QST Massage is a research-based, parent-delivered massage that helps children with autism and sensory integration disorders.  The evidence shows that children who receive the massage 15 minutes a day from their parents over a 5 month period demonstrate:

• improvement in mood (fewer tantrums, lessened anxiety)
• lessened sensitivity to touch
• greater ease with transitions
• improved in sleep
• improved digestion

Parental stress also declines significantly over the treatment period.

Parents can be supported by a trained QST therapist, who delivers the massage 1-2 times a week over part of the treatment period (for more about the treatment approach see Dual Treatment).  For children with severe autism, support from a trained therapist is recommended.

Dr. Louisa Silva, the lead researcher of QST, published 14 research studies on QST over a 12 year period.]

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