Integrative Protocol for children with Nervous System and Sensory Dysregulation

In today’s society, children also need to learn how to regulate their nervous system in order to stay healthy.

Welcome to the Integrative Children Protocol. This protocol is designed to help children with difficulties concentrating, sensory processing challenges, poorly integrated primitive reflexes or lack of coordination, teeth grinding during the day or night, digestive issues, or frequent nightmares.

It helps them to regulate the central nervous system, restore visceral balance, improve sensory modulation, and recover reflex-motor organization.

Program Outline

Initial Evaluation:

  • Clinical history: pregnancy, birth, psychomotor development, breastfeeding, school, habits, and environment.

  • Observation of behavior and muscle tone.

  • Assessment of: Persistent primitive and postural reflexes.

  • Postural control and breathing patterns.

  • Digestive system (intolerances, bloating, transit, microbiota).

  • TMJ, tongue function, chewing, nasal or mouth breathing.

  • Sensory integration (hyper or hypo-reactivity to stimuli).

  • Autonomic nervous system status (sympathetic dominance or vagal inhibition).

Integrative Physiotherapy Treatment:

  • Neurofascial Release

  • Gentle cranial and craniosacral techniques.

  • Thoracic, cervical, and diaphragmatic fascial release to stimulate the vagus nerve.

  • Reflex and Postural Reorganization

  • Inhibition of persistent primitive reflexes (e.g., Moro, ATNR, Galant).

  • Vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation with passive and active exercises.

  • Visceral and Respiratory Approach

  • Diaphragmatic release

  • Abdominal release techniques

  • Vagal nerve stimulation and guided diaphragmatic breathing.

  • TMJ and Bruxism Treatment

  • Mandibular and tongue techniques.

  • Cervical manual techniques.

  • Oro-motor exercises and nasal breathing re-education.

  • Trigeminal-Vagus Nerve treatment.

  • Jaw funcional and Postural exercises.

  • Body Function Awareness.

Family Education and Guidance:

  • Create a structured, predictable environment with healthy sleep hygiene.

  • Encourage screen-free time and real sensory exploration through play.

  • Involve parents in bedtime routines with breathing and stretching.