# Teens & Adults ## Teens & Adults ## Helping Teens and Adults Thrive with Primitive Reflexes and Rhythmic Movements Primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movements can be beneficial for reducing stress and optimizing performance—helping teens and adults thrive. See case studies here showing positive changes in areas such as: anxiety, academic challenges, [physical pain](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=647 "Freedom from pain with rhythmic movements and reflex integration"), social confidence, public speaking, [goal-setting](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=755 "Supporting goals with the 5-Step Balance Process"), and more. *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 primitive reflex integration and innate rhythmic movements").* [ ![Physical therapist working with a client's arm and shoulder. Text: 40-year-old no longer feels defeated in physical therapy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CEDO_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain) ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements Provide Relief from Chronic Pain ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/neurodevelopmental-movements-provide-relief-from-chronic-pain) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![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) [ ![ 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) [ ![Foot reflex integration. Text: Restoring foot function, pain relief, relaxation](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SuKr_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/restoring-foot-function-pain-relief-relaxation) ### [ Restoring Foot Function, Pain Relief, Relaxation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/restoring-foot-function-pain-relief-relaxation) [ ![Woman and and therapist practicing movements. Text: Back pain relief for Mom.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CD_SELF.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/back-pain-relief-for-mom) ### [ Back Pain Relief for Mom ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/back-pain-relief-for-mom) [ ![Movement therapy. Text: Sport performance boosted by reflex integration.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LH_SELF.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/sports-performance-boosted-by-reflex-integration) ### [ Sports Performance Boosted by Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/sports-performance-boosted-by-reflex-integration) [ ![Woman happily sitting in a car passenger seat. Text: No more motion sickness](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LH_SELF2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/car-sickness-disappears-after-doing-rhythmic-movements) ### [ Car Sickness Disappears after doing Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/car-sickness-disappears-after-doing-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Teenaged boy looking at camera. Text: Made gains not seen in years of therapy.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KLM_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-boy-with-severe-toe-walking-sees-extreme-improvement) ### [ Teen Boy With Severe Toe Walking Sees Extreme Improvement ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-boy-with-severe-toe-walking-sees-extreme-improvement) [ ![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) [ ![Teenaged girl resting her chin in her hand. Text: 17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KaMi_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/17-year-old-shy-and-scared-now-courageous-and-helpful) ### [ 17-Year-Old, Shy and Scared, Now Courageous and Helpful ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/17-year-old-shy-and-scared-now-courageous-and-helpful) [ ![Older gentleman walking in woods. Text" 67-year-old man makes huge gains in balance, cognition, pain relief.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeHe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) ### [ Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for Senior Man ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) [ ![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) [ ![Woman walking. Text: Huge Success with Pain Reduction.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CHL_SELF.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-is-in-awe-of-what-simple-movements-can-do) ### [ Mother is in Awe of what Simple Movements Can Do ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mother-is-in-awe-of-what-simple-movements-can-do) [ ![Woman Confidently chatting with a group. Text: Woman with ASD Overcomes Social Anxiety](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AdRI_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-in-groups-now-comfortable-at-social-gatherings) ### [ Severe Anxiety in Groups, Now Comfortable at Social Gatherings ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-in-groups-now-comfortable-at-social-gatherings) [ ![Boy practicing martial arts. Caption: Parent report major changes in teen son.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy) ### [ Huge Improvements in Focus, Balance, Handwriting, and Organization for 13-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy) [ ![Boy taking notes in class. Text: OT helps teen son develop improved posture, reading, and writing.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ArGa_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-finds-neuro-movements-effective-is-doing-them-on-his-own-now) ### [ Young Teen Finds Neuro-Movements Effective; Is Doing Them on His Own Now ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-teen-finds-neuro-movements-effective-is-doing-them-on-his-own-now) [ ![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 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.webp) ](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) [ ![Woman relaxing at the side of a lake. text: OT's posture, strength, and sensory issues improve.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NeSt_N.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pediatric-therapist-happy-with-results-and-very-excited-about-this-course) ### [ Pediatric Therapist: “Happy with Results and Very Excited about This Course” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pediatric-therapist-happy-with-results-and-very-excited-about-this-course) [ ![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.webp) ](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) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/teens-and-adults?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/teens-and-adults?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/teens-and-adults?start=30)