What is autonomic response?

By Tree Tops | October 10, 2022 |

What is autonomic response? You may or may not have heard this term before. Here are some of the signs:

However, you can do take action to reduce the above:

Deep breathing exercises – this can slow down the heart rate, blood pressure and even meltdowns.
Self-regulation – sensory integration (SI) treatment can teach a person to understand their triggers, body and responses. By conducting SI throughout the day, it will help a person relax and remain much calmer.

Take a look at a sensory diet and what it entails. This also helps with self-regulation when conducted throughout the day:

Try some of our calming or heavy work activities below: