Re: Brushing/Swinging

[Guest guest]

I used to do the brushing years ago with both of my boys. I do think it

made a difference. My younger son spends about 1-2 hours everyday in the pool.

He loves it, even though he has a fear of putting his face/head under. I

think he craves the deep pressure and heavy work that being in the water

provides. Pam

[Guest guest]

We did brushing and it was marvelous while it lasted. After about 2 months it

wasn't effective anymore. We are talking with his OT about starting again but

not being on a regiment.

( ) Brushing/Swinging

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.

[Guest guest]

Hi, I was wondering what the brushing does. My son recieves OT for his sensory

and fine motor skills. He seeks movement and touch such as crashing into things

and spinning. He likes the weighted vests and tight clothes. Is brushing for

kids who like pressure or are sensitive to touch? Thanks.

Becky

Sandy <sandy1122@...> wrote:

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.

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[Guest guest]

The way brushing was described to me was that it is good for both types of kids.

My son seeks pressure and for him it was basically stimulating all the nerve

endings which is what he was seeking. It was very relaxing to him. The other big

thing that was relaxing to him was joint compression and I really saw a

difference in his awareness of where he was in space. We always did brushing and

joint compression together.

For those who are sensitive to touch it helps them to break down that defense.

The OT mentioned at our last meeting about putting brushing back into his

routine but not to stimulate but to help as a prevention of being overly

stimulated. We will see. LOL

Re: ( ) Brushing/Swinging

Hi, I was wondering what the brushing does. My son recieves OT for his sensory

and fine motor skills. He seeks movement and touch such as crashing into things

and spinning. He likes the weighted vests and tight clothes. Is brushing for

kids who like pressure or are sensitive to touch? Thanks.

Becky

Sandy <sandy1122@...> wrote:

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.

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[Guest guest]

Brushing is for those who are sensitive to touch, my son hates hugs,

has the gag reflex and is sensitive to abrupt sounds, like

doorbells, phone rings and car horns. So brushing is helpful

> Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it

works really

> well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

> discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I

notice

> my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night.

But

> why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

> myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and

coaching him

> on his work.

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Good Morning,

Would you please tell me/us what you are referring to as brushing?

I many just be dense…J Thanks…

Blessings,

Lona

[Guest guest]

Hi Lona, you are not Dense:)

Promise

all of these fancy terms (though this one is simple once you know what

it means) are all over the place. Every time I turn around there is a

new term that I haven't heard before, so it is easy to get overwhelmed.

Brushing actually has to do with a way to 'awaken' some of the sensory

issues we Autie's (kids or maybe even adults) have.

An example is using a tool (sort of like a brush, or something) that

rubs on the skin or puts pressor on the skin. (gently or not in a way

that could hurt!)

here is a link that explains more of what brushing is.

http://www.tacanow.com/OT.htm

At least it gives you an idea, that hopefully will help you understand

it.

Again, just because you don't know what something is, It is ok. A lot

of us may know the terms, but we don't understand the specifics.

*smiles*

lisa B

>

> Good Morning,

>

> Would you please tell me/us what you are referring to as brushing?

> I many just be dense…J Thanks…

>

> Blessings,

>

> Lona

>

[Guest guest]

We used to brush Isaac as he a lot of tactile issues but these days we don't.

He has gotten over a lot of the problems that he had previously although

temperature can still be a big problem for him.

Beck

( ) Brushing/Swinging

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.

[Guest guest]

This might help:

_The Wilbarger DPPT_

(http://www.pbbkids.com/the_wilbarger_brushing_protocol.htm)

My older son was around 8 or 9 and we were still using it. It helped (along

with jumping on a trampoline) before putting on sports equipment. He wanted

to play the sport (hockey), but had a difficult time with putting on the

equipment. Brushing and jumping did help. Pam

[Guest guest]

All those who have brushed: I've never tried brushing my son, and I know it

might help. Is 7 too old? How do you do it and with what kind of brush?

CR

Mark son <thejacobsons@...> wrote:

We used to brush Isaac as he a lot of tactile issues but these days we

don't. He has gotten over a lot of the problems that he had previously although

temperature can still be a big problem for him.

Beck

( ) Brushing/Swinging

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.

[Guest guest]

I personally would seek the help of an occupational therapist. They

know exactly what to do, and perhaps can train you to do it iright.

I was told it will take less than 1/2 hour??

I do know 7 is NOT too old.

My kids are 9, 11 and 13 and we are going to start on whomever wants

to do it. We will try, if they hate it, we won't do it:)

*smiels*

b

> We used to brush Isaac as he a lot of tactile issues but

these days we don't. He has gotten over a lot of the problems that

he had previously although temperature can still be a big problem

for him.

> Beck

> ( ) Brushing/Swinging

>

> Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

> well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

> discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I

notice

> my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night.

But

> why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

> myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and

coaching him

> on his work.

>

>

[Guest guest]

We tried doing brushing with my son when he was 16, but he hated it

and wouldn't cooperate. There is no upper age limit.

Liz

On Aug 14, 2006, at 4:22 AM, on wrote:

> All those who have brushed: I've never tried brushing my son, and I

> know it might help. Is 7 too old? How do you do it and with what

> kind of brush?

>

> CR

>

> Mark son <thejacobsons@...> wrote:

> We used to brush Isaac as he a lot of tactile issues but these days

> we don't. He has gotten over a lot of the problems that he had

> previously although temperature can still be a big problem for him.

> Beck

> ( ) Brushing/Swinging

>

> Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

> well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

> discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

> my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

> why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

> myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching

> him

> on his work.

[Guest guest]

We used to use brushes that came from the O.T My husband also used to use his

beard when he a three day growth and it worked on Isaac's hands and feet.

Beck

( ) Brushing/Swinging

Does anyone brush their child? I've tried this and it works really

well. The only thing is that it takes a lot of dedication and

discipline. Even when we do it once a day, it is effective. I notice

my son eating a little better and waking up less during the night. But

why do I always forget? Swinging helps him too...If I could clone

myself, I'd dedicate my whole day to swinging brushing and coaching him

on his work.