Helping neurodivergent children feel calmer, more coordinated, and supported — with movement that makes sense
Move2Connect was founded in 2017 by Emma Ashfield after her own family’s journey introduced her to the powerful impact of early movement and nervous system support. What began as curiosity turned into a vocation: helping families who are juggling exhaustion, overwhelm, sensory challenges, school struggles, and developmental frustration.
I get it — because I’ve been there too
Like many parents, I wasn’t looking for another label or therapy. I wanted change that felt real for my child — not just explanations. That search led me to explore:
- Primitive reflex integration
- Polyvagal-informed techniques like the Safe and Sound Protocol
- Rhythm, movement, and co-regulation approaches
Through these, I experienced shifts in emotional regulation, sensory responses, balance and coordination — not as abstract concepts, but as real improvements in everyday life.
What I do at Move2Connect
At Move2Connect, I help families with neurodivergent children under 10 through:
🌿 Gentle, play-based movement
Simple foetal and early infant movement patterns that support the foundation of nervous system regulation.
🎧 Auditory and nervous system support
Using the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside movement to help reduce overwhelm and support regulation.
🤝 Co-regulation and parent-guided support
Not just exercises — but how to work with your child in ways that reduce resistance and build safety.
My approach is:
- Non-judgmental
- Parent-empowering
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Adapted to your child’s rhythms and sensitivities
Parents often tell me they’ve never felt this understood or hopeful before — and that means everything.
How I approach movement differently
I don’t focus on fixing a diagnosis. I focus on supporting the nervous system and the body’s natural development — because when a child’s nervous system feels safer, behaviour and regulation often improve.
I work with your child — not on them.
This means:
- Movements that feel accessible and even fun
- Strategies that don’t overwhelm
- Respecting your child’s sensory and emotional experience
Why this matters for your family
Children’s primitive reflexes are early movement patterns that should naturally integrate in infancy — but when they don’t, a child may struggle with:
- balance, coordination, and posture
- attention, overwhelm, and emotional regulation
- noisy or busy environments
- handwriting or school tasks
Supporting these systems isn’t about “fixing” behaviour — it’s about helping the body and nervous system feel safe enough to learn and grow.
Rhythmic Movement Training – Beyond the Sea Squirt
In 2019, Emma helped edit Moira Dempsey’s new book, “Beyond the Sea Squirt: A Journey With Reflexes”, and helped Moira to decide on this excellent book title, as well as contributing a couple of her own powerful case studies.
My values
I believe in:
✨ Respecting each child’s unique nervous system
✨ Empowering parents with knowledge and confidence
✨ Long-term support that feels safe, not stressful
✨ Neurodiversity-affirming language and practice
Every family’s journey is different — and I’m here to meet yours where you are, not where others think you should be.
A client recently said to Emma:
You have experience that cannot be bought, because you know what it feels like to sit on our side of the room“.
You don’t have to figure this out alone — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Whether you’re:
- curious about movement support,
- unsure where to start,
- or looking for strategies that actually help your child feel better,
you’re in the right place.
Emma is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and as a polyvagal-informed approach to trauma, this complements the work she does using the Safe and Sound Protocol and primitive reflex integration.
She is a member of Action Trauma, the UK Psychological Trauma Society and the The European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Rhythm and predictability is an important aspect of our development and ability to self-regulate by providing us with cues of safety.
Emma Ashfield
To contact me, please send an e-mail, as it is normally not possible to answer the phone during business hours.
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