How Does Craniosacral Therapy Help Those With Autism?
When I work with clients, I am totally aware of the shifts and changes that take place during the Craniosacral Therapy session. The tissues under my hands are alive and speaking to me through the movements and rhythms. Often clients quickly move from a stressful state into such deep relaxation after applying a still point that I hear light snoring in a matter of minutes. It brings me pleasure to help people find their inner peace through the manual work of Craniosacral Therapy and the other treatments that I share.
But there is more than deep relaxation that happens during a Craniosacral Therapy session. Craniosacral therapists who are trained at the advanced level learn to encourage the body into a “still point,” which can have a very positive effect on the central nervous system.
What is a still point?
It is a temporary pause in the cerebrospinal fluid circulation through your brain and spinal cord. Inducing a still point eventually flushes out the system as the fluid rushes back in to nourish. The still point can help children and adults with autism to relax deeply so that they can receive the other Craniosacral techniques. It’s very quieting and fulfilling.
If you are interested in finding out more about how Craniosacral Therapy can help with autism, the Upledger Institute has published research and articles on Dr. Upledger’s work with children on the spectrum.
Parents of children with autism often report that with occasional treatment, their children are able to have better eye contact and release stress more easily.
Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Craniosacral Therapist, Worthington, Ohio | Serving the Columbus Area
614 653-8111