Deep Pressure Therapy Mat

Mummy wrap wrap the child up tightly in a sheet or blanket like a mummy tucking the ends of the material in.

Deep pressure therapy mat.

These small bulges deliver pressure to parts of the body in contact with the. Deep pressure can be given as positive reinforcement for appropriate behaviors but should not be withheld as a punishment. Use the mat for 20 to 40 minutes. This is the so called switch from fight or flight to rest and digest.

If deep pressure is given during meltdowns or other problem times it can reinforce inappropriate behavior. A typical treatment session lasts about half an hour. An acupressure mat also sometimes called a needle stimulation pad nsp is covered with hundreds of plastic nubs. The increased production of serotonin and dopamine counteract the effects of cortisol to hormonally regulate your body s response to sensory information.

How deep pressure stimulation works. When you apply deep pressure to the body the body switches from running its sympathetic nervous system to its parasympathetic nervous system. The use of a weighted vest provides the child with unconscious information from the muscles and joints. Position a small bolster or pillow under your neck.

Deep pressure is often used to assist the child to self calm and relax so that sensory stimulus can be processed. The only thing you need is a weighted lap pad. Bear hugs give a big hug wrapping arms all the way around the child while maintaining constant and firm pressure. Put it in your child s lap while you are playing a social game or doing homework.

This exceptional functional form therapeutic aid was ergonomically designed to calm reorganize and redirect the energy of children and adults living with autism or who are cognitively disabled and would benefit from deep pressure therapy. Deep pressure touch stimulation is easily achieved. The sympathetic nervous system sns is the alert system in the body. If the pain is too great lay a towel over the spikes to relieve some of the pressure.

Used by physical therapists for patient rehabilitation mat tables are lower in height to allow easy access and have a weight bearing strength of 600 pounds providing a stable surface for manual techniques of deep tissue massage myofascial release joint manipulation and flexibility stretching exercises to increase range of motion. A weighted lap pad will promote calm and relaxation because it delivers consistent and gentle pressure. Don t sleep on your mat or extend your treatment time much beyond 40 minutes.