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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If the child is not tolerating the brushing, do NOT force it, not even in the beginning. The cornerstone and number one concept of the sensory integration theory is, CHILD LED and CHILD DIRECTED. Sensory brushing should not cause pain. It might take some practice and effort to complete the cycles, but it will be worth it! Molly enjoys working with young children and their families, focusing on parent-child interactions and home routines. She is a regular contributor to a parenting blog about typical development. Her professional interests have stemmed from her certificate work in assistive technology, hippotherapy practice, and consultation to a nature-based program in New Hampshire. I have used the brushing program personally, and in practice during the past 25 years. It has worked for some, but not all. Personally I found it difficult to keep up with regimen of brushing. A warm cup of milk, a short yoga sequence, brushing and a bedtime story can prepare all the sensory systems for rest.

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By rubbing the brush across the skin, the pressure input targets touch receptors and helps a child organize his/her central nervous system. Sessions will be designed around the use of one or several treatment approaches selected to meet your child’s needs. Brush feet holding one hand on top and the other using the brush in a in a sweeping movement. Move top hand in sync with the bottom one 5X. Difficulty with self regulation– including paying attention, transitioning between activities, motor coordination, functional communication, safe behaviors A proportion of the session is usually based around foundation skills of neurodevelopment, gross motor and fine motor skills.Wilbarger, P. & Wilbarger, J. (1991). Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12: An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers, Avanti Educational Programs: Santa Barbara, CA. For example, if a child has a difficult time tolerating a busy environment like a birthday party or holiday gathering, brushing can be used to ‘prepare’ the child’s nervous system to enter that situation, by aiding regulation. At bedtime, brushing can be used as part of a wind-down routine to signal the brain and body to get ready to sleep. A sensory brush looks like a surgical scrub brush, or a brush used to remove corn silk from a corncob. Brush legs below the knee covering as much surface as possible, % strokes in a up/down motion covering 2X.

THE WILBARGER PROTOCOL FOR SENSORY DEFENSIVENESS Deep

Thanks for your question! I highly recommend talking to your child’s OT. Also, try doing a search on YouTube for “Wilbarger Protocol”. You may be able to find some very helpful “how to” videos. Sensory seeking – adding extra deep pressure and sensory input can help the body regulate sensory information Include brushing into daily routines such as diapering, toileting, dressing, transitions between activities

The brushing is supposed to be followed up with joint compressions that provide proprioceptive input to a child's joints. Who Should use the Brushing Technique for Autism and SPD? This can calm down any over-active receptors that are misfiring and help bring a child’s level of alertness to a normal (calm) level. When is The Best Time to Use Sensory Brushing? 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. Apply firm consistent pressure – light pressure will disorganize the system or cause increased arousal Negative side effects such as difficulty eating, sleeping, worsening of behavior, digestive issues, moodiness, etc. If these occur, advise spreading out the brushing until the learner’s system accommodates to it