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In shortSlow, agreed touch can help a child notice their body, as long as they know what will happen and can say stop.
The idea
Predictable, agreed touch gives the body slow signals that are easy to follow. It can help the child notice their body and link what they feel to what is happening. It works best when the child knows what will happen and can say stop.
How to start
- Start at home, with short touches the child chooses (hands, shoulders).
- Say beforehand what you will do and how long it lasts.
- Ask afterwards where they felt it and what it was like.
What to look for
What to look for: practitioners experienced with children, who explain each step and respect it when the child says stop.
The common mistake
Persisting when the touch is not welcome.
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How strong the evidence is
A way of thinking A lens for interpreting what a child does, not a rule from trials.
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