#  Sonia's Insights Blog - Posts by Tag

##  Rhythmic Movements

# Rhythmic Movements

[Innate rhythmic movements](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=273&catid=21&Itemid=514 "The importance of innate rhythmic movements") are vital to the development of the brain and the sensory-motor systems in infancy and beyond. These special movements integrate primitive reflexes, promote relaxation and sleep, release muscle tension, and mature the brain, body, and sensory systems for optimal functioning.

    [ ![Black and white photo of boy slumped face-down on his desk. obviously exhausted.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/INSIGHTS_Deficits_6.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence/kids-do-not-grow-out-of-deficits)

###  [ Kids Do NOT Grow Out of Deficits ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence/kids-do-not-grow-out-of-deficits)

   [ ![Black and white photo of a young man standing as a train passes by behind him. Text: Dr. Blomberg "ADHD Diagnosis Cancelled"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_ADHD.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/doctors-1-solution-for-adhd)

###  [ Doctor's #1 Solution for ADHD ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/doctors-1-solution-for-adhd)

   [ ![List of conditions that can be addressed using primitive reflex integration. Text: Anxiety, Developmental Delay, Motions sickness, Handwriting, Learnin Challenges, ADHD, Hyperactivity, Depression, Bedwetting, Baldder & Bowel, etc.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/SensoryReflexes21.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/sensory-or-reflexes-two-sides-of-the-same-issue)

###  [ Sensory or Reflexes? Two Sides of the Same Issue ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/sensory-or-reflexes-two-sides-of-the-same-issue)

   [ ![Therapist demonstrating rhythmic movements](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_RM2b.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence/new-research-validates-rhythmic-movements)

###  [ New Research Validates Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence/new-research-validates-rhythmic-movements)

   [ ![Baby laying on the floor in prone with head and chest raised, looking into the distance](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Tummy.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/rethinking-tummy-time-2)

###  [ Rethinking Tummy Time ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/rethinking-tummy-time-2)

   [ ![Mother holding crying child sitting at the table](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Meltdowns.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/how-to-tame-meltdowns-and-manage-transitions)

###  [ How to Tame Meltdowns and Manage Transitions ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/how-to-tame-meltdowns-and-manage-transitions)

   [ ![Baby on all fours on the kitchen floor preparing to crawl](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Crawling.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/crawling-a-milestone-worth-meeting)

###  [ Crawling: A Milestone Worth Meeting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/crawling-a-milestone-worth-meeting)