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Deep pressure is an extremely suitable means to calm children and adults who suffer from stimuli. Deep pressure gives a safe and secure feeling.
When applying deep pressure, the deeper layers in the skin are reached. At deep pressure, you activate the proprioceptors and dopamine and serotonin are released in the body. These fabrics provide a relaxed feeling.
Temple Grandin discovered that ‘deep pressure’ can help to reduce hypersensitivity and the associated feelings of anxiety. She sought out this pressure by wrapping herself in sheets. She experienced the pressure of others as difficult, the pressure was not always properly adjusted because there was either too much or too little pressure. She developed the hug machine where she could control the amount of pressure and the duration. After some time, she was able to tolerate the pressure better and the hypersensitivity decreased.
Training with deep pressure can therefore reduce (tactile) sensitivity . A child or adult is then very gradually exposed to touch and pressure that feels safe and pleasant for the child.
After all, when the nervous system loses sensitivity due to a gradually and slowly built up stimulation, then touch is experienced as pleasant again.
Deep pressure is experienced by some as pleasant when someone else administers the pressure. But there are also children and adults who want to determine the amount and intensity of the pressure themselves (like Temple Grandin in her search).
In conclusion, deep pressure works especially in overstimulation to help a child or adult relax. You may also know children who chew on pencils or sleeves, this chewing also helps children to calm down when tension increases. [Read our tips for kids who chew here]
There are various products that can offer deep pressure. For support and calming at bedtime, you can think of the weighted cuddly toys from MANIMO. But also consider the SENSEEZ adjustable (3 in 1). This roll-shaped pillow is wonderful to keep on your body when sleeping. You can also influence the temperature with the integrated compress. For extra soothing stimulation, you can also choose to grip the pillow firmly. The released vibration can contribute to total relaxation.
Read here about our top 3 products that provide deep pressure and weighting
Source: Perception and sensory experiences in people with autism and asperger’s syndrome – Olga Bogashina
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