"CranioSacral Therapy(CST) has been proved to be one of the helpful alternative therapy for autistic children. It uses gentle hands-on touch to decease counteract stress and strain on central nervous system. This CST Therapy must be administered by trained experts, like chiropractors, massage therapists, or physical therapists.
Cranial Osteopathy was developed at the beginning of the 20th century by Dr. William Garner Sutherland, an osteopathic physician, who founded himself in the year of 1872. The Cranial Therapy was not accepted by people for 40 years until some highly sensitive computerised medical diagnostic equipment confirmed that Dr. William Garner Sutherland has been right.
The Therapy is based on the idea that the entire nervous system of human body is in constant rhythmic motion, once some of the movements are restricted, symptoms like headaches or depression would raise. While working with an kid with autism, the initial focus often is on the cranium to locate an area that has the greatest motion response to the Craniosacral rhythm. Delicate release and pumping techniques are used to create more motion in that area." Please click on "Autism World" to read the entire article.
One thing I have to say, the times we have taken him for a session and he had had a cold, while she works moving the fluids, Tommy releases mucus effortless without sneezing and she does not apply deep pressure, just very gentle touches. He seems to heal faster and in a shorter period of time, comparing him with Francis who takes longer to completely heal from a cold, who is not in CranioSacral therapy.
What I like about Tommy's massage therapist is that she is also a mom who has kids with sensory issues. So she understands us as a family. I enjoy every time I go there because I really feel comfortable with her talking about my feelings and fears. So I feel more than getting massage therapy for Tommy, I am also getting counseling services for Free. She has become a very important member of Tommy's team.
Advice to Parents
If you have a child with Sensory processing disorder and/or Autism, CraneosSacral therapy is a good way to help the child to calm his or her sensory system down. And it is a good way for you to relax and recharge your batteries. You can take advantage that you are there an get a massage for you, too. There are some organizations that may fund Craniosacral and massage therapy for kids with Autism.
If your child has sensory issues and you suspect he or she also has Autism. Have your child being evaluated for Autism! Not all the states recognize Sensory Processing Disorder as a diagnosis itself if it is not linked to Autism, making more difficult getting the help your child needs at school such as a sensory diet. If there is not a diagnosis schools are not entitled to provide services.
There are many grants and programs out there, but they are unknown. Work closely with your Service Coordinator from the Department of Mental Health. The most involved your Service Coordinator is involved in what's going on in your child's life, the better she or he will understand your child needs for services. I don't believe labels define a child as a human being, but the more labels a child has the greater it will be for your child to get state or federal funding for traditional and alternative therapies, especially if your child has serious health issues. Due to Tommy has been blessed with an overall good health and we are family with dual income, we barely qualify for government funding for Tommy, but I will keep finding ways to put in place everything my son needs for his developmental growth because this is an area where he is affected the most due to his regressive Autism. I don't think of the label like a death sentence, I am taking advantage of the label!
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