Touch Therapy for Autism (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD)
For children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), massage may provide relaxation and assist with stress reduction. Over time, touch therapy may also help the child become more accustomed to tactile stimulation and aid in body awareness. By incorporating touch therapy into daily routines, children with Autism or SPD often experience decreased issues with sleeping.
Research has demonstrated that touch therapy may promote more on-task and social readiness behavior during play, show less erratic behavior, and enhance attentiveness. Touch therapy also adds to sensory integration and assists with regulating gastrointestinal tract issues. This safe, nurturing touch, along with regular sensory integration, is beneficial in reducing inattentiveness, touch aversion, and withdrawal.
I will work closely with you, your child, and health care team to create personalized sessions every time. I will also demonstrate techniques to you that you can provide your child in your daily routines.
Research has demonstrated that touch therapy may promote more on-task and social readiness behavior during play, show less erratic behavior, and enhance attentiveness. Touch therapy also adds to sensory integration and assists with regulating gastrointestinal tract issues. This safe, nurturing touch, along with regular sensory integration, is beneficial in reducing inattentiveness, touch aversion, and withdrawal.
I will work closely with you, your child, and health care team to create personalized sessions every time. I will also demonstrate techniques to you that you can provide your child in your daily routines.
Other benefits may include:
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What to expect
I may not perform touch therapy on your child the first session. I like to make sure we take the time to establish trust, communication, and rapport. I may demonstrate on you, the parent, so your child can observe someone receiving touch therapy. This can also give you the opportunity to experience the techniques and see how they feel and give you more confidence when performing the techniques yourself.
Rate
New client package ~ $180
Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted
- Three 30 minute sessions
- Book for you to keep
- $20 dollar value
Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted
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