Description
Evidence suggests that weight and pressure inputs provide both tactile and proprioceptive input to the body, calming the central nervous system as well as providing postural support and input to weak, floppy, or low tone (hypotonia) musculature.
Compression Deep touch pressure causes the release of both serotonin and dopamine in the brain. These are "happy" neurotransmitters and produce a feeling of calm. Sensory Compression and Deep pressure often increase our Happy hormones while also slowing down our involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol. Some of these conditions that benefit from deep pressure input are as follows, but not limited to:
Autism
Sensory processing disorder
Anxiety
Sensory Tactile Defensiveness
Premature birth
ADHD
OCD
Low Tone
Hypotonia
Developmental delays
Eating disorders
Misophonia
Hyperacusis
Asperger’s syndrome
Dyspraxia
Postural disorder
Motor coordination disorders
Speech disorders
Learning disabilities
Executive function disorders
Fragile X syndrome
Sleep disorders
Mood disorders
Tourette syndrome
Use an easy pull through thread to completely remove tag if desired, to limit sensory sensitivity increasing calmness and focus capabilities of child
Sizing tip: We often use European sizing along with US sizing to help guide you to the right fit. In many cases, if you know your child's height, this actually can help guide you better than age. We did the work for you so you do not have to convert- use this chart to find their height. Outerwear is made to layer over clothes- getting this right should be all the work you need to do. When looking at boots, use current tennis shoe sizing. Boot sizes are in T (Toddler) and Y (Youth)- not by age.
CM |
Inches |
Feet |
80 |
31.5 |
2.6 |
90 |
35.4 |
3.0 |
92 |
36.2 |
3.0 |
98 |
38.5 |
3.2 |
100 |
39.3 |
3.3 |
104 |
40.9 |
3.4 |
110 |
43.3 |
3.6 |
116 |
45.6 |
3.8 |
120 |
47.2 |
3.9 |
122 |
48 |
4.0 |
128 |
50.4 |
4.2 |
130 |
51.2 |
4.3 |
134 |
52.7 |
4.4 |
140 |
55.1 |
4.6 |
146 |
57.4 |
4.8 |
150 |
59 |
4.9 |
152 |
59.8 |
5.0 |
