# Program Methodology: What Makes the Brain and Sensory Foundations Program Unique?

![Mother and daughter laying prone on the floor, pressing their hands against each other with their heads lifted.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/Blog_Categories_Articles/MoroForInsightsCategory1.webp)

Awareness about the importance of primitive reflexes is growing, and approaches to addressing neurodevelopmental challenges vary widely. Here you will find articles detailing why professionals and parents embrace the [Brain and Sensory Foundations program](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Continuing Education in primitive reflex integration and neurodevelopmental movements"), and why this holistic combination of activities can integrate primitive reflexes while also enhancing play, connection, stress-release, and goal achievement.

 [ ![10-year-old boy on the ground being tickled.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/INSIGHTS%20-%20Tickle.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique/why-tickling-is-not-funny)

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 ##  [ Why Tickling is NOT Funny ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique/why-tickling-is-not-funny)

   July 07, 2026

- [ Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/anxiety-blog)
- [ First Level course ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/first-level-course-blog)

## And What to Do Instead That Is MUCH Better

*When my children were young, I would occasionally tickle them but I felt uncomfortable with it, even when our youngest child would ask for it. Once I learned more about why tickling is problematic, I stopped tickling completely—and did something else that fostered true joy and connection.*

 [ Read more: Why Tickling is NOT Funny ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique/why-tickling-is-not-funny)

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 ##  [ Enhancing Goal Attainment with the 5-Step Balance Process ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique/enhancing-goal-attainment-with-the-5-step-balance-process-2)

   April 27, 2026

- [ Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/anxiety-blog)
- [ Behavior Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/behavior-issues-blog)
- [ Learning Challenges ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/learning-challenges-blog)
- [ First Level course ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/first-level-course-blog)
- [ 5-Step Balance Process ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/5-step-balance-process-blog)

## Remove Blocks to Achievement and Boost Primitive Reflex Integration

*Have you ever wanted to do something but felt blocked in starting it, or unable to follow it through to the end? Accomplishing meaningful goals is easy for some, but much more intimidating for others.*

 [ Read more: Enhancing Goal Attainment with the 5-Step Balance Process ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique/enhancing-goal-attainment-with-the-5-step-balance-process-2)