Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Lori: We used the brushing technique with our youngest son. He had some severe sensory problems. It can be very time consuming, we had to do it every two hours around the clock. Also used deep joint pressure to follow brushing. I must say we saw a large improvement in Grant using this technique. He is not completely cured but so much more manageable. We were given our brush by the OT. It is a regular surgical scrub brush like those used in hospitals. Do you have an OT prescribing the treatment? I know that there is some skepticism about this treatment out there, but for us it was successful. After a while we lessened the around the clock brushing to just waking hours and that was a happy move for me! Darcy Mom to 11, Kaitlyn 8 with DS, and Grant 6 . Brushing Technique >Looking for others using the brushing technique, (for neurological sensory >stimulation) their opinions, and places to buy a brush! >Lori >Mom to Will, 6 1/2 yrs. and , 3 1/2 yrs. (Child w/DS) >Webmaster, www.sharingds.org >Family website: http://hometown.aol.com/lorimarque/MarquetteFamily.html > > > > >Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 <A HREF= " http://www.sinetwork.org/resources.htm#thera " >Resources</A> http://www.sinetwork.org/resources.htm#thera I've used brushing with Sheila and I work in an integrated preschool that has a strong SI component. Above is a link to all types of resources. Also, our PT loves something she gets at the local tack shop. It fits over the hand has a large nub surface on one side and a finer nubs on the other side. The brushes our OT orders look like surgical scrub brushes. The most of the children like the PTs brush the best. nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 Hello, We use this technique with our daughter, Gabby (5, ds-asd) and it really makes all the difference in concentration, stimming behaviors, etc We do it every two hours all day except of course while she sleeps :-) heh Not ever going to interrupt that. The brush we use was given to us by her school OT. We actually have quite a few here at home just in case we lose one. They are small oval shaped white surgical brushes. We follow up with joint compressions. It can be a drag to implement this sometimes. I'm generally a forgettful person and sometimes I forget to brush her. Oh well... when I do, I can see an immediate difference. now we're just working on long term... Good luck, Sandy mom to Gabby (5, ds-asd) and Adam (2) Brushing Technique > Looking for others using the brushing technique, (for neurological sensory > stimulation) their opinions, and places to buy a brush! > Lori > Mom to Will, 6 1/2 yrs. and , 3 1/2 yrs. (Child w/DS) > Webmaster, www.sharingds.org > Family website: http://hometown.aol.com/lorimarque/MarquetteFamily.html > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2002 Report Share Posted April 22, 2002 How long does it take to do the brushing? Brushing Technique > > > > Looking for others using the brushing technique, (for neurological sensory > > stimulation) their opinions, and places to buy a brush! > > Lori > > Mom to Will, 6 1/2 yrs. and , 3 1/2 yrs. (Child w/DS) > > Webmaster, www.sharingds.org > > Family website: http://hometown.aol.com/lorimarque/MarquetteFamily.html > > > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for > messages to go to the sender of the message. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2002 Report Share Posted April 22, 2002 , When we did it (and we did see a benefit!), it took less than 5 minutes each session. (more like 3). BTW, we got our brush at a kitchen store. It is a corn husk brush. With this type of a brush it depends on which way you hold the brush. Lengthwise, it has a gentler feel and the other way is a little bit firmer. (or vice versa). So, if you get this type, test it out on yourself first. =) Kym...Proud Mom to 4, including 4 1/2 year old with DS ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2002 Report Share Posted April 22, 2002 Oh about... 5-7 mins each time. Sandy mom to Gabby (5, ds-asd) and Adam (2) Brushing Technique > > > > > > > Looking for others using the brushing technique, (for neurological > sensory > > > stimulation) their opinions, and places to buy a brush! > > > Lori > > > Mom to Will, 6 1/2 yrs. and , 3 1/2 yrs. (Child w/DS) > > > Webmaster, www.sharingds.org > > > Family website: http://hometown.aol.com/lorimarque/MarquetteFamily.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for > > messages to go to the sender of the message. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I wanted to add my experience to the bunch...My twins were two years old at the time our OT recommended brushing for sensory issues. I started off extremely slowly as they could barely tolerate the brush on their skin but after about a month or so of very slow exposure and minimal pressure several times a day (when we remembered) then they started liking it. Later, when they would find the brush and even now that they are three years old, they would do it on themselves. I found that it helped calm their bodies from sensory issues and allowed the therapists to do more hand over hand training. I had to allow several weeks before the benefits were noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hi Chris-I wanted to send you what I know about the brushing. You are correct about the locations-arms, hand (palms) legs (soles if tolerated) back and yep, no chest of head.It is a quick, moving all over, avoiding repeated strokes to the same area.Remember to smoothly and evenly apply pressure. Hold the brush in a horizontal direction when going over the skin. Can go over clothes but not as good results.Never "scrub" back and forth over the same area. Take long strokes, turning the limb or moving around so you're stroking all over.Start at the top (arms, etc and work your way to the feetFollow with compressions. 10 seconds to the key joints of the upper and lower extremities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 thank you for everything, you are the best, From: Abatangelo <stephanie.abatangelo@...> Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 12:38:24 AMSubject: ( ) Fw: Brushing technique Hi Chris-I wanted to send you what I know about the brushing. You are correct about the locations-arms, hand (palms) legs (soles if tolerated) back and yep, no chest of head.It is a quick, moving all over, avoiding repeated strokes to the same area.Remember to smoothly and evenly apply pressure. Hold the brush in a horizontal direction when going over the skin. Can go over clothes but not as good results.Never "scrub" back and forth over the same area. Take long strokes, turning the limb or moving around so you're stroking all over.Start at the top (arms, etc and work your way to the feetFollow with compressions. 10 seconds to the key joints of the upper and lower extremities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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