One of the first and most dramatic effects of Craniosacral therapy upon individuals with autism is a shift in the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). A child who is on the spectrum experiences tremendous stress and anxiety. Anxiety results from the inability to process sensory input (sensitivity to external stimuli like loud noises, tactile, oral and vestibular hypersensitivity) which is overwhelming. They also experience internal stressors like gastrointestinal disorders, gut pa