Molly Shaw Wilson MS OTR/L BCP is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist with 16 years experience. She owns a private practice and provides service in homes, community and school settings, as well as her outpatient sensory clinic. Can increase the ability of the nervous system to use information from the senses more effectively, i.e. speech and/or motor.

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Thank you for reading our blog! That’s a really good question. We recommend reaching out to an OT who works with stroke patients. It’s very likely that sensory brushing could have benefits. Also, there is a good article about sensory brushing for stroke patients found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6283184/ The Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) & Oral Tactile Technique (OTT), which in the past was referred to as the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, refers to the specific sensory modulation techniques developed by Patricia Wilbarger, MEd, OTR, FAOTA. Patricia Wilbarger is an occupational therapist and a clinical psychologist who also known for coining the phrase “sensory diet.” She is a leading expert in the area of sensory defensiveness. Simply stated, sensory defensiveness is the over-responsiveness of the protective responses of the nervous system. She is a co-founder of Sensory Integration International, the AVANTI camp, and has published numerous books, articles and videos. She lectures internationally on the topics of sensory defensiveness and sensory integration. Some of these publications, the brushes used in the DPPT protocol, and a list of courses with Patricia Wilbarger can be found at Child Development Media, Inc. Difficulty with self regulation– including paying attention, transitioning between activities, motor coordination, functional communication, safe behaviors The sensory brushing program, when performed correctly, can have some great benefits. If performed incorrectly, there may be negative effects, or be ineffective We assess a child and/or young persons sensory difficulties through thorough consultation with parents and teachers, as well as the child, and then develop a personalised treatment programme in which we use the most appropriate techniques and tools to overcome those difficulties.Sensory integration therapy can involve a combination of different elements such as wearing a weighted vest, using sensory integration equipment such as swings and scooter boards, as well as our fantastic ball pool and climbing wall. A sensory brush or brushing program is often indicated for pediatric clients that have sensory dysfunction such as tactile sensitivity, hyperactivity, or general sensory dysregulation. Our Mission: LLA Therapy’s mission is to set the standard for state of the art clinical and ethical therapy services in all venues serviced by our clinicians. Our work improves the lives of our clients and their families, supports the professional growth of clinicians, and creates a nurturing, supportive atmosphere. Offices include Fairlawn, Hudson, Medina, and Mentor Ohio. Two young girls are happy healthy well adjusted yet approx one week after childhood vaccine they exhibit uncontrollable tantrums. The 1 year old tries

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Sensory brushing is a very specific technique where an adult (or sometimes the child) puts deep pressure on a very specific type of therapy brush to provide deep pressure input into the skin.

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A sensory brush looks like a surgical scrub brush, or a brush used to remove corn silk from a corncob. Adverse reactions can be very strong. I have seen children being brushed incorrectly and they were then put into a fight or flight response. They were then also scared of being brushed. An increase in the ability of the central nervous system to use information from the peripheral nervous system more effectively, resulting in enhanced movement coordination, functional communication, sensory modulation, and hence, self-regulation. Please note: training in sensory brushing is absolutely necessary before attempting to use this technique in practice, otherwise harmful or ineffective influences may be the result. Be sure to receive the most up to date brushing protocol training as it has changed over the years. When to trial a sensory brushing program?