safe sound protocol
How will I prepare for SSP treatment?
- You will be guided through a caregiver questionnaire provided prior to the intervention with the treating therapist. Your therapist will assist with completing the questionnaires and answering any questions on the first day of therapy.
- Your child will need to wear the headphones for the length of an hour each day. If your child struggles tolerating headphones, we suggest the following activities. Please practice these activities to prepare:
a. Make it a game! Grab some dice and have mom/dad go first. Roll the dice and whatever number it lands on, wear the headphones for that period of time while doing other activities. When your time is up, have your child roll the dice and it’s their turn to wear the headphones. When possible, add more dice to increase the amount of time wearing headphones.
b. Find a time when you can sit down with your child and participate in a favorite activity (sensory bin, board game, toys). Both you and your child wear headphones listening to a soundtrack your child enjoys (Frozen, Lion King, etc.).
c. Go for a walk wearing headphones and each parent holding one child’s hand. Make it a destination, walk to the park, library, etc. Take a break to play with the headphones off before replacing the headphones and walking back. - Therapy is most effective when your child is in a calm, happy state. Avoid scheduling appointments around nap times or periods of tiredness for your child.
- If possible, cancel or reschedule extracurricular activities and/or appointments during that week.
- Let your therapist know of any quiet activities (e.g. coloring, Legos, playdough, puzzles, etc.) your child enjoys. This will allow the therapist to prepare appropriate activities and keep your child engaged during the session.
- Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment. This will ensure your child has adequate time to use the bathroom, wash their hands, and transition to their therapy room and prevent any disruptions during their session.
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Everett, WA 98201
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