OTvest™ - The On-Task Weighted Vest for Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder Disorders

Weighted vests are used as a means of applying deep pressure, which can be helpful in decreasing purposeless behaviors, hyperactivity and inattention--often seen in autistic, ADHD children and those with sensory processing/modulation difficulties and Tourettes Syndrome. The deep pressure applied by the OTvest™ has a calming effect upon children that is comfortable to them, and provides an alternative or adjunct to medication. Many children when putting the OTvest™ on for the first time, respond by saying "It feels good!" This highly effective means of applying deep pressure is unique and patented--as the weight does not hang inside pockets supported by the garment, but lies comfortably but directly upon the shoulder-girdle muscles of the child--as if someone is pressing gently upon the individual's shoulders and upper back. Children as well as teens like the stylish design of this vest, as it does not stand out as therapeutic, but actually looks quite "handsome" with the clothing normally worn to school!! The weights are undetectable to others.

The OTvest™ features:
- A patented, highly effective design for the application of deep pressure.
- The use of a stylish denim vest that does not look "therapeutic".
- Snaps for easy closure
- Machine washable, durable vest with a removable, yoke-type weight unit with a heavy-duty high tenacity nylon covering that can be wiped down to clean/sanitize.
- Children cannot remove the weights to fidget with them or lose them.
- High necked closure prevents slipping off the shoulders and keeps the weights in place.

The OTvest is also helpful for providing trunk stability for movement disorders such as dystonia, ataxia, upper extremity tremors and body awareness difficulties such as dyspraxia. The OTvest is beneficial to calm and/or stabilize for feeding difficulties, during speech therapy, and for stress reduction.

For further information and ordering, please go to the OTvest web site:
http://www.otvest.com

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[fir3share78]

You know I never heard this concept. I have the mental condition and actually find heavy clothing and jackets to be comfortable while light clothing and unweighted hoodies drive me absolutely nuts. And go figure I'm passionate about lifting weights.

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Product Description

OTvest Weighted

The patented weight unit applied deep pressure directly to the muscles of the upper back and across the upper chest, supported by the body, rather than the hanging in pockets supported by garments. The benefits are the OTvest's calming, focusing effect and the integration of senses and stability of movement - while looking ...

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[griffogesner]

I would like to either buy one or make my own for our son, my husband said it reminds him of the vests they use at the dentists office for x-rays and he thinks those are comforting so why not? We as parents are constantly searching for anything that can or will make our children's lives easier.