Hi, I'm going through the course Freedom from Defense Mode and have become very interested in the role of the vagus nerve which is talked about. I wondered if anyone has tried SSP (Safe and Secure Protocol) with their Autistic child when they are in Defense Mode. Our 13yr old is teetering on the edge of Defense Mode after spending a long time there in the past year. I am looking for any and all ideas and methods of supporting him as it was just unbearable to see him so shutdown overwhelmed and depressed last year.

Posted by blessedMum at 2025-02-26 02:19:51 UTC