Neurodevelopmental movements—including Innate Rhythmic Movements and primitive reflex integration activities—are unmatched in their ability to promote deep and lasting change in the nervous system. They are tremendously effective for:
Regulating the brainstem
Reducing fight, flight, and freeze states
Promoting executive functioning and self-regulation skills
For these reasons, neurodevelopmental movements have a promising role to play in addressing mental health challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavioral disorders, and trauma. Get supporting research and find out how therapists are using neurodevelopmental movements to improve mental health outcomes.
