Deep Pressure vests give a deep hug providing sensory feedback to the body & shoulders.
* Can have a calming effect and reduce anxiety for those with Autism, Aspergers and Sensory Processing Disorder.
* Sensory seeking behaviours are often reduced by applying deep pressure.
BENEFITS OBSERVED WITH DEEP PRESSURE THERAPY.
Not all individuals will experience every benefit, but the potential positive effects include:
General sense of calm that can last up to a few hours after therapy
Decreased overall anxiety when practiced regularly
Increased happiness
Improved social interactions
Increased communicativeness
Better sleep
Improved focus
Lowered incidence of seizures
Lowered hypersensitivity to touch
Improved ability to tolerate the school environment
Decrease in self injury
* Some sensory seekers enjoy tight clothing or wrapping themselves up to give them the deep pressure they crave. If this is your child this hugging deep pressure vest may be ideal!
* When you apply deep pressure to the body, the body switches from running its sympathetic nervous system to its parasympathetic nervous system. This is the so-called switch from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest". The sympathetic nervous system is the "alert" system in the body. When the parasympathetic nervous system takes over, year heart rate slows, muscles relax, and circulation improves. Your body produces endorphins, which are the "happy" hormones that make you feel amazing after a good run! As deep pressure id applied to the body, the parasympathetic nervous system comes online, calming your child and bring a sense of well-being. In tandem with this change comes a release of dopamine and serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitters of the brain. These hormones help with motivation, social behaviour, sleep and digestion.
Available in Small and medium
Small- Age 2-4 years
Medium-Age 5-9 years
