Deep Pressure is a type of sensory integration therapy. Individuals with autism experience a high load of anxiety. Their sensory systems can get overwhelmed and overloaded easily from environmental input. Their sensory systems may not be able to regulate on their own to get back into a calm and relaxed state.
One former educator developed the ‘Snug Hug’ vest, wearable technology that allows children (or adults) to create the kind of deep pressure they need to feel safe and secure.
My son Jonathan was walking through the exhibitor area at Autism Society’s Conference when he spotted “Snug Vest.” He struck up a conversation with the inventor, Lisa Fraser, and couldn’t wait to tell me about it. Lisa used to work with kids on the spectrum in classrooms and she was inspired to develop a more practical, stylish alternative to weighted vests. Jonathan loved her invention so I interviewed Lisa to find out more about it.
Read my interview with the creator of Snug Vest here.
What did my son Jonathan think?
