How to do Skyler's brushing
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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!
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Why is this being done?
She is sooooo cute!
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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.
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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?
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Found an article on the Sensory Processing Disorder site very helpful (The_SPD_Companion-Wilbarger-P
rotocol.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.
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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!
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