Safe and Sound Protocol
A groundbreaking auditory therapy to calm the nervous system, enhance social engagement, and improve sensory processing.
Evidence-Based Auditory Therapy
At Reach Therapy Services, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in every aspect of their life.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an innovative and evidence-based auditory therapy designed to regulate the nervous system and improve social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. Whether your child struggles with auditory sensitivity, anxiety, or social engagement, SSP could be helpful.
The Safe & Sound Protocol at Reach Therapy Services
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and rooted in nearly four decades of research on the autonomic nervous system, the Safe and Sound Protocol is a five-day intervention that uses specially modified music to stimulate the vagus nerve and other critical pathways in the nervous system.
This therapy is an excellent option for children on the autism spectrum or those facing sensory integration challenges, as it has shown remarkable results in the following ways:
- Reducing Stress
- Improving Attention
- Fostering Social Connections
- Regulating the Nervous System
- Emotional Resilience
- Overall Well-Being
Why Auditory Therapy?
Reach Therapy Services is proud to offer the Safe and Sound Protocol as part of our holistic, family-centered approach to therapy.
Over the course of five days, your child will engage in auditory sessions designed to target specific sound frequencies that aid in the processing of human speech and other socially significant sounds.
Proven Approach
The SSP program is an evidence-based auditory therapy, so you can have confidence in the treatment’s effectiveness.
Nervous System Regulation
SSP targets the vagus nerve, improving your child’s central nervous system regulation.
Better Auditory Processing
SSP focuses on specific sound frequencies so that your child can better process the human voice and engage socially.
Short-Term Therapy Program
SSP is a five-day therapy program, resulting in noticeable improvements in a short period of time.
Improved Sensory Integration
Sensory integration therapy allows your child to experience reduced auditory sensitivity, sensory sensitivity, and stress.
Emotional & Social Growth
SSP supports children with autism spectrum disorders to achieve greater emotional and social growth.
How it Works
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a straightforward yet powerful process designed to bring about significant improvements in your child’s nervous system regulation and social functioning. Here’s how it works:
Initial Assessment
We begin with an in-depth assessment of your child’s needs and current challenges. This allows us to tailor the SSP experience to maximize benefits.
Customized Auditory Sessions
Over five days, your child will listen to specially filtered music that focuses on specific sound frequencies. These frequencies are designed to stimulate the vagus nerve, which plays a critical role in nervous system regulation and social engagement.
Ongoing Support
Throughout the five days, our therapists will closely monitor your child’s responses and make any necessary adjustments. We are committed to making your child feel comfortable and fully supported during each session.
Post-Therapy Evaluation
After completing the SSP, we will conduct a follow-up evaluation to measure progress and discuss the next steps. We aim to ensure that the benefits of the therapy are long-lasting and integrated into your child’s daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a five-day auditory therapy that uses specially modified music to stimulate the nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve. It is designed to reduce stress, improve social engagement, and help with sensory processing challenges.
SSP works by targeting specific sound frequencies that enhance the processing of human speech and other socially significant sounds. This helps regulate the nervous system, leading to improvements in attention, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
SSP is particularly beneficial for children with social and emotional difficulties, inattention, auditory sensitivity, anxiety, trauma-related challenges, and those on the autism spectrum. It helps them experience a more regulated nervous system, which in turn improves their ability to function in various environments.
Yes, SSP is a safe and non-invasive therapy. Our therapists are trained to monitor your child’s responses closely and adjust the sessions as needed to ensure a comfortable and positive experience.
Many parents report noticeable improvements in their child’s social engagement, emotional regulation, and ability to focus after completing the SSP. While results may vary, the therapy is designed to bring about significant positive changes in a short amount of time.
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us to request an appointment, and we will guide you through the entire process.
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At Reach Therapy Services, we are here to support your child’s journey toward growth and independence.
Contact us today to request an appointment to discover how the Safe and Sound Protocol can make a difference in your child’s life.
