# Speech ## Speech ## Can Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflexes Help with Speech Development? To produce speech requires a set of sensory-motor skills that depend on rhythmic movements, primitive reflexes, and postural reflexes to reach full maturity. Find out more about why these innate movements can help with [speech challenges](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=652 "How primitive reflex integration can support speech development"). [See this dedicated info-page for SLP professionals](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=506 "Info for SLPs"). From the case studies here, we see that tremendous gains in the amount and quality of speech are associated with doing neurodevelopmental movements. Best of all, these movements have global effects. Gains in speech go hand-in-hand with many other positive changes. *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").* [ ![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) [ ![Toddler boy picking up a stick outside in a feild. Text: Development takes off in every category.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JaCa_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/delayed-toddler-flourishes-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Delayed Toddler Flourishes with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/delayed-toddler-flourishes-with-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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Boy writing while conversing with teacher. Text: Big changes in speech and handwriting.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TiPa_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/stuttering-decreases-handwriting-improves-after-innate-movements) ### [ Stuttering Decreases, Handwriting Improves After Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/stuttering-decreases-handwriting-improves-after-innate-movements) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![Young girl clinging to mother's leg. Text: From shy and scared to talkative and confident.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaRo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) ### [ Preschooler Improves Social Skills and Reaches Gross Motor Goals with Primitive Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-improves-social-skills-and-reaches-gross-motor-goals-with-primitive-reflex-integration) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![ Before and after illustration showing drawing improvements. Text: Now also reading aloud in class!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NinGa_SM.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-for-an-entire-class-reading-speech-handwriting-and-more) ### [ Improvements for an Entire Class—Reading, Speech, Handwriting, and More! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-for-an-entire-class-reading-speech-handwriting-and-more) [ ![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) [ ![Boy playing with building blocks. Text: Achieving goals and progressing rapidly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ElCa_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/four-year-old-boy-with-difficulties-performing-basic-daily-tasks-such-as-self-feeding-is-now-achieving-goals-after-three-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy with Difficulties Performing Basic Daily Tasks Such as Self-Feeding Is Now Achieving Goals after Three Weeks of Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/four-year-old-boy-with-difficulties-performing-basic-daily-tasks-such-as-self-feeding-is-now-achieving-goals-after-three-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Young man walking down the street. Text: Conversed with Doctor for the First Time Ever](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ShBr_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-with-down-syndrome-and-autism-has-new-abilities-after-six-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) ### [ Young Man with Down Syndrome and Autism Has New Abilities after 6 Weeks of Rhythmic Movements. ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-man-with-down-syndrome-and-autism-has-new-abilities-after-six-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Boy looking into camera. Text: Boy stops drooling, begins speaking, enjoying play with peers.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_RaG_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-stops-drooling-begins-speaking-enjoys-playing-with-peers) ### [ Boy Stops Drooling, Begins Speaking, Enjoys Playing with Peers ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-stops-drooling-begins-speaking-enjoys-playing-with-peers) [ ![ Boy in ball pit. Text: Preschooler now loves to play.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaDe_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-wary-of-play-now-loves-to-go-into-the-ball-pit-and-on-the-swing) ### [ Preschooler Wary of Play, Now Loves to Go into the Ball Pit and on the Swing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/preschooler-wary-of-play-now-loves-to-go-into-the-ball-pit-and-on-the-swing) [ ![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) [ ![Mom looking at smiling daughter. Text: Mom sees big changes.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TW_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-goes-from-stuttering-and-difficulty-focusing-to-clearer-thoughts-and-fluent-speech) ### [ Girl Goes From Stuttering and Difficulty Focusing to Clearer Thoughts and Fluent Speech ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/girl-goes-from-stuttering-and-difficulty-focusing-to-clearer-thoughts-and-fluent-speech) [ ![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) [ ![Boy sitting by himself looking out a car or bus window. Text: Boy with ASD shows growth in all areas of school development](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JM_B2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-severe-autism-makes-remarkable-progress-in-play-academics-speech-gross-motor-and-fine-motor-skills) ### [ Boy with Severe Autism Makes Remarkable Progress in Play, Academics, Speech, Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-severe-autism-makes-remarkable-progress-in-play-academics-speech-gross-motor-and-fine-motor-skills) [ ![ Mom kneeling down and looking into little boys' eyes. Text: Language episodes, focus improves, and aggression decreases.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaEs_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) ### [ Decreased Aggression; Increased Focus and Speech ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/decreased-aggression-increased-focus-and-speech) [ ![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.webp) ](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) [ ![Girl and mother giggling. Text: Autism—Better eye contact, play, speech & motor skills](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeDa_M.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-girl-meets-a-3-year-physical-therapy-goal-after-doing-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Autistic Girl Meets a 3-Year Physical Therapy Goal After Doing Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-girl-meets-a-3-year-physical-therapy-goal-after-doing-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![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) [ ![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.webp) ](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) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/speech?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/speech?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/speech?start=30)