Wilbarger Therapy Brush, 2 Pack – Therapressure Brush for Occupational Therapy for Sensory Brushing – Designed by Patricia Wilbarger – Use as Part of The Wilbarger Brushing Protocol

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Sessions involve use of sensory, gross and fine motor equipment to encourage a child to participate in challenging activities. The protocol also includes a series of joint compressions that are always used in conjunction with the brushing to enhance joint perception and feedback.

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If you are wanting to use the brush WITHOUT the help of an OT to desensitise feet before wearing socks, we recommend that the child brushes their own feet. The best part is deep pressure touch is the most accepted form of sensory input and is regulating, organizing, and calming or alerting for the brain.She is a co-founder of Sensory Integration International, the AVANTI camp, and has published numerous books, articles and videos. The term "brushing" does not adequately reflect the amount of pressure that is exerted against the skin with the movement of the brush. Simply stated, sensory defensiveness is the over-responsiveness of the protective responses of the nervous system. Aniesa is an expert at considering the needs of the whole family and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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was made very positive by Matt, and my son never hesitated or complained when we talked about class. Molly Shaw Wilson MS OTR/L BCP is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist with 16 years experience. The Wilbarger Brushing Technique should be introduced and practiced with a caregiver by the child’s occupational therapist so it can be integrated into the their daily routine. Our work improves the lives of our clients and their families, supports the professional growth of clinicians, and creates a nurturing, supportive atmosphere. However, the protocol has been used by many occupational therapists who have noted positive results with a variety of populations.Brushing can be similar to infant massage in principle, as it is done with a trusted caregiver and helps target the proprioceptive system and calm the tactile (touch) system. The brushing portion of the DTTP applies very firm pressure, which begins at the arms and works down toward the feet. please I want to find out if it possible or appropriate to use one therapy brush for more than one child? The child should be in a seated position during brushing if possible and it should be done in a calm, quiet area. A Sensory-motor approach uses equipment to develop skills whilst providing sensory experiences, for example; rather than practice bouncing and catching a ball, a child would be encouraging to bounce and catch whilst standing on a balance beam or wobble board.