At least twice a week, I see or speak to parents of clients who have a neurodevelopmental diagnosis, such as Autism, ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or Dyspraxia, but who were given phototherapy to treat severe jaundice as a newborn. When I hear that jaundice may have played a role in their journey… Continue reading Severe neonatal jaundice and “autism”
So many people I know - and obviously tens of thousands I don't know - struggle thanks to the broken SEND system in which corrupt or inept SENCos are complicit, and local authorities fail children in order to save budget. As someone who is through to the other side of the parent tightrope, and who… Continue reading Somatic Self-care Cafe for Parents/Carers
In response to desperate pleas by SSP providers around the globe, Unyte pushed through the release of the Safe and Sound Protocol in digital format in May 2020, in order to address concerns about providing the physical product due to the pandemic. The SSP Digital offers much better control, and requires enhanced training and controls… Continue reading The Safe and Sound Protocol – remote therapy in your own home
Why does SSP sometimes cause such extreme "adverse reactions"? Why is it so transformational for other people? Emma Ashfield, Neuro-developmental therapist specialising in children and founder of Move2Connect explains... This post contains vital information for remote clients of the Safe and Sound Protocol as well as for those researching the programme. If you are looking… Continue reading Experiences with the Safe and Sound Protocol
I have been working with a child who has all the dys- specific learning difficulties: dyslexia, dyscalculia (the maths equivalent of dyslexia), dysgraphia (extreme handwriting challenges) and dyspraxia (a lack of spatial/temporal awareness/personal organisation), as well as ADHD, both with and without hyperactivity. Through movement and work with his Fear Paralysis and Moro reflexes, I've… Continue reading Specific Learning Difficulties and Neuroplasticity
You have undoubtedly found this blog post because you have an interest in retained primitive reflexes. Welcome! Have you been thinking about doing it yourself? Either with YouTube videos, or even by purchasing an online course? Or perhaps you have been trying a do-it-yourself approach, using books, videos and online off-the-shelf DIY training... In which… Continue reading Do-it-yourself primitive reflex integration
Why does SSP sometimes cause such extreme "adverse reactions"? Why is it so transformational for other people? Emma Ashfield of Move2Connect and Carol Ann Rowland of Halton Therapy & Neurofeedback in Georgetown, Ontario explains... This post contains vital information for remote clients of the Safe and Sound Protocol as well as for those researching the… Continue reading Safe and Sound Protocol – Side Effects
Why does SSP sometimes cause such extreme "adverse reactions"? Why is it so transformational for other people? Emma Ashfield of Move2Connect and Carol Ann Rowland of Halton Therapy & Neurofeedback in Georgetown, Ontario explain... This post contains vital information for remote clients of the Safe and Sound Protocol as well as for those researching the… Continue reading Side effects of the Safe and Sound Protocol
