Couple things I noted that are wrong. You need to hold the brush horizontally not vertically, particularly when you are on bare skin. Next, you should always maintain contact with the child while transitioning body parts. Meaning that if you are doing her left arm, hold the left arm firmly with one hard, grab the right arm firmly, and then release the left arm, so that contact is always maintained.
I'm not yet at an OT(in school now) so I recommend you speak to a specialist. I assume it's good for hypo- and hyper- but that's just an educated guess. You do it every two hours because (I think), the brain "resets" every two hours. So, you need to do it every two hours that they are awake to keep the brain aware. I would call around and look for an OT who specializes in SPD and who has experience with the Wilbarger (sp?)Protocol (this brushing). Good luck let me know if I can help.
is it more affective without clothes? is this effective only for those with SPD that are hypersensitive? how about hypo-sensitive? I am new to the diagnosis of SPD for my 5.5yr old and my almost 4yr old both hypersensative and after studying this condition It is clear it came from me. We do have 2 genetic disorders EDS and HHT but I am certain we will be getting a clinical diagnosis of Aspergers. do you do this every 2hrs cause she is so young or any age?
Found an article on the Sensory Processing Disorder site very helpful (The_SPD_Companion-Wilbarger-Protocol.html).
It says, Use quick strokes with FIRM, EVEN pressure (enough to bend the bristles of the brush), stay in constant contact with the skin, hold brush horizontally if brushing on the skin, vertically if brushing over clothes.
She's so adorable! My son LOVES the brushing on his legs too, Skyler seems to enjoy the brushing on her legs the most too. Thanks for making this video, I learned I was doing a few things wrong. SO much info coming at me so fast, it was hard to remember all the steps! Thanks again!
Couple things I noted that are wrong. You need to hold the brush horizontally not vertically, particularly when you are on bare skin. Next, you should always maintain contact with the child while transitioning body parts. Meaning that if you are doing her left arm, hold the left arm firmly with one hard, grab the right arm firmly, and then release the left arm, so that contact is always maintained.
JennLoessy 1 day ago
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Thanks So much for posting this! We just got back from our first OT appointment and I couldn't remember how from seeing the OT doing it just once.
sarascallon 8 months ago
Thanks so much for posting this! We just came back from our first OT appointment and I couldn't remember exactly how to do it!
sarascallon 8 months ago
Why is this being done?
She is sooooo cute!
disturbedme5 10 months ago
I started this today for myself. My mom needs to help me with my back. It's sort of stressful when you're wondering if you're doing it right.
AutisticWhoLives4God 10 months ago
I'm not yet at an OT(in school now) so I recommend you speak to a specialist. I assume it's good for hypo- and hyper- but that's just an educated guess. You do it every two hours because (I think), the brain "resets" every two hours. So, you need to do it every two hours that they are awake to keep the brain aware. I would call around and look for an OT who specializes in SPD and who has experience with the Wilbarger (sp?)Protocol (this brushing). Good luck let me know if I can help.
skylernathan 1 year ago
is it more affective without clothes? is this effective only for those with SPD that are hypersensitive? how about hypo-sensitive? I am new to the diagnosis of SPD for my 5.5yr old and my almost 4yr old both hypersensative and after studying this condition It is clear it came from me. We do have 2 genetic disorders EDS and HHT but I am certain we will be getting a clinical diagnosis of Aspergers. do you do this every 2hrs cause she is so young or any age?
rprimeau95 1 year ago
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finallymommy2 2 years ago
Found an article on the Sensory Processing Disorder site very helpful (The_SPD_Companion-Wilbarger-Protocol.html).
It says, Use quick strokes with FIRM, EVEN pressure (enough to bend the bristles of the brush), stay in constant contact with the skin, hold brush horizontally if brushing on the skin, vertically if brushing over clothes.
finallymommy2 2 years ago
She's so adorable! My son LOVES the brushing on his legs too, Skyler seems to enjoy the brushing on her legs the most too. Thanks for making this video, I learned I was doing a few things wrong. SO much info coming at me so fast, it was hard to remember all the steps! Thanks again!
PassionPartiesByTess 2 years ago