Wilbarger brushing technique

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For tactile-sensitivity problems (under- or over-sensitivity):

The so-called Wilbarger brushing technique is based on the use of firm strokes with a soft surgical brush (available inexpensively from medical-supply stores) on the back, arms, and legs. Brushing is interspersed with joint compression, in which the elbows, arm sockets, knees, and hip joints are pushed together firmly several times in succession. It's hard to explain this practice in print--it's really something you should be taught in person.

Handling materials with a variety of textures, such as wet or dry sand, shaving cream, dry beans, and water. Children can be encouraged to play with the materials even put them on their arms, legs, or face if appropriate

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Ralph used to love playing with box's full of dried beans ( probably

still does ) we ended up in A and E with a dried bean up his nostril

that was rapidly expanding as it absorbed moisture! Don't do them any more!

Miles.

Mum231ASD@... wrote:

> Click here: BBB Autism - Sensory Integration

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> For tactile-sensitivity problems (under- or over-sensitivity):

>

> The so-called /Wilbarger /brushing technique is based on the use of

> firm strokes with a soft surgical brush (available inexpensively from

> medical-supply stores) on the back, arms, and legs. Brushing is

> interspersed with joint compression, in which the elbows, arm sockets,

> knees, and hip joints are pushed together firmly several times in

> succession. It's hard to explain this practice in print--it's really

> something you should be taught in person.

>

> Handling materials with a variety of textures, such as wet or dry

> sand, shaving cream, dry beans, and water. Children can be encouraged

> to play with the materials even put them on their arms, legs, or face

> if appropriate

>

>

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