Polyvagal Theory
The Polyvagal Ladder
Polyvagal theory explained simply. Learning this is helpful if you have autism and DID. This is based on Deb Dana's and Stephen Porges' work. There is also an audio guide.
Polyvagal Theory Explained
Polyvagal theory explained simply, again. Plus, 10 polyvagal exercises to increase vagal tone. Additional resources are great if you have autism and DID.
Tips to Build Vagal Tone
Optimal Living Dynamics teaches polyvagal theory and how you can create vagal tone and activate your parasympathetic nervous system. This cues your body to move into its "rest and digest" state.
How To Map Your Own Nervous System
This page explains Deb Dana's and Stephen Porges' approach to mapping your nervous system. It is taken from their book, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy. Mapping is fun for those of us with both autism and DID.
Vagus Nerve Reset
Vagus Nerve Massage
Sukie Baxter teaches and key component of polyvagal theory, the basic vagal release exercise. This is the most accurate YouTube video we have found . Because of our autism, we appreciate accuracy.
Vagus Nerve Massage
Vagus Nerve Massage
Sukie Baxter teaches a way to stimulate your vagus nerve by gently massaging your ear. By applying polyvagal theory, this will increase your vagal tone and relieve stress. Plus, it might feel very soothing if you have sensory processing disorder.
Vagus Nerve Hack
Try this polyvagal theory hack to stimulate vagal tone. As someone with autism, we love hacks.
Ruth Culver & The Survive/Thrive Spiral
Visit Calm Heart, Ruth Culver's website to learn about and download The Survive/Thrive Spiral. This is a great way to learn how polyvagal theory relates to your system.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Polyvagal Theory
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Polyvagal Theory
This is a long video, but it provides an abundance of important information about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory relate. Watch it to learn details about how polyvagal theory relates to your system as someone with autism and DID.
Limbic System Regulation
Tapping aka Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Tapping is the easiest and least expensive way to create nervous and limbic system regulation. Tapping provides a lot of sensory input, which can be helpful if you have autism.
Safe and Sound Protocol
This protocol uses sound to create nervous and limbic system regulation. We have not tried it but someday we hope to. Auditory processing seems like an awesome way to heal if you have autism and DID.
The Gupta Program
The Gupta Program is a brain re-training program for nervous and limbic system regulation. We have not tried it, but it is said to be very healing. We're not sure if this program is suitable for someone with both autism and DID.
Dynamic Neural Retraining System
This system will retrain your brain for nervous and limbic system regulation. We have not tried it but have heard that it is healing although it is stricter than the Gupta Program. We're not sure if this system is suitable for someone with both autism and DID.