Neuro Self Training

The nervous systems of children developing with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are underdeveloped. Children on the Spectrum experience both neuropathy and neuropathic pain both of which contribute to the multiple social and developmental disorders that can stand between them and full independence and self-fulfillment during their lives. Qigong Sensitivity Training (QST), pioneered by Dr. Louisa Silva, is a highly effective method touch therapy for autistic children ages three to nine, which has been validated in numerous research studies.However, as children approach puberty, QST therapy can become problematic as children are less willing to be passive recipients. Therefore we are developing a video App which teaches Qigong-based methods for active self-care, and which also uses imagery which may directly induce greater coherence in the child’s nervous system.