Sensory Smart Blogs

Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders can lead to severe sensory dysregulation, agitation, disconnection and distress. A small number of academic studies and a much larger amount of anecdotal feedback from parents and carers suggests that regular massage therapy may well offer huge benefits to adults and children affected by ASD and SPD.

Children with Sensory Issues, Autism, SPD, ADHD, OCD, PDA or other SEN issues can struggle with many aspects of hair brushing and detangling.
Often there is pressure to get somewhere on time. This can cause frustration, anxiety and trigger meltdowns – and that’s just the parents! Some children hide or scream at even