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XSMALL- W13XL38INCH SMALL- W15XL45INCH MEDIUM-W18XL50INCH LARGE- W22XL54INCH Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) is firm but gentle squeezing, hugs, or holding that relaxes the nervous system. This pressure can be applied with the hands, special massage tools, or products that your child can wear or wrap around themselves to provide pressure. Done properly, this therapy triggers a chain reaction in the body that releases an overall sense of calm and peace. As deep pressure is applied to the body, the parasympathetic nervous system comes online, calming your child and bringing 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, impulse control, attention, memory, social behavior, sleep, and digestion. 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 Will My Child Benefit From Deep Pressure Stimulation? As is true with many forms of therapy, each person responds to DPS differently. One child might respond almost immediately, while another may require repeated attempts or longer sessions in order to see improvement. Some children initially resist, but calm down after a few minutes and ultimately crave DPS. The child who doesn’t respond to hand hugs may show marked improvement in sleep with a weighted blanket. LOTS OF GREAT REVIEWS RECEIVED FROM SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE