From the Journal of Autism Research and Treatment
Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 904585, 16 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/904585
Early Intervention with a Parent-Delivered Massage Protocol Directed at Tactile Abnormalities Decreases Severity of Autism and Improves Child-to-Parent Interactions: A Replication Study
Parent comments: changes in the child
She is a lot more cuddly. Her sensory issues have improved a little
Increased calm, less tantrums, increased communication/speech.
He is now potty trained!!!!
He doesn’t have the long tantrums he used to have.
He tolerates touching and the massage a great deal more.
He now cries when he’s hurt.
He makes eye contact more often, and displays spontaneous affection way more than he used to!
Meltdowns are fewer and less severe when they do occur, and he is using his words much more frequently.
We are able to cut his finger and toe nails with very little fuss! We’ve also seen some progress in potty training.
He wants us to touch him more. He’s more talkative, learning to use the toilet more, gained a bunch of new skills.
Touch seems comforting to my child after starting the program.
Easy transition, less tantrum.
a lot closer to family members.
Some of his sensory issues are starting to shift for the better.
More eye contact. He’s more aware of what is going on around him. More tantrums from being more aware.
He has started to self soothe. He tries new thing and is interested in more things than just matchbox cars. He has grown up so much. It is amazing to see the transformation. It’s like the frustrated little boy who couldn’t get his point across has finally come out and has so much to say and do.
He makes better eye contact and will make eye contact when asked. He has developed some self-soothing techniques and has improved in his toileting.
She made a lot of eye contact, improving every week. Likes hugs and massages, calms her down.
Better interactions. Better for her as far as being comfortable being touched. Sleep has improved.
I gave my child a haircut without a single scream. This is is a huge change. He now will sit in a chair at home, wear a cape, verbally say “you cut my hair mommy” and then sit and hold still and giggle when the clippers tickle his neck.