sees Profound Results for 6-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-filled-with-gratitude-and-excitement-sees-profound-results-for-6-yr-old-boy) [ ![Girl in a wheelchair holding hands with a caregiver. Text: ADL and fine motor gains for 13-year-old with CP.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeSh_K2.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-girl-with-cerebral-palsy-gains-more-independence-and-confidence) ### [ Young Teen Girl with Cerebral Palsy Gains More Independence and Confidence ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-girl-with-cerebral-palsy-gains-more-independence-and-confidence) [ ![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) [ ![Confident girl smiling into camera. Text: Adoption trauma fades away—future is bright!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_WS_G.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adopted-girl-with-complex-trauma-overcomes-fears-and-blossoms-with-innate-movements) ### [ Adopted Girl with Complex Trauma Overcomes Fears and Blossoms with Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adopted-girl-with-complex-trauma-overcomes-fears-and-blossoms-with-innate-movements) [ ![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) [ ![Boy resting on mat. Text: 14-year-old boy with ADHD: Lasting results in focus and calming.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaBe_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/focus-and-calm-improve-homework-learning-and-daily-tasks-for-teen) ### [ Focus and Calm Improve Homework, Learning, and Daily Tasks for Teen ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/focus-and-calm-improve-homework-learning-and-daily-tasks-for-teen) [ ![Happy boy on mat with outstretched arms. Text: Anger and Depression Gone, 12-year-old Boy](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MF_J.jpg) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/emotions-behaviors-and-relationships-improve-for-pre-teen-boy) ### [ Emotions, Behaviors, and Relationships Improve for Pre-Teen Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/emotions-behaviors-and-relationships-improve-for-pre-teen-boy) [ ![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 drawings showing improvement in fine motor skills. Text: Girl with Chiari Disorder now sleeping, laughing, listening, speaking](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Before_And_After_Gallery/BandA_GALL_MaCi_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/daughter-is-now-sleeping-laughing-listening-speaking-and-making-eye-contact) ### [ Daughter Is Now Sleeping, Laughing, Listening, Speaking, and Making Eye Contact ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/daughter-is-now-sleeping-laughing-listening-speaking-and-making-eye-contact) [ ![Happy boy riding bike. Text: Explosive anger resolves, no longer prisoners to meltdowns.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LaM_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/explosive-anger-resolves-no-longer-prisoners-to-meltdowns) ### [ Explosive Anger Resolves, No Longer Prisoners to Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/explosive-anger-resolves-no-longer-prisoners-to-meltdowns) [ ![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) [ ![Man with arms flung open to the sun. Text: PT helps adult son overcome trauma and depression.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_M.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes) ### [ PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety: Astonishing Changes ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ptsd-adhd-depression-anxiety-astonishing-changes) [ ![https://stg.moveplaythrive.com/case-studies/anger-and-depression-gone-12-year-old-boy](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnPr_J.png) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-traumatic-past-man-uses-innate-movements-transforms-anxiety-to-joy) ### [ After Traumatic Past, Man Uses Innate Movements, Transforms Anxiety to Joy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/after-traumatic-past-man-uses-innate-movements-transforms-anxiety-to-joy) Page 3 of 4 - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=30) - [ 1 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation) - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=30) - 3 - [ 4 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=90) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=90) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation?start=90) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Case Studies", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Social-Emotional Regulation", "item": "https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/social-emotional-regulation" } ] } ```