Effective Therapeutic Enhancement: Ease Anxiety & Improve Daily Functioning.

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1 Effective Therapeutic Enhancement: Ease Anxiety & Improve Daily Functioning 1

2 Meet Danny Danny is a Chicago Bulls Fan. He also has Autism. He is prone to meltdowns and socially unacceptable behaviour. 2

3 Who are you? 3

4 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 4

5 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 5

6 Research: 2009 Study suggests that 1 in every 6 children experiences sensory symptoms that may be significant enough to affect aspects of everyday life functions (Ben-Sasson, Carter, Briggs-Gowen, 2009) 6

7 Humans depend upon sensation to experience their world, to achieve comfort and to learn new skills 7

8 Do you know what I base my fashion on? What? Whether or not it itches! 8

9 9 These are important

10 These are important But 10

11 Vestibular Movement & Balance 11

12 Sitting & Standing still require the most balance! 12

13 How do you activate it? 13

14 Proprioception muscles/joints & gravity 14

15 Sitting & Standing don t give much proprioceptive input! 15

16 How do you activate it? 16

17 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 17

18 Deep Pressure 18

19 19 Deep pressure is a necessity in the same sense that water & oxygen are needs - Jonny s Mom

20 Kim Barthel Explains Deep Pressure 20

21 Deep Pressure at home Hugs Squeezing into couches & corners Squishing against walls Wearing heavy backpacks Rolling up in carpets Crashing into things 21

22 Habituation The diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus. 22

23 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 23

24 Reduce Anxiety 24

25 Increase Focus & Attention Jill found that when she wore the Snug Vest, the compression though her torso helped reduce the intensity of her headache, helped her to organize her thoughts, increased mental clarity and decreased dizziness. - Pauline Robinson, OT 25

26 Decrease Tantrums or Meltdowns For the first time ever we had no problems when shopping in Walmart and it was all because he was wearing the Snug Vest! We have been able to successfully stop 5 out of 7 meltdowns due to the Snug Vest and calm him safely just by putting the vest on and inflating it! - Jessica, Antony s Mom 26

27 Improve Social Skills 27

28 Reduce Self-Injury I saw a significant decrease in my sons anxiety and selfdestructive behaviours during as well as after wearing the Snug vest. I thought the design was stylish and think it is a truly great product. - Cher Sherwood 28

29 Reduce Hyper Sensitivity 29

30 Reduce Repetitive Body Movement 30

31 Improve Balance As soon as the Snug Vest came, I tried it on. My family immediately noticed a big difference. Before I could only walk by holding on to walls and objects. With the Snug Vest I could walk around 300 meters without any support!!!!! And what is more is that with the Snug Vest I could stand perfectly straight whereas before I wobbled quite a bit. - Peter Gugino 31

32 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 32

33 Pilot Study of Grandin s Squeeze Machine

34 Snug Vest Research Reduction in Cortisol Decrease in Problem Behaviors Improvement in parents' rating of attention 34

35 Clinical Study Results

36 Children s Response Form

37 Snug Vest Beta Trial Study

38 Weekly Trends from Use

39 Reduction of Panic Attacks/Tantrums

40 Agenda 1. The Senses 2. Deep Pressure Therapy 3. Results 4. Research 5. Techniques & Tools 40

41 41 Rolling Pin

42 42 Burrito Roll

43 Weighted Blankets 43

44 Mobile Pressure 44

45 Dogs need pressure too! 45

46 Stationary Pressure 46

47 47

48 The Story of Snug Vest

49 Snug Vest 49

50 Inflates 50

51 Deflates 51

52 Sensory Friendly Non-scratchy velcro No tags Zipper Guard 52

53 Safe Elastic protects stomach & chest 53

54 Adjustable 6 inches around 3 inches vertically 54

55 Durable Built with Autism in mind 55

56 Easy to wash 56

57 Breathable Holes in back keep wearer from overheating 57

58 Awards 58

59 Who does Snug Vest help? People with many diagnoses, including: Autism ADD / ADHD Sensory Processing Disorder Traumatic Brain Injury Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder And many more. 59

60 Where is Snug Vest used? School 60

61 His behavior and grades have drastically improved since wearing the vest as it really helps improve his concentration and focus. - Justin s School OT 61

62 Where is Snug Vest used? School Home 62

63 My Snug Vest gets LOTS of usage. I will independently get the pump and pump it up. You do amazing things! I wear the vest all the time, get compliments on it. Your product has literally changed my life and I'm so beyond grateful!!!!!!!!! - Chloe Rothschild, Autism Self- Advocate 63

64 School Community Home 64

65 School Community Home Therapy Center (Occupational Therapists) 65

66 Rishi s Story 66

67 67 I really like your pressure vest. I would have loved that as a child. - Temple Grandin

68 How does it Compare? 68

69 Remember Danny? 69

70 70 It calms him down, it comforts him. It s very fast acting. He pumps it up and he feels good. And unlike medication it doesn t have any side effects. It s wearable therapy. - Danny s Dad

71 Contact Us /snugvest /snugvest 71