Positive touch from someone other than yourself
produces the chemicals Oxytocin and Serotonin,
which can help us feel less anxious and therefore happier.
It can also be an extremely important form of communication,
especially for children.
Research has found many
further benefits of regular
positive touch for children with
additional needs, which
includes:
further benefits of regular
positive touch for children with
additional needs, which
includes:
- Improved calmness and
concentration - Increased
self-confidence,
self-awareness
and self-esteem - Improved social skills
- Increased engagement
in activities - Better communication
- Enhanced building of
respect and positive
relationships
If you’re here it’s likely that your child struggles with even the lightest of touches, and therefore one of my main focuses is to help your child with their sensory processing, and in turn help them become touch tolerant.
This will not only help with their moods and improve their overall happiness, but will also eventually make it easier for you to interact with them in this way.
This will not only help with their moods and improve their overall happiness, but will also eventually make it easier for you to interact with them in this way.
The two main things that would help with this are:
- Little and often – for example, I aim to start with a few strokes or poses per session, and then build up their tolerance as we go along their journey.
- Using firmer strokes, as sometimes lighter touch can be harder for them to cope with.
