Supporting Your Child’s Sensory and Emotional Regulation with the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Many children experience challenges with sensory processing, attention, or emotional regulation. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an innovative, non-invasive approach designed to help children feel more calm, connected, and ready to engage in daily life.
What is SSP?
SSP is a listening therapy developed from Polyvagal Theory. It uses specially filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in regulating the nervous system. By doing so, SSP can help children:
Improve attention and focus
Feel calmer in new or overwhelming environments
Increase social engagement and emotional regulation
Respond more flexibly to sensory input
How SSP Works
Sessions involve listening to music through headphones in a comfortable setting.
The music is designed to gently exercise the auditory system, promoting regulation of the nervous system.
Sessions are typically short and can be done in the clinic, at home, or through telehealth with guidance.
Who Can Benefit?
SSP may be helpful for children with:
Sensory processing differences
Anxiety or stress responses
Attention or focus challenges
Difficulty with social engagement
Why Parents Love It
Non-invasive, enjoyable, and child-friendly
Supports broader therapy goals in occupational, speech, and developmental therapy
Encourages calmer, more connected interactions at home and school
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a powerful tool for helping children regulate their nervous system, engage socially, and feel more at ease in daily life.
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