Children and individuals who are easily distracted, hyperactive and lacking in concentration respond positively to the "hugging" sensation of deep pressure or weighted clothing providing proprioceptive deep pressure feedback, stability and skills, evenly over the chest and waist. The concept of the weighted or deep pressure clothing is based on the sensory integration therapy technique of deep pressure. Deep pressure is often used to assist the child to self-calm and relax so that sensory stimulus can be processed. The use of a deep pressure vest, weighted vest, or weighted blanket provides the child with unconscious information from the muscles and joints. |
