Massage promotes relaxation, sleep; reduces pain and decreases feelings of stress and anxiety
But how can massage be used when some touch can be painful for children with ASC?
I use a sensory profiling system to empower both child and parent with the knowledge of what the sense receptors in their body are doing and finding the ‘right’ touch for them – be it deep compression or the lightness of a feather
To start the journey towards sensory integration and calm